Tag: Public health
LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER GRILLS RFK JR. ON CDC INTERIM DIRECTOR NOMINATION
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...
Reviving RFK Jr.’s Task Force for Vaccine Safety Review
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...
‘Groundbreaking HPV Vaccine Research Unveiled by U.S. Scientists’
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. Vaccines Scandal & Kids’ Obesity Drug Prescriptions
Good morning and welcome to a new week of work. We hope you had a refreshing weekend because now it's time to get back to the usual routine of online meetings, phone calls, and...
Protecting Americans from Marburg Outbreak: Current Measures and Response
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...
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...
Bhattacharya Nears Confirmation as NIH Director
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...
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...
