United States health news today: Measles, Cancer, Vaccines
What the press in United States is covering in health today
In the United States, AP News and NBC News both led on Congo’s fast-moving Ebola outbreak spreading to an eighth province. Other health coverage included a public health alert over dangerous Cat’s Claw tablets sold in Rockland County, a measles outbreak, and reports on vaccines, brain health, diabetes, depression, and menopause.
Written from 8 headlines. Automated; the headlines themselves are below. From: AP News, NBC News, Monsey Scoop, The Hill, The Washington Post, ScienceAlert, iHeart
Today's themes
Measles (6) · Cancer (5) · Vaccines (3) · COVID-19 (2) · Flu (2) · Bird flu (1) · Doctors and nurses (1) · Heart disease (1) · Hepatitis (1) · Hospitals (1)
Mentions of tracked outbreaks
- Measles resurgence Attention: high
Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn’t seen for decades Ars Technica · 19 Oct, 22:44 UTC - MERS in Saudi Arabia elevated
Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X & Boomers Have Very Different Ideas Of What Counts As Mental Illness YourTango · 19 Oct, 21:35 UTC - Hepatitis A outbreak, Costa Rica moderate
Kennedy’s Vaccine Plan Could Cause Surge in Hepatitis B, Study Finds The New York Times · 19 Oct, 21:00 UTC - Avian influenza H5N1 Attention: high
Bird flu detected in Washington dairy cattle for first time, with 1 human case reported KING5.com · 19 Oct, 16:09 UTC - Measles resurgence Attention: high
Diners at Georgia Longhorn Steakhouse could have been exposed to measles WSB-TV · 19 Oct, 15:09 UTC - Measles resurgence Attention: high
Diners at Georgia Longhorn Steakhouse could have been exposed to measles WSB-TV · 19 Oct, 15:09 UTC
Health
- Lung cancer can grow silently for years, here’s who qualifies for screening Fox News · 19 Oct, 23:34 UTC
- I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about BBC · 19 Oct, 23:11 UTC
- Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn’t seen for decades Ars Technica · 19 Oct, 22:44 UTC
- Death penalty sought for Idaho mother who blamed toddlers’ deaths on vaccines The Seattle Times · 19 Oct, 22:33 UTC
- New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests The Guardian · 19 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X & Boomers Have Very Different Ideas Of What Counts As Mental Illness YourTango · 19 Oct, 21:35 UTC
- Kennedy’s Vaccine Plan Could Cause Surge in Hepatitis B, Study Finds The New York Times · 19 Oct, 21:00 UTC
- Unexpected truth about diet soda vs. water revealed in new study New York Post · 19 Oct, 20:40 UTC
- Try these 4 things for healthier knees The Washington Post · 19 Oct, 20:30 UTC
- She was paralyzed in a car crash that killed her parents. Now, she's a mom of twins USA Today · 19 Oct, 19:35 UTC
- Death Penalty Sought for Andrea Shaw, Who Blamed Toddlers’ Deaths on Vaccines The New York Times · 19 Oct, 19:10 UTC
- Weights v cardio: which should you do more of in midlife? The Times · 19 Oct, 19:00 UTC
- Dana-Farber, Beth Israel begin construction of new $1.68 billion cancer hospital The Boston Globe · 19 Oct, 18:19 UTC
- 10 Foods to Avoid for Better Blood Pressure, According to Cardiologists Health.com · 19 Oct, 16:36 UTC
- This Common Snacking Habit Could Increase Your Chance of Liver Disease by 30%, Study Finds Prevention · 19 Oct, 16:34 UTC
- This Common Snacking Habit Could Increase Your Chance of Liver Disease by 30%, Study Finds AOL.com · 19 Oct, 16:30 UTC
- Bird flu detected in Washington dairy cattle for first time, with 1 human case reported KING5.com · 19 Oct, 16:09 UTC
