Feds Seize $33M in Illegal E-cigarettes
A joint operation from the US FDA and US CBP seized nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago, with an estimated retail value of $33.8 million.
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Feds Seize $33M in Illegal E-cigarettes
A joint operation from the US FDA and US CBP seized nearly two million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products in Chicago, with an estimated retail value of $33.8 million.
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Using Lawsuits to End Sales of Candy‑flavored Vapes
Public health experts say a barrage of lawsuits against distributors of candy-flavored vapes could be effective at removing illegal e-cigarettes from consumer shelves.
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US Mumps Cases Cross 100
A total of 106 mumps cases have been documented in 24 states and New York City, according to an update by the CDC.
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National Investment in COVID-19 Vaccine Had Positive ROI
The United States prevented far more in medical spending and lost-productivity than it spent on testing, buying and delivering the COVID-19 vaccines.
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Smoking Cessation Study Targets Menthol Cigarettes
Researchers will test the best smoking cessation method for smokers of menthol cigarettes, which are the preferred type for nearly half of US smokers.
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Second Child Dies of Measles in Texas
A second school-aged child has died of measles infection in Texas, the third fatality nationwide in 2025.
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7 Recommendations for Cystic Fibrosis Newborn Screening
The CF Foundation’s Newborn Screening Committee developed a consensus guideline with seven recommendations to describe current best practices in newborn screening nationwide.
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NFL’s Buffalo Bills Continue CPR Education Initiative with AHA
The American Heart Association and the Buffalo Bills started the HeartBeat initiative in 2023 to increase bystander CPR skills after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest during a game.
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1,197 Cases of Measles in the United States
Thirty-four states have reported measles infections, totaling 1,197 cases as of June 12, 2025, the CDC reports.
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New Mexico Measles Death Reported as Outbreak Hits 30, One Case in Maryland
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting 30 infections, while one international traveler in Maryland was confirmed positive.
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Parents Want Accurate Info on Bird Flu
A national poll found 2-in-5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak.
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First US Measles Death in a Decade
A school-aged child has died in Texas after being hospitalized for measles, the first death in the current West Texas outbreak and first US death from the virus since 2015.
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Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Syndrome, Hospitalizations
A condition called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome can occur in people who are long-term regular consumers of cannabis.
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US Facing Critical Hospital Bed Shortage by 2032
US hospitals are battling increased sustained bed capacity into 2024, putting the nation on-track for a hospital bed shortage by 2032.
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RSV Vaccine Program for Seniors Cut Hospitalizations by 62%
An RSV vaccine program targeted at seniors in Scotland found 68% of adults aged 75-79 were vaccinated which led to a 62% reduction in RSV-related hospitalizations.
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CDC: Highest Influenza Activity in 15 Years
According to a CDC update, as of February 1, 2025, influenza test positivity increased to 31.6% nationally.
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Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak is US History Ongoing in Kansas
A tuberculosis outbreak that has infected 67 people in the greater Kansas City metro area is the largest in US history, according to Kansas Dept of Health and Environment.
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AHA Calls for Policies to Curb Use of Oral Nicotine Products
An American Heart Association policy statement reviews the health implications of the newest oral smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
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California Reports Potential Bird Flu in Child with No Known Animal Contacts
The California Department of Health has reported a possible bird flu case in a child with no known contact with an infected animal.
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The 2024 State of Lung Cancer Report Reveals Progress
American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ report reveals stark differences in survival, screening and treatment across states.
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Minimally-Invasive Blood Collection May Improve Public Health
Minimally-invasive blood collection devices could increase the participation of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in public health studies and clinical research.
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WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It.
The World Health Organization has issued a report that transforms how the world understands respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and measles.
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WHO Updates Terminology for Airborne Pathogens
The report introduces the term “infectious respiratory particles” and advocates for moving away from the dichotomy of the previously used terms “aerosols” and “droplets.”
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CDC Revises COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines
The US CDC has revised its previous COVID-19 isolation guidelines, removing a recommendation for five days of self-isolation for patients with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.
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