Number of Measles Cases Roars Past Last Year's Total As Vaccine Hesitancy Takes Hold

Number of Measles Cases Roars Past Last Year's Total As Vaccine Hesitancy Takes Hold A little more than halfway through the year, the United States has already confirmed more cases — 2,318 — than it had in 2025. Public health experts say a full-throated vaccination push at the national level would stem the tide in cases but acknowledge that seems unlikely under the current administration. Plus, the latest on rising cyclosporiasis cases. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/monday-july-27-2026/

Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Inquiry Into Lettuce Supplier's Ties To White House

Cyclospora Outbreak Prompts Inquiry Into Lettuce Supplier's Ties To White House Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) has requested documents from Taylor Farms, the White House, the FDA, and the CDC that could shed light on reports that company executives and government officials sought "to distance the company from the outbreak and cast doubt on the officials’ conclusion," The Hill reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/tuesday-july-28-2026/

Millions On Medicare May Soon See Higher Drug Costs As Trump Ends Subsidy Program

Millions On Medicare May Soon See Higher Drug Costs As Trump Ends Subsidy Program CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday in a post on social media that the subsidies had been ended because the insurers no longer needed them, The New York Times reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/wednesday-july-29-2026/

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Covid Senate Committee Hearing

Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Covid Senate Committee Hearing During a heated Senate hearing Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right not to incriminate himself, reported The New York Times. Republicans, led by Sen. Rand Paul, accused him of causing the coronavirus pandemic, making him personally responsible for every covid death and adverse vaccine reaction. The Senate will decide next week whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-briefing/thursday-july-30-2026/

Viewpoints: To Better Protect Our Kids, We Need Solid Guidance When Wildfire Smoke Streams In; How Are Cities With Clean Needle Programs Faring?

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on mental health, daylight saving time, "SuperAgers," oral health, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/longer-looks-interesting-reads-you-might-have-missed-268/

Most American Kids Are Consuming Caffeine, CDC Study Finds

Most American Kids Are Consuming Caffeine, CDC Study Finds Nearly two-thirds of children ages 2-19 have an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine in their diet, according to a CDC report. Soda and baked goodies are two of the big culprits. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children consume no caffeine. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-073126/