Tag: Public health
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...
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....
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 Health and Human Services (DCHHS). The patient, whose identity was...
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 fungal infection. Climate change is creating more opportunities for the...
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...
England’s GPs Challenge Government in Unnecessary Battle
General practitioners (GPs) in England have recently made a bold move by initiating industrial action for the first time in six decades. This decision comes after an overwhelming 98.3% of GPs voted in favor...
Moderna’s Ongoing Impact from Covid: What to Expect
Moderna's Covid Impact ContinuesModerna, the company responsible for developing one of the first Covid vaccines, has faced challenges in the wake of the pandemic. Despite a successful year with high stock prices and the...
Enhancing the Chain of Survival: NWSL Lifesavers in New York City
The American Heart Association and the National Women’s Soccer League recently joined forces to provide Hands-Only CPR training to staff at the NWSL headquarters in New York City. This initiative aimed to enhance the...
Uncovering the Truth: Sonya Massey’s Death, Vaccine Injuries, and More
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others.“Sonya Massey’s death: How to prevent...