- Researchers have uncovered a likely origin of our allergies The Washington Post · 19 Oct, 16:00 UTC
- Column | 3 simple changes to your diet that can help you feel less tired The Washington Post · 19 Oct, 16:00 UTC
- Diners at Georgia Longhorn Steakhouse could have been exposed to measles WSB-TV · 19 Oct, 15:09 UTC
- Diners at Georgia Longhorn Steakhouse could have been exposed to measles WSB-TV · 19 Oct, 15:09 UTC
- ADHD Drugs May Reduce The Risk of Early Death, Major Study Finds ScienceAlert · 19 Oct, 15:01 UTC
- Person infected with measles visits Perry restaurant, causing exposure: DPH 13WMAZ · 19 Oct, 14:53 UTC
- Love late-night snacking? It raises your risk of a serious disease by 20% to 30% New York Post · 19 Oct, 14:36 UTC
- Measles cases rise in Adams County WANE 15 · 19 Oct, 14:28 UTC
- 5 Coffee Sweeteners Dietitians Recommend If You Don’t Want to Use Table Sugar Verywell Health · 19 Oct, 14:00 UTC
- She was paralyzed in a car crash that killed her parents. Now, she's a mom of twins Yahoo · 19 Oct, 13:54 UTC
- UK doctor turns to AI after being told mother has hours to live, helps identify vitamin deficiency behind seizures | Trending Hindustan Times · 19 Oct, 13:36 UTC
- Un estudio asocia los alimentos más populares de la dieta estadounidense con daño cerebral silencioso Infobae · 19 Oct, 13:34 UTC
- Millions have this brain condition—a major study just linked it to dementia Newsweek · 19 Oct, 13:31 UTC
- Early flu season lands in WA as COVID numbers also rise The Seattle Times · 19 Oct, 13:00 UTC
- Can how we eat turn back the clock on aging and help us live forever? The Seattle Times · 19 Oct, 13:00 UTC
- ¿El pan de masa madre es tan saludable como dicen? Esto dicen los expertos Primera Hora · 19 Oct, 12:55 UTC
- 'We didn't know a cold sore could kill a baby' Yahoo News Canada · 19 Oct, 12:38 UTC
- The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods The Conversation · 19 Oct, 12:36 UTC
- My Daughter’s Therapist Said She Was ‘Parentified.’ It Crushed Me. HuffPost · 19 Oct, 12:24 UTC
- 6 Warning Signs Your Body Is Begging for More Magnesium (And Exactly What to Eat) Yahoo · 19 Oct, 12:09 UTC
- This Fall Food Is the No. 1 Easiest Way to Add Fiber, Antioxidants to Meals, Dietitian Says TODAY.com · 19 Oct, 12:06 UTC
- A Dietitian Shares the Best Snack for Lower Blood Pressure Verywell Health · 19 Oct, 12:02 UTC
- 3 Supplements You Should Take on an Empty Stomach for Better Absorption EatingWell · 19 Oct, 12:00 UTC
All headlines
- Helen Haines: Car 'did a u-turn' in order to hit Australian MP, Anthony Albanese says BBC · 20 Oct, 02:38 UTC
- Trump rallies in Kansas as rising farm costs fuel Republican concerns about voter turnout AP News · 20 Oct, 01:50 UTC
- Warning signs over threats to Australian politicians were rising before MP hit by car BBC · 20 Oct, 01:24 UTC
- Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off field with knee injury, ruled out for MNF ESPN · 20 Oct, 01:11 UTC
- Commanders WR Terry McLaurin carted with knee injury NBC Sports · 20 Oct, 01:05 UTC
- Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples AP News · 20 Oct, 00:54 UTC
- 2026 Midterm Elections: Trump Campaigns in Kansas Fox News · 20 Oct, 00:27 UTC
- Australian prime minister says lawmaker critically injured by car is ‘no accident’ AP News · 19 Oct, 23:58 UTC
- Jensen Huang’s ‘Digital Brains’ Rant Is… Concerning Gizmodo · 19 Oct, 23:47 UTC
- LISTEN: Kansas soccer field dispatch call captures mass-casualty response after driver kills boy, man Fox News · 19 Oct, 23:42 UTC
