A multi-state measles outbreak, nearing 600 cases, is prompting concerns. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while urging vaccination, opposes mandates. Experts express worry about underreporting, particularly in undervaccinated communities, like the Mennonite population in Texas, where the outbreak originated. Three deaths have been linked to the...
Dr. Kelly Starrett emphasizes maintaining mobility throughout life, debunking the myth of age-related stiffness. He advocates for diverse movement patterns, like sitting on the floor and hanging from a bar for improved posture and pain reduction. Daily walks of 8,000 steps boost bone health and lymphatic drainage. A...
Hawai'i's Department of Health confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated child under 5 who recently returned from international travel. The child visited several locations on Oʻahu between March 30th and April 4th, potentially exposing others. The DOH is investigating and urging those who visited specified locations during...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has eliminated its Division of Learning and Organizational Development (DLOD), laying off over 30 employees. This decision, part of a broader HHS restructuring under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., impacts FDA staff and external healthcare professionals' training on public health, regulations, and safety. ...
A measles outbreak in western Texas has resulted in two deaths, with a third potential death under investigation. While HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims the outbreak is slowing, data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows increasing cases. Public health officials dispute Kennedy's assessment,...
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in over 30 years, with over 500 cases and three deaths. Low vaccination rates, fueled by misinformation, are to blame. Public health officials are employing contact tracing and encouraging vaccination, but face challenges including conflicting messaging from national figures and proposed federal...
A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached 505 cases, spreading to New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Mexico. Three unvaccinated individuals have died, including two children. A Texas daycare with over 200 children, many partially vaccinated, has seven confirmed cases, prompting health officials to recommend early second vaccine doses...
A study in PLOS Medicine suggests a link between consuming specific combinations of common food additives and a slightly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed data from over 108,000 French adults, identifying two additive mixtures associated with higher diabetes risk. These mixtures, often found in ultra-processed...
