Tag: Public health

Floriduh, the land of sun, sand, and now, no more fluoride in the water. Yup, you heard it right — Florida just hopped on the ban wagon, becoming the second state to kick fluoride...

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester shot off a fiery letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding some answers about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's current leadership situation. She's not too thrilled...

Kevin Hall, a top nutrition scientist who recently left the National Institutes of Health, revealed that he probably won't be making a comeback to the agency, even after NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya personally reached...

Alright, so like, this study done by the National Cancer Institute in Chicago shows that using just one dose of the HPV vaccine could be just as effective as using two doses. And apparently,...

In a spirited celebration of scientific discovery, the recent STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan hosted a unique event that drew parallels to the excitement of March Madness. As basketball enthusiasts eagerly followed tournament...

Jay Bhattacharya, the nominee for the position of Director of the National Institutes of Health, faced a confirmation hearing on Wednesday that left many questions unanswered. Despite his reluctance to make concrete statements on...

Former Chairs Reflect on the Vital Role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesAs the recent postponement of a crucial federal advisory committee meeting echoes through the healthcare landscape, concerns arise about the ability...

The Trump administration has made headlines once again, this time in the realm of food safety and nutrition. Jim Jones, former FDA deputy commissioner for foods, recently resigned due to what he describes as...

The potential resurrection of a vaccine safety board has sparked significant interest and debate, particularly with the potential involvement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the process. This development came to light when Senator...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure known for his advocacy on vaccine safety, is on the verge of stepping into the role of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary. This comes at a...

Amidst the bustling streets of Massachusetts, a looming shadow of uncertainty falls upon the biomedical research community. Elected leaders, including Senator Ed Markey, have sounded the alarm on the imminent impact of the Trump...

As the final week of the Biden-Harris administration unfolded on Saturday, January 11, a startling call pierced the airwaves, alerting authorities to a suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania. Marburg virus disease, akin to the...