- ‘Help me!’ Videos of ICE violently detaining man who says he’s U.S. citizen spark outrage Los Angeles Times · 19 Oct, 23:38 UTC
- Nvidia-backed Nscale, Anthropic in talks for new $45 billion AI cloud deal, source says Reuters · 19 Oct, 23:21 UTC
- ‘You Can See Everything’ Sets Oscar Campaigns for Best Picture, Supporting Actress and More Categories Variety · 19 Oct, 23:20 UTC
- Gun used in Oregon elementary school shooting was birthday gift from shooter's mom, sources say CBS News · 19 Oct, 23:14 UTC
- Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers: NFL Week 6 game chat and live discussion Hogs Haven · 19 Oct, 23:00 UTC
- Priest in Ecuador Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass The New York Times · 19 Oct, 22:54 UTC
- Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss to Titans NBC Sports · 19 Oct, 22:52 UTC
- Alberta votes on leaving Canada, separatist movement likely to outlast expected defeat Reuters · 19 Oct, 22:51 UTC
- Yankees to keep Aaron Boone as manager in 2027: Source The New York Times · 19 Oct, 22:50 UTC
- Trump attacks ‘migrants and communists’ as he tries to exploit France unrest The Guardian · 19 Oct, 22:49 UTC
- Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn’t seen for decades Ars Technica · 19 Oct, 22:44 UTC
- Mississippi AG says police shooting that killed 1-year-old was ‘justified’ NBC News · 19 Oct, 22:38 UTC
- Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX stock giveaway would go into ‘Trump Accounts’ The Verge · 19 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests The Guardian · 19 Oct, 22:30 UTC
- Oregon man who killed school shooter reportedly took part in military drills with Iraq veterans The Guardian · 19 Oct, 22:26 UTC
- Nick Sirianni defends Eagles’ medical staff amid questions about Jalen Hurts’ health The New York Times · 19 Oct, 22:25 UTC
- Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of planting bug in office was in contact with Saudi royal family, preparing to leave U.S. CBS News · 19 Oct, 22:21 UTC
- The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade The New York Times · 19 Oct, 22:20 UTC
- Encuentran nuevo software espía en iPhone: llavero, fotos y notas quedan a la vista Infobae · 19 Oct, 22:20 UTC
- Elon Musk Says He Will Give a SpaceX Share to ‘Every Kid in America’ The New York Times · 19 Oct, 22:12 UTC
- Mississippi attorney general says officer's force was justified in death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley PBS · 19 Oct, 22:10 UTC
- Elon Musk says he’ll give a SpaceX share to every American child The Washington Post · 19 Oct, 22:06 UTC
- Aumenta la tensión por la renovación del campo de golf que Trump insiste en ejecutar en Washington “inmediatamente” CNN en Español · 19 Oct, 22:06 UTC
- Stock Market Today: S&P 500 and Nasdaq close higher as tech stocks surged, but the Dow slips as yields rise MarketWatch · 19 Oct, 22:01 UTC
- Orionid meteor shower 2026: cloud cover forecast by region The Weather Channel · 19 Oct, 22:00 UTC
- Commanders vs. 49ers odds, picks, player props: Expert's best bets for NFL Week 6 Monday Night Football CBS Sports · 19 Oct, 21:57 UTC
- El ataque de la dictadura cubana contra aviones civiles que complica a Raúl Castro en la Justicia de Estados Unidos Infobae · 19 Oct, 21:56 UTC
- Judge chastises Trump administration plan to push ahead overhaul of DC golf course NPR · 19 Oct, 21:56 UTC
- Trump approval rating falls to career low in new poll USA Today · 19 Oct, 21:55 UTC
- DOJ Charges 28 California Residents With Voting-Related Crimes Amid Trump’s Voter Fraud Push The New York Times · 19 Oct, 21:49 UTC