A new global study reveals a concerning stagnation in childhood vaccination rates over the past two decades, with some countries even experiencing reversals. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the issue, leaving millions of children vulnerable to diseases like measles, tuberculosis, and polio. Cuts to international aid and vaccine hesitancy...
A CDC vaccine committee review citing a nonexistent study to link thimerosal in vaccines to neurological harm has sparked controversy. The report, authored by a former anti-vaccine group leader, misrepresented a study by Robert Berman. This comes after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the committee's members...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy by replacing all members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee (ACIP) with new appointees, some of whom have expressed vaccine skepticism. This follows Kennedy's prior anti-vaccine stances and his past leadership of the Children's Health Defense, an anti-vaccine group. ...
Twenty people, including twelve minors, were injured by a lightning strike at South Carolina's Dominion Beach Park on Tuesday. Twelve individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and all are expected to recover. First responders from multiple agencies provided a swift, coordinated response. The park is set to reopen...
North Carolina health officials confirmed the state's first measles case of 2025, involving a child visiting from another country. The child visited Forsyth and Guilford Counties, potentially exposing individuals who were at PTI Airport or the Greensboro Science Center last week. Health officials urge anyone who visited these...
The sons of British conspiracy theorist Kate Shemirani blame their mother for the death of their sister, Paloma, who died in 2024 at age 23 from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Paloma refused chemotherapy, influenced by her mother's anti-science views and belief in alternative treatments like Gerson therapy. Her sons, Gabriel...
Utah reports two more measles cases, bringing the total to three. All three unvaccinated adults are unrelated and contracted the illness locally. One individual visited several public locations during their infectious period, prompting health officials to investigate potential exposures at the Timpanogos Regional Emergency Room and Parkway Health...
Over 100 people, including students and attendees, required medical attention at two Paterson, New Jersey high school graduation ceremonies held outdoors during a dangerous heatwave. Temperatures reached the upper 90s with a heat index of 107 degrees. Nine people were hospitalized at the first ceremony and seven at...
New research reveals even moderate alcohol consumption significantly shortens lifespan and increases cancer risk. Two drinks weekly could reduce life expectancy by 3-6 days, while 35 drinks weekly could lead to a loss of two years. The study highlights a direct link between alcohol intake and cancers of...
Singer Jessie J, 37, has undergone breast cancer surgery and is recovering at home. She shared photos and videos on social media documenting her experience, expressing gratitude to her medical team and fans. Jessie J, who revealed her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in June, underwent the procedure after...
