Tag: Public health
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 sounded the alarm on the imminent impact of the Trump...
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...
