A regular update on emerging federal vaccine issues. On Nov. 25, 2025, this list—drawn from news reports and other information—ranks the most significant changes to vaccination policy, with brief commentary from the editors.
VaccinesPeter Lurie, MD, MPH, Sarah Despres, Josh Rising, MD, MPH, Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD
Not into turkey? Explore The Healthy Cook’s plant-based, pescatarian, or chicken main dish recipes—from braises and roasts to soups and stews—for Thanksgiving.
If you’re trying to eat more beans and lentils, Lentiful cups check all the boxes: fiber, protein, and flavor without too much salt, sugar, or saturated fat.
After an unprecedented 43 days, the 2025 government shutdown is finally over. As of Wednesday, the House of Representatives has passed the compromise funding agreement developed between eight Democratic Senators and the Republican majority in Congress.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest respectfully urges the inclusion of the Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (A1556/S1239) into the FY2027 Executive Budget. This measure would strengthen food safety and transparency in New York at minimal cost to the state. At a time of fiscal uncertainty and rising public health challenges, it represents a practical, preventive approach that protects consumers and reinforces New York’s leadership in evidence-based food policy, especially given limited federal action.
View the resource below to read the memo.
Radicchio is a bold, bitter lettuce that’s balanced by the sweet, juicy fruit in this salad and mellowed by the oil and salt in the dressing. For a somewhat milder take, use 4 cups of baby arugula or spinach instead of radicchio. Prefer sweeter lettuce? A head of butter lettuce is your perfect substitute.
