Dallas County, Texas, reported its first measles case of 2025, a vaccinated woman in her mid-20s contagious from May 30th to June 7th. Exposure may have occurred at Lemma Coffee Plano (May 31st) and First Baptist Plano (June 1st). Health officials are investigating the source and urging vaccination,...
A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveals a link between prenatal exposure to PFAS chemicals and high blood pressure in teenagers. Researchers analyzed data from 1,094 children, finding that higher in-utero PFAS exposure correlated with increased blood pressure, especially in adolescents, boys, and...
Following recent changes to US Covid-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, confusion and access issues have arisen. Thirty health organizations are urging continued access and insurance coverage, citing increased risks of severe illness and complications for pregnant women and their infants with Covid-19 infection. Reports indicate pregnant women...
Over 400 CDC employees, laid off in April, are reportedly being reinstated. The reversal affects staff from the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention and the National Center for Environmental Health, including nearly all of one division. The decision, announced via email, lacked explanation,...
Appendix cancer, once extremely rare, is increasingly affecting younger adults (30s-40s). A recent study shows a three-to-fourfold increase in cases among those born after the 1970s. While the reasons remain unclear, suspected factors include lifestyle changes (obesity, diet, lack of exercise), environmental factors (industrialization, plastics), and antibiotic use....
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the entire CDC's vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) with eight new members, many of whom are critics of the government's COVID-19 response. The new panel includes prominent figures like Dr. Robert Malone and Dr. Martin Kulldorff, known for their skepticism...
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced the entire Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with eight new members, several of whom are known vaccine critics. The decision sparked immediate controversy, with public health experts expressing concerns about potential negative impacts on vaccine policy and public health. Critics...
A new study published in PLOS Medicine reveals a link between alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) found a 3% increased risk for every 10 grams of daily ethanol intake. The...
Tammy Slaton, star of 1000-lb Sisters, underwent successful skin removal surgery after losing 500 pounds. The eight-hour procedure removed over 15 pounds of excess skin. Slaton expressed nervousness beforehand but is thrilled with the results, which were documented on the show's season finale. She also recently revealed a...
The Trump administration's cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have abruptly ended a $258 million HIV vaccine program, halting promising clinical trials slated to begin next year. This is part of a broader pattern of funding cuts affecting HIV vaccine research, both domestically and internationally, including a...
