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Good news! As a result of the flu outbreak in the Texas military base, the U.S. military has announced that it is reversing its policy, but only for new recruits. The Army, Navy, and Air Force are once again requiring flu shots for basic trainees, according to officials. The Army is now planning to broaden that requirement to include troops deploying overseas, first responders, child care workers, health care personnel, prison staff, and soldiers participating in certain large-scale training exercises.

Find out more at:
https://abcnews.com/Health/military-services-requiring-recruits-flu-shots-air-force/story?id=134126794

Flu cases rise to 222 at Texas base in outbreak blamed on Hegseth scrapping of vaccine mandate More than 220 troops have contracted influenza at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, up from 160 reported last week in a major outbreak that comes less than two months after Defense Secretary Pete H…

Rumor has it that the White House is considering Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and White House health policy aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The White House hasn’t confirmed the rumor, however.

Is she a good choice? The decides whether medications, vaccines, medical devices, food, and to***co products are safe enough for the public.

We don't know enough about her to have an opinion, but the White House has made numerous harmful decisions on healthcare issues – increasing the cost of health insurance, cutting for low-income people, pushing the FDA to approve flavored **ng products that hook children on ni****ne, and many others. She will be asked tough questions about those decisions if she is nominated.

Patients and consumers need an FDA that puts first.

White House aide Heidi Overton emerges as top FDA commissioner pick - Bloomberg Investing.com -- The Trump administration is zeroing in on Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide and medical doctor, as a leading candidate to head the Food and Drug Administration, Bloomberg reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The selection process comes as the FDA...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced flu were no longer mandatory for service members. What happened next? In one Air Force base in Texas, more than 220 troops are sick with the flu.

Flu shots are important to prevent illness when groups of people spend a lot of time together -- such as in military barracks. Steps are being taken to treat those who are sick and to stop the spread, but requiring flu shots is the safest and most effective way to keep our military healthy and able to do their jobs. And to prevent future outbreaks.

Flu cases rise to 222 at Texas base in outbreak blamed on Hegseth scrapping of vaccine mandate More than 220 troops have contracted influenza at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, up from 160 reported last week in a major outbreak that comes less than two months after Defense Secretary Pete H…

Have you heard that the U.K. announced plans to ban children under 16 from using major platforms? The proposal would cover 10 platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and Reddit.

This step aims to improve children's . We like the idea, but will it work?

Australia passed similar legislation in December 2024. Their efforts have received mixed reviews, as 61% of children ages 12 to 15 still have access to their accounts.
Currently, no country has successfully implemented such a ban. Australia is the furthest along in adopting such restrictions, but there is not yet enough evidence to determine whether they will improve children's safety or well-being.

With the restrictions expected to take effect next spring, do you think the U.S. should do something similar? Would it improve children's ? ? What do you suggest?

Britain announces sweeping ban on most social media for children under 16 The U.K. prohibition is set to go further than those of other governments that are lining up against platforms engineered to maximize the time children spend on them

Breast milk samples from mothers in Seattle contained hormone-disrupting chemicals such as BPA, BPS, melamine, and triclosan. The same breast milk samples were previously found to often contain PFAS (forever chemicals), which also disrupt hormones.

remains the healthiest choice for infants when possible, endocrine-disrupting chemicals are widely used in food packaging, plastics, and personal care products, making exposure difficult to avoid either in breast milk, formula, and baby food.

Infants and young children are especially vulnerable to hormone-disrupting chemicals. Families should not have to worry about everyday products exposing their babies to chemicals that may cause developmental and reproductive problems.

Stronger protections are needed to reduce exposure to these chemicals and better protect . Can Moms convince RFK and other officials to reduce these exposures?

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals in breast milk and early life exposure for infants in the United States - Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology Breastfeeding can be a source of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for infants, but limited information exists on exposure to commonly used chemicals such as melamine and bisphenols in nursing infants in the US. We aimed to measure a suite of EDCs in breast milk and evaluate exposure...

A generic form of , an antidepressant, has been recalled.

The recall involves nearly 375,000 bottles of duloxetine, a generic version of the popular antidepressant Cymbalta. The pills are made by Pharmaceutical.

The recalled pills may contain unsafe levels of nitrosamine, a chemical that can cause when people are exposed over a long period of time.

Patients should not suddenly stop taking duloxetine without talking to a doctor or pharmacist. Stopping an antidepressant too quickly can cause withdrawal symptoms, such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, sleep problems, and mood changes.

If you take duloxetine, check your bottle to see if it was made by Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals or ask your pharmacist or doctor whether your medication is part of the recall.

FDA Announces Recall of Popular Antidepressant Over Possible Carcinogen Risk Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. recently recalled nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine. Here's what to know.

A new study of 42,000 patients from Northwestern University Medical system suggests that patients taking medications along with blood pressure medications are more likely to develop dizziness, fainting, falls, probably due to low .

The researchers found an increase in these events among patients using all three types of GLP-1 medications, especially adults age 65 and older with .

If you or someone you know takes GLP-1 and blood pressure medications, doctors recommend monitoring blood pressure closely and seeking medical attention for low blood pressure or if dizziness, fainting, or falls occur.

Taking GLP-1s While On BP Meds May Up Your Risk Of Dizzy Spells, Fainting US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

A outbreak in Buckingham County, Virginia shows that reluctance is putting many kids in danger, not just in red states. The number of cases in that one county has increased to almost 90.

This sudden increase is likely due to declining vaccination rates. State officials in emphasizes that measles can be prevented by vaccines.

If you are not vaccinated against measles or aren't sure if you are, officials recommend staying away from large crowds, and events in the community where there is an outbreak, and paying attention for measles symptoms. Early symptoms include high fever, watery eyes, runny nose, and a cough. A few days later a blotchy rash appears, often starting on the face. If you suspect you might have measles, isolating at home is the best approach.

Measles is in red, blue, and purple states. If you aren't vaccinated yet, it's not too late.

Massive measles outbreak in Buckingham continues to grow, nearly 90 cases reported The massive measles outbreak in Buckingham County continues to grow, nearing 90 confirmed cases. State health officials are asking anyone who may be sick, or those who are not vaccinated, to avoid …

A new study finds that even one alcoholic drink a day can harm our health. The alcohol industry did not like it.

That's why the Dietary Guidelines released in January by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ( ) advised us to “drink less” without clearly defining how much drinking is likely to be harmful.

The bad news is that even one drink can increase the chance of certain and diseases for both men and women.

Robert M. Vincent, the former government official who issued a commentary in response to the study’s release, was fired in April of 2025 after pressure from the industry since they did not want to discourage Americans from drinking.

In addition to drinking fewer than one alcoholic beverage per day, experts advise everyone to avoid .

Health Risks of Alcohol Accelerate After One Drink a Day, Study Finds The alcohol industry has criticized the research, which found that even light drinking increases the risk of premature death.