CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries over outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease

The CDC advisory panel has recently voted to roll back its recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, a decision that has sparked confusion and concern among healthcare providers and parents alike. This shift follows a series of contentious meetings characterized by misinformation and debate among panel members.

Food inflation in the U.S. has led home cooks to creatively repurpose leftovers into dishes like 'pizza eggs' and 'bone bags,' as they seek to stretch their grocery budgets amidst rising prices. Social media has become a platform for sharing these innovative cooking hacks, reflecting a growing trend among Americans to make the most of their kitchen scraps.

Senate Republicans are proposing various health care plans to address the impending expiration of enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies, which are expected to significantly increase out-of-pocket costs for approximately 22 million Americans by year-end.

The enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for 2026 is showing a moderate increase compared to the same period last year, according to initial federal data. This uptick occurs despite the looming expiration of subsidies at the end of 2025, which are expected to raise costs for many enrollees.

Republicans are advocating for high deductible health plans and health savings accounts as alternatives to traditional health insurance subsidies, a move that has reignited concerns about the financial burden on millions of Americans already facing medical debt. This proposal suggests a shift towards providing cash directly to individuals instead of subsidizing insurance premiums.