AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations

"The error, which the administration admitted first to The Associated Press, prompted health analysts to question how many of the Republican administration’s sweeping anti-fraud efforts around the country were based on faulty findings. One of a few mischaracterizations it made about New York’s Medicaid program, it also reflected a common criticism that’s been made of Trump’s second administration — that it tends to attack first and confirm the facts later."

Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

Research by CDC scientists found that the Covid vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency room visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter by about half . . .

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Valero refinery blast released 157K pounds of chemicals over 10 days, state report reveals

“They have been left in a dangerous situation." . . . The report also identified additional chemicals released during the event, including benzene, ethylene, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides — all substances that can pose health risks.

Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard

Aging lungs may spark runaway inflammation that makes infections far more dangerous.

More than 150,000 uncounted Covid-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds

The Covid-19 pandemic’s early death toll was much higher than the official U.S. count, according to a new study that spotlights dramatic disparities in the uncounted deaths.

EID Journal: Tropism and Replication Competence of Cattle Influenza A(H5N1) Genotype B3.13 Virus in Human Bronchus and Lung Tissue

In 2024, influenza A(H5N1) genotype B3.13 viruses emerged from cattle and caused mild spillover infections in humans. Using human bronchus and lung tissue, we evaluated tropism, replication, and pathogenesis of 2 cattle influenza isolates. Those viruses showed moderate replication competence and induced robust proinflammatory responses, suggesting potential risk for human health.

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Cambodian MOH Announces 3rd Human H5N1 Case of 2026

Cambodia - Ministry of Health - 3rd confirmed HPAI H5N1 human infection of 2026 - and 37th in just over 3 years