Tag: Public health
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
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RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary: Scientists’ Opinions and Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. This decision has sparked controversy, as RFK Jr. is known for being a vaccine skeptic. The...
Undetected Bird Flu Infections in Farmworkers: Study Reveals Risk
For several months now, the United States has been grappling with an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus that has affected dairy cattle and led to human infections. A recent study has shed...
Ted Kennedy Jr. Criticizes Trump’s Neglect of Public Health
Former President Trump and his campaign team have once again raised concerns about their approach to public health, particularly regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential influence on health policies. Ted Kennedy Jr., a member...
Is the Measles Outbreak in Africa a Global Health Emergency? – WHO Seeks Expert...
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General announced that he will be seeking advice from independent experts to determine if the growing spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be classified as a global...
Protect Yourself: West Nile Death in Texas Prompts Health Officials’ Mosquito Warning
A woman in Dallas County, Texas, has passed away after being diagnosed with the West Nile virus. The patient, whose name and age were not disclosed, contracted a severe neuroinvasive form of the disease,...
The Economic Benefits of Childhood Vaccines
Childhood vaccines have proven to be not only life-saving but also cost-effective for the United States. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, routine immunizations have prevented 1.1 million...
Nancy Brown, American Heart Association CEO, Honored for Leadership and Positive Impact
Nancy Brown, the chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, has recently been recognized for her outstanding leadership and positive impact in the healthcare sector. She has been honored by two prestigious lists,...
Drinking Effects on Health: Study Reveals Greater Harms for Those in Poor Health
Drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, may have greater negative effects on health for individuals who are already in poor health or living in deprived areas, according to a recent study. This research challenges...
Blocking Efforts to Cut CDC’s Budget: Schumer’s Commitment in the Senate
The Senate's top Democrat, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, has taken a strong stance against a proposed budget cut for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schumer has vowed to...
Mysterious MPOX Outbreak in Africa: WHO Seeks Global Emergency Determination
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General announced that he will be seeking advice from independent experts to determine if the current spread of the mpox virus in Africa should be considered a global emergency....
Protect Yourself: West Nile Death in Texas Sparks Mosquito Warning
A woman in Dallas County, Texas, passed away due to the West Nile virus, as per a recent press release from the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS). The patient, whose identity was...
Valley Fever Outbreak at California Music Festival Raises Concerns for Public Health Safety
An outbreak of Valley fever among attendees and workers at an outdoor music festival in California's Central Valley highlights the mounting threat of this fungal infection. Climate change is creating more opportunities for the...
Beware: CDC Alert Over Spread of Mysterious Mpox Strain in Africa
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning to doctors to be on the lookout for signs of a more severe strain of mpox that is spreading rapidly in various...
England’s GPs Challenge Government in Unnecessary Battle
General practitioners (GPs) in England have recently made a bold move by initiating industrial action for the first time in six decades. This decision comes after an overwhelming 98.3% of GPs voted in favor...
Moderna’s Ongoing Impact from Covid: What to Expect
Moderna's Covid Impact ContinuesModerna, the company responsible for developing one of the first Covid vaccines, has faced challenges in the wake of the pandemic. Despite a successful year with high stock prices and the...
Enhancing the Chain of Survival: NWSL Lifesavers in New York City
The American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League recently joined forces to provide Hands-Only CPR training to staff at the NWSL headquarters in New York City. This initiative aimed to enhance the...
Uncovering the Truth: Sonya Massey’s Death, Vaccine Injuries, and More
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.“Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent...