The Trump administration's surprise approval of leucovorin, a vitamin B derivative, as an autism treatment has sparked controversy. Experts, including the physician who initially suggested it, express concern over the lack of sufficient studies. Leading autism groups and researchers deem the supporting evidence weak and insufficient. While some...
The Trump administration announced a new safety label on acetaminophen products suggesting a link to autism, despite weak scientific evidence. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to examine vaccines' role, a widely discredited claim. While autism diagnoses have risen, this is attributed to broader...
Affordable generic versions of lenacapavir, a groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, will be available in 120 low- and middle-income countries by 2027. Priced at $40 per patient annually, this injectable PrEP offers a transformative solution to combatting HIV, especially for those who struggle with daily medication adherence. The...
A vaccine panel, appointed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., issued controversial recommendations altering US Covid and childhood immunization policies. The changes weaken Covid shot recommendations, oppose MMRV combination jabs for children under 4, and postpone a hepatitis B vaccine vote. While access may not change significantly...
President Trump's claim linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) to autism has sparked outrage within the scientific community. Trump, along with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, suggested that pregnant women avoid the medication. Experts like Helen Tager-Flusberg strongly refute this, citing a lack of evidence and...
A new CDC report reveals a nearly 70% rise in infections from drug-resistant 'nightmare bacteria' between 2019 and 2023. The increase is primarily driven by bacteria containing the NDM gene, which renders most antibiotics ineffective. While the overall number of cases remains relatively small, the rate of NDM...
Sophia Forchas, 12, is making a miraculous recovery after being shot in the head during a school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Initially given a slim chance of survival due to a bullet lodged in her brain, she's now leaving acute care and entering inpatient rehab. Her family...
Former CDC leaders warn of a weakened US health system unprepared for future outbreaks due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial policies. Kennedy's replacement of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee with vaccine skeptics and inexperienced advisors has resulted in staff cuts and a lack of preparedness. This, coupled...
The Trump administration is reportedly poised to link Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism risk, contradicting medical consensus. This announcement, teased by President Trump, also involves exploring leucovorin as a potential autism treatment. While some studies show leucovorin's potential benefits, the link between Tylenol and autism lacks widespread...
New hypertension guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology lower the threshold for diagnosis and emphasize lifestyle changes. The updated criteria are stricter, impacting millions. A new risk calculator, PREVENT, personalizes treatment plans. Recommendations include limiting alcohol, adopting the DASH diet, increasing physical...
