Journalists shed light on the deadly hantavirus outbreak and the crisis in the country's emergency rooms
KFF Health News Public Health Editor-at-Large Céline Gounder spoke about the hantavirus outbreak on cruise ships on PBS NewsHour, Fox's…
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Journalists share the latest on baby formula safety, estrogen patches and post-cancer costs
Céline Gounder, public health editor-at-large at KFF Health News, discussed the results of the FDA's largest baby formula safety trial…
Measles and tuberculosis outbreaks? big surprise
February 9, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Big surprise. Measles is spreading in Mexico after an unvaccinated…
Contributor: Don't forget seniors as SNAP benefits are cut
Over the weekend, the federal government temporarily cut off funding for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, leaving more…
First death from West Nile virus confirmed in Los Angeles County as studies show drought may increase risk
The first recorded death from West Nile virus this year in Los Angeles County was confirmed Friday by the Los…
State law to ban some ultra-processed foods in school meals
It's just after 9:30 a.m. on a recent weekday, and hairnet-wearing workers in the Alhambra Unified School District's central production…
The case of the California plague that is believed to be caused by Lake South Tahoe Flea
A resident of South Lake Tahoe has tested positive for the plague, yes, the same disease transmitted by pests that…
Column: Kennedy's hypocritical approach for public health puts us all at risk
Here is a new definition of Chutzpah: attend the funeral of a non -vaccinated child who died of measles after…
Why the FDA allows so many chemicals in the United States food supply.
THE FOOD AND MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION OF USA. Regulates food and health -related products to ensure that they are safe for…
Dozens get sick after LA Times 101 Best Restaurants event
Health officials are investigating a possible norovirus outbreak after dozens of people fell ill after eating raw oysters at the…