Tag: Public health
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....
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...
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...
