Tag: Public health
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Protect Yourself: West Nile Death in Texas Sparks Mosquito Warning
A woman in Dallas County, Texas, passed away due to the West Nile virus, as per a recent press release from the Dallas County...
Valley Fever Outbreak at California Music Festival Raises Concerns for Public Health Safety
An outbreak of Valley fever among attendees and workers at an outdoor music festival in California's Central Valley highlights the mounting threat of this...