Category: Health - Ars Technica Skip to content Ars Technica home Sections Forum Subscribe Search * AI * Biz & IT * Cars * Culture * Gaming * Health * Policy * Science * Security * Space * Tech * Feature * Reviews * AI * Biz & IT * Cars * Culture * Gaming * Health * Policy * Science * Security * Space * Tech Forum Subscribe Theme * HyperLight * Day & Night * Dark * System Search Sign In Health Measles killed 6-week-old baby, coroner confirms after RFK Jr. disputed deaths “It’s long past time for RFK to stop playing games with people’s lives.” Beth Mole – 9/4/2026 | 86 Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation The Pentagon says the guidance is being updated after being online for one day. Beth Mole – 9/4/2026 | 106 Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled. Beth Mole – 9/3/2026 | 158 150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine. Beth Mole – 9/3/2026 | 51 A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn’t counting them Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC. Beth Mole – 9/1/2026 | 216 Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer. Beth Mole – 8/31/2026 | 138 “RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate”: Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83. Beth Mole – 8/28/2026 | 175 RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn Kennedy and his allies have a history of downplaying vaccine-preventable deaths. Beth Mole – 8/27/2026 | 235 Most Read * 1. I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale * 2. Trump White House just tossed a grenade into international space relations * 3. OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki * 4. Pentagon rescinds new testosterone screening policy without explanation * 5. Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners Customize Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions The bishops’ snub comes as the state continues to attack vaccines. Beth Mole – 8/26/2026 | 305 Psychiatry’s diagnostic bible is finally getting a biological upgrade Biology is coming to psychiatry’s diagnostic manual, even as reliable biomarkers remain rare. The Conversation – 8/26/2026 | 154 Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm “[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity.” Beth Mole – 8/25/2026 | 209 AI won’t replace radiologists, but it will dramatically change their jobs A pioneering AI scientist once predicted computers would replace human radiologists. They haven’t. Knowable Magazine – 8/25/2026 | 49 RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized There are currently 3 categories. Without reason, RFK Jr. is considering changes. Beth Mole – 8/24/2026 | 93 mRNA cancer vaccine succeeded in Phase 3 melanoma trial, Moderna and Merck say The vaccine reportedly thwarted the cancer’s return and spread. Beth Mole – 8/19/2026 | 140 Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA. Beth Mole – 8/19/2026 | 144 “Sabotage”: Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too. Beth Mole – 8/18/2026 | 200 As temperatures get hotter, pesticides are more dangerous to farmworkers Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides. Inside Climate News – 8/18/2026 | 21 US vaccination rates fall again as exemptions continue to rise, CDC data shows Again, the CDC did not publish a full report and instead simply put the data online. Beth Mole – 8/17/2026 | 119 Taylor Farms’ connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response Senator Warren questions whether Taylor Farms’ influence swayed Trump admin. Beth Mole – 8/14/2026 | 131 US wait times for cancer surgeries are getting longer and longer Study finds wait times for cancer surgeries hit 10-year high. Beth Mole – 8/13/2026 | 137 Toddler’s tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors Boy’s unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner. Beth Mole – 8/12/2026 | 93 US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock. Jeremy Hsu – 8/12/2026 | 38 Trump wants Big Pharma to split MMR vaccine; Big Pharma thinks it’s idiotic It took just hours for the leading pharma group to reject the recommendations. Beth Mole – 8/11/2026 | 198 Less than 2.5% of Taylor Farms’ recalled lettuce went to Taco Bells FDA report reveals where Taylor Farms sent its lettuce—and it raises questions. Beth Mole – 8/11/2026 | 122 Trump signs bonkers order that cuts vaccines, promotes ones that don’t exist Trump falsely claimed the MMR vaccine is “quite lethal” and linked shots to autism. Beth Mole – 8/10/2026 | 446 Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak Recall of jalapeño products spans 26 states, major retailers, a variety of foods. Beth Mole – 8/10/2026 | 130 Flesh-eating screwworms feast on humans in Mexico; human cases top 500 Six deaths reported among screwworm cases, one directly attributed to the flies. Beth Mole – 8/7/2026 | 157 Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk. Beth Mole – 8/7/2026 | 346 Organ donation group accused of trying to take living man’s organs faces shutdown The organization, Network for Hope, “strongly disagrees” with Trump admin’s decision. Beth Mole – 8/6/2026 | 131 Moderna’s mRNA flu shot earns FDA approval after rollercoaster review Moderna’s new flu vaccine, mFLUSIVA, is approved for all adults ages 50 and up. Beth Mole – 8/6/2026 | 75 Schwartz confirmed as CDC director after bungling confirmation hearing Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing. Beth Mole – 8/5/2026 | 90 Weeks into explosive diarrhea outbreak, sluggish CDC plans response team Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000. Beth Mole – 8/5/2026 | 48 Trump admin “aware” of deaths in explosive diarrhea outbreak, delays reporting Federal officials will update the outbreak sometime “this week,” a spokesperson said. Beth Mole – 8/4/2026 | 131 Doctors took a look at man’s painful shoulder—they found the joint was missing The term “Milwaukee Shoulder Syndrome” was coined in 1981, based on cases in four women. Beth Mole – 7/31/2026 | 106 College lab class ends with 32 people on antibiotics for deadly germ exposure Lab students were supposed to ID a mild germ. They all identified a deadly pathogen. Beth Mole – 7/28/2026 | 129 Report: Trump mad RFK Jr. hasn’t cut more vaccines or proven autism link Trump is fixated on the false, long-debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. Beth Mole – 7/28/2026 | 233 Load more Ars Technica has been separating the signal from the noise for over 25 years. With our unique combination of technical savvy and wide-ranging interest in the technological arts and sciences, Ars is the trusted source in a sea of information. After all, you don’t need to know everything, only what’s important. More from Ars * About Us * Staff Directory * Ars Newsletters * General FAQ * Posting Guidelines * AI Policy * RSS Feeds Contact * Contact us * Advertise with us * Reprints Manage Preferences © 2026 Condé Nast. All rights reserved. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Ars Technica Addendum and Your California Privacy Rights . 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