- Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments in Liberia are now living at a sanctuary and have just received head-to-toe health checks.
- Veterinarians performed dental cleanings, X‑rays, blood tests, booster shots and nail trims to assess long-term health and tailor care for aging chimps.
- Hundreds were involved in the research decades ago; about 60 now live on mangrove islands where the sanctuary is giving them a second chance.
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- The U.S. has reported 3,134 confirmed measles cases so far this year — the highest annual total in more than 35 years, spanning 47 jurisdictions and including some international visitors.
- About 94% of cases were in people who were unvaccinated or whose status was unknown, amid a steady decline in childhood MMR vaccination since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The CDC is reviewing two reported measles-associated deaths, and the U.S. Health Secretary reportedly asked to remove those deaths from the agency’s online tally, sparking reporting controversy.
- A woman was convicted of manslaughter after neglecting her paralysed sister, who died from a blood infection linked to severe bed sores.
- The judge sentenced her to three years in jail, suspended for three years; the courtroom was emotional, with the defendant in tears and her nephew calling her "pure evil."
- The case has prompted questions about family caregiving and gaps in GP/social services oversight for vulnerable people.
- U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked CDC director Erica Schwartz to remove two Pennsylvania deaths from the agency’s online measles tally, and she complied.
- The move sparked a public spat with Gov. Josh Shapiro and drew criticism from public‑health officials who said it’s unusual for the CDC to publicly question state findings and accused Kennedy of anti‑vaccine interference.
- It comes amid a measles resurgence and declining vaccination rates — Pennsylvania has reported about 540 cases this year — heightening concerns about vaccine hesitancy.
- Jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s trial stalled after the foreperson said one juror refused to follow the judge’s reasonable-doubt instructions; jurors were sent home and will return Friday.
- The livestreamed case has drawn intense public interest and packed courtrooms, sparking wide debate and strong feelings about culpability.
- Clancy doesn’t dispute the killings; her lawyers say postpartum psychosis explains her actions, while prosecutors argue she acted deliberately — the case has amplified conversations about maternal mental health and criminal responsibility.
- Leading U.S. medical groups are urging updated fall vaccines: get a flu shot (recommended for nearly everyone 6 months+; October is ideal) and COVID-19 shots especially for seniors, pregnant people, young children and anyone with chronic health conditions.
- New options this year include an mRNA flu vaccine for people 50+ and "enhanced" flu shots for those 65+—experts say pick the best available but don’t delay vaccination if a specific product isn’t on hand.
- RSV is also a concern: one-time RSV vaccination is recommended for many older adults and late-pregnancy dosing can protect newborns; shots are commonly available at pharmacies and are largely covered by Medicare/insurers.
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