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Many people try cannabis for back pain. Now new studies from Europe show it may be an effective option.
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Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies

Millions of Americans use weed to treat chronic pain, but there's little high quality research on whether it works. New findings suggest it can be effective for low back pain, on par with opioids.

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Wednesday

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption

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RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines could be controversial. Here's what to watch for

The health secretary's affinity for saturated fat and his ire over ultraprocessed foods could influence federal food guidelines, expected out this fall.

Wednesday

Health

Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol

The federal government is getting ready to release new dietary guidelines, but some researchers are concerned the harmful effects of alcohol will be overlooked.

Researchers concerned new U.S. dietary guidelines will overlook harms of alcohol

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Saturday

Health

What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean?

Will Stone summarizes the CDC advisory committee's rollback of two vaccines for kids and the restrictions on the COVID-19 vaccine.

What does the CDC panel vote on childhood vaccine changes mean?

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Friday

ACIP member Retsef Levi points to a slide while speaking during a meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on September 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. The federal vaccine advisory group, recently appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., made recommendations Friday on the COVID vaccine.

ACIP member Retsef Levi speaks during a meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on September 18, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. The federal vaccine advisory group, recently appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., made recommendations on the COVID vaccine. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption

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CDC vaccine panel adds new rules for getting the COVID vaccine in a tense meeting

The group voted to make people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, it failed to pass a proposal that states should require people to get a prescription.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel backs away from asking states to require an Rx for a COVID shot

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Martin Kulldorff (right) speaks with Robert Malone during a meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on September 18, 2025 in Chamblee, Ga.

Martin Kulldorff (right) speaks with Robert Malone during a meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on September 18, 2025 in Chamblee, Ga. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption

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'We are rookies': Day 2 of CDC vaccine meeting opens with a reversal and a surprise

RFK Jr.'s reshaped ACIP vaccine panel re-did a vote from yesterday on the MMRV vaccine and scrapped plans for another vote on the hepatitis B birth dose.

Thursday

Martin Kulldorff, chairman of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, speaks during a Thursday meeting of the panel in Chamblee, Ga. The federal vaccine advisory group, recently appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is to making recommendations on who should get COVID shots and whether all babies should get vaccinated against hepatitis B at birth.

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Health

CDC advisers punt on hepatitis B vaccine vote, after changing guidance on MMRV

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy. It's changed guidance for for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox shots and deferred proposed changes to hepatitis B.

CDC’s new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines

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Wednesday

Former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, testifies before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Wednesday in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony from fired CDC employees and the implications on children’s health. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Former Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Susan Monarez, testifies before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Wednesday in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images hide caption

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Ousted CDC director testifies she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr.

Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.

RFK Jr. ‘wanted blanket approval’ for changes at CDC, fired director testifies

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Monday

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What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer

New dietary guidelines are coming soon. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised the days of skim milk and other low-fat dairy products are over. Is there a case for more fat in dairy?

What kind of dairy does a body good? Science is updating the answer

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Sunday

Health

The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here's what to expect

The Trump administration is planning to release its new guidelines on nutrition and diet and Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr., has said the latest update could leave out experts' advice.

The federal government will issue new dietary guidelines. Here's what to expect

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Thursday

This photo is a close-up shot of a woman's left forearm, which has a smartwatch around the wrist. The watch's wristband is white. The woman's right index finger is about to tap the smartwatch's screen.

There's a growing consensus among researchers on how many daily steps are needed to improve health. Marco VDM/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption

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Living Better

Counting steps for health? Here's how many you really need

Counting steps is easy using a phone, a wearable or a fitness tracker. And scientists have lots of data to figure out how many daily steps you need to improve your health. Here's what they've found.

How many steps do you need to stay healthy?

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Wednesday

Your Health

How many steps do you need to stay healthy?

Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary -- though more is always better.

How many steps do you need to stay healthy?

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Sunday

Health Care

BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement?

BMI is still commonly used to assess obesity even though research has shown it's not necessarily a reliable metric. A new study proposes doctors instead use technology that can measure body fat.

BMI is a limited measurement for body composition. Could BIA be the replacement?

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Friday

Politics

White House says President Trump has a common circulatory condition

President Trump has been diagnosed with a relatively common medical condition called chronic venous insufficiency that is affecting the veins in his legs, according to the White House.

White House says President Trump has a common circulatory condition

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Sunday

Health

A new study renews the debate around withdrawal from stopping antidepressants

A new study has sparked debate on the prevalence of withdrawal symptoms when patients stop taking antidepressants, as well as on the severity of those symptoms.

A new study renews the debate around withdrawal from stopping antidepressants

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Tuesday

A girl's T-shirt sleeve is rolled up, revealing a bandage after receiving a vaccine in the upper arm.

In late May, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed COVID-19 vaccines from the recommendation list for healthy children and pregnant women. The suit alleges this move violated federal law. aire images/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP and other leading health organizations allege that the health secretary violated federal law when he took the COVID vaccine off the list of recommended shots for pregnant women and healthy children.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy sparks a lawsuit from the American Academy of Pediatrics

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Tuesday

Research News

Scientists find gut microbes that are PFAS sponges

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

Scientists find gut microbes that are PFAS sponges

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Friday

Health

RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers meeting wraps up

A panel of vaccine advisers handpicked by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. concluded a two-day meeting with votes to limit the availability of certain flu vaccines. Their concern is a preservative that has been a source of controversy despite ample evidence that it is safe.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers meeting wraps up

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Thursday

New committee members Dr. Robert Malone, left, and Dr. Joseph Hibbeln during the first meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga. , Photographer: Ben Hendren/Bloomberg via Getty Images

New committee members Dr. Robert Malone, left, and Dr. Joseph Hibbeln during the first meeting of the CDC's Advisory Committee On Immunization Practices at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Ga. Ben Hendren/Bloomberg/Getty Images hide caption

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RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.

RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal

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Wednesday

Martin Kulldorff, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, speaks at the CDC, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Atlanta.

Martin Kulldorff, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said it was time to "rebuild public trust" in federal health institutions during a meeting Wednesday at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mike Stewart/AP hide caption

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Panel picked by RFK Jr. will scrutinize the vaccine schedule for kids

The advisory committee makes recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the nation's vaccine schedule. Any changes could affect vaccinations for millions of children.

Wednesday

A closeup of a pair of hands clutching a green baseball cap that says "Make America healthy again."

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda proposes to get rid of toxins in the environment and food supply. But the Trump administration is cutting back resources and regulations needed to achieve that. Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images hide caption

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Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals

Trump says he backs the MAHA agenda, which includes eliminating toxins linked to human health problems. But his administration continues to cut funds, grants and regulations that support that goal.

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Monday

Secretary RFK Jr. says replacing the CDC's vaccine advisors will help restore 'public trust' in vaccination.

Secretary RFK Jr. says replacing the CDC's vaccine advisors will help restore 'public trust' in vaccination. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images North America hide caption

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RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary RFK Jr. has removed all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. He says replacing them with new members will help restore 'public trust' in vaccines.

RFK Jr. boots all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee

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