Tag: Public health
NYU School of Global Public Health Wins STAT Madness Vote
In a spirited celebration of scientific discovery, the recent STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan hosted a unique event that drew parallels to 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...
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Former Chairs Reflect
Former Chairs Reflect on the Vital Role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesAs the recent postponement of a crucial federal advisory committee meeting...
Former FDA Official Warns Trump’s Firings Dismantle Food Division
The Trump administration has made headlines once again, this time in the realm of food safety and nutrition. Jim Jones, former FDA deputy commissioner...
Resurrecting Vaccine Safety Board: RFK Jr.’s Impact Explained
The potential resurrection of a vaccine safety board has sparked significant interest and debate, particularly with the potential involvement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
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...
Impact of Trump Administration Health Research Cuts on Massachusetts
Amidst the bustling streets of Massachusetts, a looming shadow of uncertainty falls upon the biomedical research community. Elected leaders, including Senator Ed Markey, have...
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...
Importance of Surveillance in Public Health and National Security: Monitoring Emerging Disease Threats
Importance of Surveillance in Public Health and National Security: Monitoring Emerging Disease ThreatsThe recent advancement of the H5N1 bird flu serves as...
CDC Director Prepares to Address Changes and Reassure Staff Amid Transition
CDC Director Mandy Cohen Addresses Challenges Amid TransitionAs her time as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) comes to a...
Biden Administration Claims Credit for Largest Drop in Overdose Deaths: Experts Urge Caution
**Biden Administration Boasts Record Drop in Overdose Deaths, but Experts Urge Caution**Drug deaths in the United States have taken a surprising turn, showing a...
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...