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The CDC reports 4,588 confirmed measles cases through October 22. Kennedy’s vaccine-panel changes remain contested, while food-policy reforms and a peptide-access proposal raise separate questions about evidence and oversight.
A sleep paralysis demon can feel terrifyingly real. Here is what science says about shadow figures, chest pressure and the steps that may reduce future episodes.
Federal vaccine policy remains contested in court as U.S. measles cases reach 4,080. The dispute concerns advisory appointments, childhood recommendations and public confidence, while declining vaccination coverage raises health concerns.
Sen. Patty Murray called for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s firing in 2025. Her subsequent criticism focused on research funding and outbreak preparedness, while Kennedy defended his administration’s health-agency changes.
The Trump administration wants more meals cooked from scratch in schools. District leaders say staffing, funding and kitchen capacity could slow that effort.
