Seventeen members of a federal vaccine advisory committee, dismissed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., denounce their removal in the Journal of the American Medical Association. They claim the dismissals, replacing them with eight new members, some with vaccine-skeptical views, critically weaken the U.S. vaccine program and jeopardize...
Seventeen experts ousted from a US vaccine advisory panel published an essay criticizing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions. Kennedy dismissed the entire panel and replaced it with eight new members, including individuals with anti-vaccine stances. The dismissed experts expressed concern that these changes could hinder vaccination...
A second teenage boy has died from liver failure after receiving Sarepta Therapeutics' gene therapy, Elevidys, for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This has caused anger, fear, and division within the DMD community. Kameron Lawson, whose 10-year-old son Konner is experiencing similar liver issues after receiving Elevidys, expressed shock and...
Health officials warn of a potential measles outbreak at Washington Dulles International Airport following a confirmed case in a passenger who transited Concourse A and used airport and public transport on June 8th. Travelers who were at the airport or on the specified transport routes that day are urged...
A deadly fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus, is rapidly spreading across the US, particularly in warm, humid states. This fungus causes aspergillosis, a lung infection potentially fatal for those with weakened immune systems. The lack of mandatory reporting makes tracking difficult, but hospital stays related to invasive aspergillosis have increased...
A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology showed music therapy to be as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy in managing cancer symptoms and anxieties. The seven-week hybrid therapy, combining talk, music, and lyric writing, helps patients process emotions. Dr. Kevin Liou of Memorial Sloan Kettering...
The FDA's approval of Vykat XR offers hope for individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a rare disorder causing insatiable hunger. This extended-release drug targets hyperphagia, significantly improving quality of life for patients like 16-year-old Dean Shenk, whose symptoms dramatically lessened during clinical trials. While expensive, Vykat XR calms...
Actor Eric Dane revealed his ALS diagnosis on "Good Morning America." Diagnosed in April after nine months of testing, Dane, 52, initially experienced weakness in his right hand, which has now spread, leaving him with only one functioning arm. He spoke emotionally about the challenges, the support of...
A new obesity drug, SANA, shows promise in early trials. Unlike Ozempic, SANA doesn't suppress appetite but instead boosts metabolism by activating creatine-dependent thermogenesis, burning energy and fat. A small Phase I trial with obese participants showed approximately 3% weight loss after two weeks at the highest dose, comparable...
A new highly contagious COVID-19 subvariant, Nimbus, is rapidly spreading in California, causing concern among health experts. Wastewater surveillance shows rising viral levels in several areas, accompanied by a slight increase in positive test rates in Los Angeles County. Simultaneously, recent changes in the Trump administration's vaccine policies,...
