RFK Jr. Installs Critics on Vaccine Recommendation Panel

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Days after ousting all 17 members of the panel that makes U.S. vaccine recommendations, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has begun remaking it.

On Wednesday, he named eight appointees, three of whom are critics of mRNA coronavirus vaccines, The Washington Post reported.

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RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A longtime vaccine critic hired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reviewing safety data in an effort to revisit debunked claims that vaccines may cause autism.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Geier, a well-known antivaccine activist, hopes to uncover proof that health officials hid d...

New Antibody Shot Could Help Protect Babies From RSV

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A newly approved shot could soon help protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the top cause of hospitalization in U.S. infants.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a monoclonal antibody called Enflonsia, the drugmaker Merck announced June 9.

Given as...

Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. health officials said.

The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the manufacturer, Church & Dwight Co., In...

Smartphone App Can Track Huntington's Disease Symptoms

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Most folks tap away at their smartphone for fun, communication or information.

But such tapping may also help them track the progress of a rare degenerative brain disease, researchers say.

Five simple smartphone-measured tests of movement control can provide quick and regular insight i...

Screen Time And Troubled Kids: Is There A Vicious Circle?

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A “vicious circle” might exist between screen time and troubled children, a new evidence review says.

Screen time — particularly on video games — appears to contribute to emotional turmoil among children, researchers say.

Those troubled kids are then more likely...

Most People Open To Sharing Smartwatch Health Data With Doctors

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study says most folks are willing to share it with doctors.

About 94% of people who wear smartwatches or activity trackers are open to sharing data with their doc if it will improve their health care, ...

Misconceptions Abound Regarding High Blood Pressure, Poll Finds

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A good number of people don’t know that high blood pressure is a silent killer, increasing a person’s heart risk with no obvious symptoms, a new poll has found.

More than a third of Americans (37%) erroneously think high blood pressure always has noticeable symptoms like dizzines...

Accelerated Biological Aging Tied To Dementia, Stroke Risk

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A hallmark of accelerated aging appears to be linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, a new study says.

Shorter telomere length in a person’s white blood cells is associated with the two brain diseases, researchers reported June 11 in the journal Neurology.

H...

Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Medical Students Less Likely To Finish School

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Bisexual, gay and lesbian medical students are more likely to leave school before graduation, a new study says.

Bisexual medical students were twice as likely to drop out or be dismissed from medical school, and gay and lesbian students were 47% more likely, according to findings published J...

FDA Plans to Use AI to Speed Up Drug and Food Safety Reviews

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed the approval of new drugs and medical devices.

That's one of several priorities federal officials detailed June 10 in JAMA.

They said AI could help shorten review times...

These Smiling Salamanders Are Helping Scientists Learn to Regrow Limbs

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — With their goofy grins and feathery gills, axolotls have become stars of the pet world and video games like Minecraft. 

But these small, smiling salamanders are also helping scientists explore a medical mystery: Can people someday regrow arms or legs?

Axolotls are special because...

Midea Recalls 1.7 Million AC Units Over Mold Risk

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.7 million window air conditioners are being recalled because of a risk for mold growth, which can lead to serious health problems.

The affected units are made by Midea and include U Window Air Conditioners and U+ Window Air Conditioners, CBS News said. 

A dra...

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Info Lacking On TikTok

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Many folks with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are turning to TikTok for advice, but they aren’t likely to receive useful and accurate information, a new study says.

Analysis of 86 top IBD videos with a combined 235 million views found low factual quality, researchers report in the ...

Biking Might Promote Healthy Brain Aging

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Want to reduce your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

Get on your bike and ride, a new study recommends.

Biking regularly for transportation appears to lower risk of dementia by 19% and Alzheimer’s by 22%, according to results published June 9 in JAMA Network O...