RFK Jr.'s advisory panel recommends new restrictions on MMRV vaccines

Doctors have raised concerns after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the entire panel and replaced it with vaccine skeptics.

Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.

New blood test can detect early signs of ALS, study finds

ALS is a difficult disease to diagnose, and researchers say they’ve found clues in the blood that can help with early detection.

Children's Healthcare receives large pediatric cancer research grant

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center has received $800,000 in grants for pediatric cancer research.

Acupuncture helps with chronic low back pain in older adults, study finds

A new study found that acupuncture treatment for older adults with chronic back pain could notably help their pain levels and the disability often caused by it.

New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop

Elevated levels of this certain chemical element in the brain could serve as an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, researchers say.

Measles case confirmed in Fulton County, exposures possible

The Georgia Department of Public Health said an unvaccinated person in the county tested positive for measles.

Latest 'MAHA' childhood disease report 'lacks details,' critics say

A new 20-page “MAHA” report prioritizes investigations into vaccine injuries, chemical exposure, prescription drugs and other factors as drivers for chronic childhood disease.

These states have the highest vaccination rates, data suggests

New data has ranked all 50 states across three key dimensions including children and teen immunization rates, adult and elderly rates, and immunization uptake disparities.

Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

Chagas disease, also known as the “kissing bug" disease, is spreading across the United States, and some researchers believe it should now be classified as an endemic,

Salmonella outbreak tied to 4 Metabolic Meals; discard immediately

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning customers to throw away certain meals from “Metabolic Meals” after a salmonella outbreak sickened at least 14 people in 10 states.

Doctors say changes at CDC creating confusion for parents over COVID vaccine

Some doctors and medical experts in Georgia worry that recent changes to guidance on COVID-19 vaccines from the CDC are causing confusion for Georgia families who want the shots.

RFK Jr. mentions DeKalb Officer David Rose, criticizes CDC during testimony

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his “Make America Healthy Again" agenda, calling it a shift toward preventing chronic disease.