Health
Kennedy’s new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has named eight new vaccine policy advisers to replace the panel that he abruptly dismissed earlier this week.
The CDC’s vaccine advisors were fired. A former insider explains what’s at stake.
Dr. Wilbur Chen, a University of Maryland vaccine expert, is a former member of the panel that makes recommendations to the CDC about who should get vaccines. He explains what happens now that RFK Jr., the health secretary, fired all the current members.
RFK Jr. ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removed every member of a scientific committee that advises the CDC on how to use vaccines and pledged to replace them with his own picks.
NIH scientists publish declaration criticizing Trump’s deep cuts in public health research
On Monday, scores of scientists at the agency sent a letter challenging the Trump administration’s cuts in public health research.
Baltimore’s billion-dollar opioid case decision delayed until next week
The long-awaited decision on the city’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit was pushed on Friday.
Ground beef sold at Whole Foods nationwide may be tainted with E. coli, USDA says
Ground beef sold nationwide from Whole Foods could be contaminated with E. coli, though no sicknesses have been reported.
Marylanders in state exchange could see a big jump in health insurance rates
People in Maryland are likely to see a jump in costs for health insurance next year after federal subsidies expire and are not renewed.
Van of lifesaving supplies to combat Baltimore drug overdoses fueled by new funds
Baltimore City opioid settlement money is starting to reach those in need.
Scott picks Tennessee official to lead Baltimore’s health department
Michelle Taylor is a doctor, breast cancer survivor, Hopkins grad and serves in the Air National Guard
Baltimore’s next health commissioner has big job to fill, with long vacancy a factor
A new Baltimore health commissioner will take over an office that has been known for doing big things. Lately, there hasn't been a leader there to oversee even the little things.
Maryland officials must describe how they combat overdose deaths in treatment under new law
Under the law effective July 1, signed by Gov. Wes Moore last week, the Maryland Department of Health must detail in annual reports how the state agency is improving oversight and regulation of the treatment field.
Son of a midge: Swarms of the pesky flies are ruining summer pleasures in Middle River
The midges are back, and they’re worse than ever. The tiny flies that have terrorized marina owners on the Back River for two decades have extended their reach to the Middle River peninsula.
New variant of COVID-19 may be driving up cases in parts of the world, WHO says
Current vaccines are expected to remain effective, according to the World Health Organization.
COVID vaccines no longer recommended for healthy children, pregnant women, RFK says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a leading anti-vaccine advocate before becoming health secretary.
Her final assignment before graduation? Beating Stage 3 cancer
Anne Arundel County teacher Kayla Case earned her second master’s degree after battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Top vaccine expert tells next generation of Maryland doctors to fight for shots
Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit delivered a graduation address to the next generation of doctors coming from University of Maryland School of Medicine.
Trump officials set new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children
Annual COVID-19 shots for healthy younger adults and children will no longer be routinely approved under a major new policy shift unveiled Tuesday by the Trump administration.
Severe storm Friday night caused sewage overflow in Baltimore County
The overflow was considered a sanitary sewage overflow, which means raw sewage was released, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Dr. David Fowler was a well-respected medical examiner, until he wasn’t
Dr. David Fowler was a well-regarded former chief medical examiner before he consulted on a high-profile case that brought fresh scrutiny to his work in Maryland.
