The state of Kansas can pursue legal action against Pfizer in state court for allegedly misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccines, following a federal judge's decision. Pfizer had tried to...
News Category: Health
The Hidden Costs of Marine Debris on Coastal Communities
Marine debris significantly impacts coastal economies by: Reducing tourism revenue due to littered beaches. Causing financial losses in fisheries through gear damage and ghost fishing. Imposing...
EPA delays PFAS limits, revising drinking water policies
The Trump administration is easing PFAS limits in drinking water by revisiting Biden-era rules, impacting over 158 million Americans. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasizes the goal to maintain...
Kansas Lawsuit Against Pfizer Returns to State Court
A federal judge ruled that Kansas can sue Pfizer in state court over claims of misleading the public about COVID-19 vaccines. Pfizer argued the PREP Act shields them from liability, claiming it...
RFK Jr., Senator clash over NIH budget cuts
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. engaged in a heated exchange with Sen. Patty Murray over cuts made by the Trump administration at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). During a Capitol Hill...
Teen in U.S. Illegally Gets Probation for Fatal Crash
In Aurora, Colorado, a 15-year-old illegal immigrant received probation and community service for fatally crashing into 24-year-old Kaitlyn Weaver at high speed. The Arapahoe District Attorney's...
FDA Targets Children’s Fluoride Drugs for Market Removal
The U.S. FDA is taking action to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride drugs for kids from the market. These drugs, in tablets and lozenges, are meant to prevent cavities but are linked to health...
Fort Detrick bio-lab shutdown after worker safety incident
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya temporarily shut down the Fort Detrick bio-lab due to a severe safety breach. A confrontation between contractors led to a potentially dangerous situation when one...
Machine learning revolutionizing RNA-based drug discovery and treatment
New computational tool, NuFold, accelerates RNA 3D structure prediction, aiding in drug delivery and disease treatment research. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, NuFold uses advanced...
Ivanka Trump Seeks to Boost Fresh Produce Accessibility
Ivanka Trump aims to improve access to fresh produce in the U.S. through Planet Harvest, a company she co-founded. This profit-for-purpose enterprise, launched in 2023 with CEO Melissa Ackerman,...
Novel Botanical Compound Tackles Aggressive Breast Cancer Successfully
Emory University researchers funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation have developed a new process to synthesize phaeocaulisin A, a plant-based compound effective against triple-negative...
California’s Deficit Mirrors Costs for Immigrant Healthcare
California faces a $10 billion deficit, coinciding with the cost of expanding Medi-Cal to illegal immigrants. Critics point to Governor Newsom's plan as a fiscal burden.The Legislative Analyst's...
Study Links COVID Vaccines to Higher Miscarriage Rates
The study conducted by six Spanish researchers and published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth explores miscarriage rates among pregnant women with COVID-19. Key Findings: Among 156 women, 45 were...
Fauci’s NIH Legacy Altered by New Chief’s Reforms
Significant changes are happening at the National Institutes of Health. Former NIH Director Anthony Fauci, depicted as "Don Corleone," is replaced by Jay Bhattacharya, who emphasizes humane research...
Trump Replaces Surgeon General Nominee with RFK Jr. Ally Casey Means
Dr. Means, known for her advocacy of natural health remedies and criticism of the medical establishment, co-founded a health tech company and promotes dietary reform. Her nomination reflects the...
Honoring National Nurses Day and Supporting Public Service Careers
National Nurses Day 2025 celebrates the dedication of 4.3 million licensed registered nurses. These professionals offer compassionate care across the nation, from warfronts to local hospitals,...
Trump’s Order Stops Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
President Trump signed an executive order to halt federal funding for gain-of-function research in China and other countries with insufficient oversight. This controversial practice, linked to the...
Study Finds Pfizer Vaccine Linked to Higher Mortality than Moderna
The study conducted by MIT and Florida Department of Health found that individuals who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine had a higher all-cause mortality rate compared to those who received...
Conservatives Urge Medicaid Reform in GOP Budget Reconciliation Bill
Conservative GOP leaders are urging Medicaid reform in the budget reconciliation bill. Representative Chip Roy emphasized stopping wasteful spending and reforming ineffective programs.Roy criticized...
Cellphone radiation may trigger abnormal blood clumping quickly
Study Findings: Research published in Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development shows that cellphone radiation can cause abnormal blood clumping in just five minutes. Ultrasound...