Tag: Public health
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,...
Fluoride Debate in the U.S.: Insights from an Indian Dentist
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...
Kevin Hall, Top NIH Nutrition Scientist, Unlikely to Return to Agency
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...
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 excitement of March Madness. As basketball enthusiasts eagerly followed tournament...
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 echoes through the healthcare landscape, concerns arise about the ability...
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 for foods, recently resigned due to what he describes as...
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. in the process. This development came to light when Senator...
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...
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 a stark reminder that novel pathogens continue to pose a...
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 close, Mandy Cohen faces a critical task of addressing changes...
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 notable decline after years of devastatingly high overdose mortality rates....
