The FDA has reversed its decision and agreed to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine, just a week after initially rejecting it due to trial design concerns. This reconsideration is significant as it could lead to the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, following the success of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Moderna aims for full approval for adults aged…

New Medicaid work requirements, set to take effect in January 2026, will significantly impact middle-aged adults, especially women aged 50 to 64. Approximately 20m low-income Americans across 42 states and Washington, D.C., will be required to meet specific work activity benchmarks to retain their coverage. Critics, including the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, argue…

Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) is facing significant funding cuts, potentially affecting 16,000 residents. The proposed changes would lower the income eligibility from 400% to 130% of the federal poverty level, risking a $120m shortfall. This move, driven by the administration of Governor Ron DeSantis, has been temporarily halted due to legal challenges. Experts…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated a recall of over 20,000 peanut butter products distributed across 40 states due to contamination with blue plastic pieces. This recall affects products manufactured by Ventura Foods and sold under various brands. The contamination was discovered during routine inspections, highlighting ongoing safety challenges in food production….

Glenn Medical Center in Northern California regained its critical access designation, allowing for full Medicare reimbursement, but still requires $40m to $50m to reopen. The hospital, crucial for Glenn County’s 28,000 residents, closed due to a federal rule change regarding distance requirements. A new state bill could provide loans to struggling hospitals, potentially aiding Glenn…

Four Democratic-led states, California, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the withholding of $600m in public health grants. The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut funding, citing a shift away from programs for specific populations. The lawsuit argues these cuts are retaliatory for the…