Ars Technica·1 day ago·Software Engineering
Trump nominates Fox News doctor to be the next surgeon general
Trump lashes out at Cassidy while announcing his new nomination.
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Ars Technica·1 day ago·Software Engineering
RFK Jr. appeals ruling that wiped out his vaccine advisory panel
There was uncertainty about whether Kennedy would fight or simply try an end run.
Ars Technica·1 day ago·Software Engineering
Florida Republicans reject plan to weaken childhood vaccine requirements
DeSantis had called for a special session to take up the proposed changes.
Ars Technica·3 days ago·Software Engineering
Flesh-eating bacteria devour man's arm and leg in just three days
When doctors saw him, his limbs were discolored and crackling.
Ars Technica·5 days ago·Software Engineering
National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members
Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.
Ars Technica·7 days ago·Software Engineering
Europe—not US—first to authorize Moderna's combo mRNA flu-COVID vaccine
Amid RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda, Moderna withdrew its FDA application last year.
Ars Technica·7 days ago·Software Engineering
In rare chickenpox case, itchy blisters mushroom into large, rubbery nodules
Treatment options are tricky. The teen opted to live with the masses.
Ars Technica·8 days ago·Software Engineering
RFK Jr.’s rejection of germ theory debunked in Senate hearing
Kennedy falsely argues that vaccines did little to lower childhood deaths.
Ars Technica·9 days ago·Software Engineering
RFK Jr. won't back CDC director on vaccines as agency scraps positive data
Kennedy's tesimony sets up another clash over vaccines with next CDC director.
Ars Technica·11 days ago·Software Engineering
Loneliness in older adults can often lead to memory impairment
A longitudinal study finds links to lapses in immediate and delayed recall.
Ars Technica·14 days ago·Software Engineering
Trump picks qualified, normal health leader to head CDC; experts still cautious
She's well qualified but will need to navigate RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
Ars Technica·16 days ago·Software Engineering
RFK Jr. forces FDA to reconsider 12 unproven peptides after 2023 ban
There doesn't seem to be new safety or efficacy data, but Kennedy touts them anyway.
Ars Technica·16 days ago·Software Engineering
Florida surgeon charged with killing man after removing liver instead of spleen
It wasn't the first time the surgeon cut out the wrong organ.
Ars Technica·17 days ago·AI
Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal?
Google·18 days ago·Big Tech
Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation are launching a $10 million initiative to train rural U.S. healthcare workers in AI.
Google is providing AI training and grants to help rural health clinics use tools that improve operations for healthcare workers.
Ars Technica·18 days ago·Software Engineering
Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US
In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
Ars Technica·21 days ago·AI
Californians sue over AI tool that records doctor visits
Plaintiffs say transcription tool processed confidential chats offsite.
Ars Technica·22 days ago·Software Engineering
RFK Jr. rewrites CDC panel's charter, opening door to anti-vaccine quacks
ACIP's charter now full of anti-vaccine terms and welcomes fringe groups to CDC.
Ars Technica·22 days ago·Software Engineering
Clinical trial shows gene editing works for β-Thalassaemia, too
Improved gene editing process reactivates the fetal version of a hemoglobin gene.
Ars Technica·23 days ago·Software Engineering
CDC study shows COVID shot benefits; Trump official blocks release
Study found shots cut urgent care and hospitalization by about 50% in healthy adults.
Ars Technica·23 days ago·Software Engineering
Trump admin makes sweeping request for medical records of federal workers
The unprecedented proposal would give the Trump admin access to doctors' notes.
Google·25 days ago·Big Tech
An update on our mental health work
We’re sharing an update on our mental health work, including some new changes to better connect people with the right information.
Ars Technica·25 days ago·Software Engineering
After court loss, RFK Jr. gives himself more power over CDC vaccine panel
The charter renewal gives Kennedy broad authority to pick anyone for the panel.
Google·about 1 month ago·Big Tech
The latest AI news we announced in March 2026
Here are Google’s latest AI updates from March 2026