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CDC scientists push back on vaccine presentations casting doubt on immunization safety

June 26, 2025 7:29 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, CNN (CNN) — At the start of an unprecedented meeting of vaccine committee of the US Centers for Disease Control and… Continue Reading

A group of outside advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend use of a new Merck shot that can protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus.

New CDC vaccine advisers endorse thimerosal-free flu vaccines, despite no evidence of harm from the preservative

June 26, 2025 6:53 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A new slate of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted… Continue Reading

Discipline is overrated. Here’s what people are doing instead

June 26, 2025 4:14 am CNN Newsource

By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Now that it’s summer, I need to go to the gym and eat healthy — and I should probably add meditation to the list,… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara County Grand Jury finds three in-custody deaths at local jails were preventable

June 24, 2025 6:25 pm Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury released the results of its investigation into three in-custody deaths… Continue Reading

What to know about thimerosal, a target of RFK Jr.’s new CDC vaccine advisers

June 25, 2025 4:04 pm CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A century ago, one of the biggest safety concerns about vaccines involved bacterial contamination. In 1916, four… Continue Reading

CDC nominee defends Kennedy shakeup of vaccine advisers

June 25, 2025 12:41 pm CNN Newsource

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent move to replace a federal panel of… Continue Reading

How food markdown apps are saving tons of food from the trash

June 25, 2025 10:43 am CNN Newsource

By Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Sophia Kokolakis doesn’t always know what she’s having for dinner, even after she’s been to the store. A… Continue Reading

A new group of seven outside CDC vaccine advisers met for the first time on Wednesday after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the previous 17 advisers.

RFK Jr.’s new CDC advisers to study childhood vaccination schedule, guidelines for hepatitis B, measles shots

June 25, 2025 10:29 am CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, Brenda Goodman, Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — At the first meeting of a controversial new group of vaccine advisers to the US… Continue Reading

Deaths from heart attacks are way down. Here’s what’s killing us instead

June 25, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. However, overall heart disease death rates over… Continue Reading

Presentation for CDC advisers appears to cite nonexistent study to support claims about risk of vaccine preservative

June 24, 2025 5:38 pm CNN Newsource

By Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A presentation slated to be shared at this week’s meeting of vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease… Continue Reading

Childhood vaccines were a global success story. Misinformation and other obstacles are slowing that progress, a study shows

June 24, 2025 3:30 pm CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Routine vaccines have prevented the deaths of about 154 million children around the world over the past 50… Continue Reading

Pressure builds on Kennedy’s vaccine panel ahead of first meeting

June 24, 2025 7:50 am CNN Newsource

By Sarah Owermohle, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — Ahead of the first meeting of newly appointed vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease… Continue Reading

Which drink is best for hydration? Hint: It isn’t water

June 24, 2025 4:03 am CNN Newsource

By Lisa Drayer, CNN (CNN) — When you’re thirsty and in need of a drink, which beverages are best at keeping you hydrated?Sure, you can… Continue Reading

Microplastics shed by food packaging are contaminating our food and drink, study finds

June 24, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Ripping the plastic wrap from the meat or prepackaged fruit and veggies you purchased at the grocery store… Continue Reading

CDC vaccine advisory meeting should be postponed amid bias concerns, senator says

June 23, 2025 5:14 pm CNN Newsource

By Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy on Monday night called for federal health officials to postpone this week’s… Continue Reading

Ridley-Tree Cancer Center launches new High-Risk Breast Clinic in Santa Barbara

June 23, 2025 11:36 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Ridley-Tree Cancer Center just launched its new High-Risk Breast Clinic in Santa Barbara. The focus of the new clinic… Continue Reading

The CDC's new panel of vaccine advisers will hear a presentation on thimerosal in flu vaccines from a former leader of Children's Health Defense

Former leader of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. to present at first meeting of new CDC vaccine advisers

June 23, 2025 11:06 am CNN Newsource

By Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — A former leader of the anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense will present this week on… Continue Reading

Pediatrician Seeing More Patients with Swimmer’s Ear in Santa Barbara

June 20, 2025 11:42 am Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Several beach goers are going kite surfing at Ledbetter beach this week. But before entering the water, they take extra… Continue Reading

85-Year-Old Santa Barbara Dentist Reflects on Eye-Opening Trip to Palestine

June 23, 2025 1:18 am Andie Lopez Bornet

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Local dentist and humanitarian Dr. James Rolfe is known for his community work and his 24-hour clinic in Santa Barbara. For… Continue Reading

Deep belly fat triggers inflammation. Here’s how to reduce it

June 23, 2025 4:37 am CNN Newsource

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Better newsletter… Continue Reading