May 14, 2026
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Reid Ashton is a health news writer in the U.S. who writes about new medical policies, public health trends, and major scientific breakthroughs. He writes about new ideas in healthcare, the FDA's decisions, and policy changes that affect patients, hospitals, and doctors all throughout the country. His reporting brings us correct, research-based information regarding new diseases, progress in biotechnology, and the future of public health in the US.
Health authorities worldwide are monitoring passengers and tracing contacts after a deadly Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
May 12
by Reid Ashton
CDC halts testing for infectious diseases due to staffing shortages, raising concerns over U.S. public health surveillance and outbreak response in 2026
April 6
by Reid Ashton
A family raising twins with profound autism shares their daily challenges as experts and advocates debate creating a separate diagnosis for severe autism.
Feb 17
by Reid Ashton
A girls’ soccer tournament in Zimbabwe promotes HPV vaccine awareness, using sport to educate young players and communities about preventing cervical cancer.
Jan 26
by Reid Ashton
FDA launches a new regulatory pathway to approve personalized gene and cell therapies using smaller patient data sets, accelerating access for rare diseases and unmet medical needs.
Nov 12
by Reid Ashton
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