France will expand its smoking ban to beaches, parks, and areas near schools starting July 1st. Health Minister Catherine Vautrin aims to protect children from secondhand smoke and reduce tobacco's influence. The ban, supported by 78% of respondents in a recent survey, is part of a national plan...
A new, highly transmissible COVID subvariant, NB.1.8.1, is spreading in California, raising concerns about a potential summer surge. This coincides with the Trump administration's decision to rescind federal recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children under 65. Experts warn this could lead to decreased vaccine...
France will implement a nationwide ban on smoking in outdoor areas frequented by children, starting July 1st. This includes beaches, parks, schools, and bus stops, but excludes cafe terraces. Violators face a €135 fine. While electronic cigarettes are currently exempt, restrictions on nicotine content are under...
France will implement a sweeping outdoor smoking ban starting July 1st, prohibiting cigarettes in public areas like parks, beaches, and near schools. Violators face fines up to $153. While cafes are exempt, the ban aims to improve air quality and public health, mirroring similar local regulations already in...
The Trump administration canceled a $600 million contract with Moderna to develop a bird flu vaccine, forfeiting the U.S.'s right to prioritize vaccine doses. This decision, partly influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s skepticism towards mRNA technology, reverses a Biden administration agreement to prepare for a potential pandemic....
An investigation by Notus reveals that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" report, commissioned by the Trump administration, contains fabricated studies and misrepresented research. Seven studies cited appear entirely invented, while others are mischaracterized, according to researchers contacted by Notus. This revelation follows Kennedy's criticism of...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cancelled a $766 million contract with Moderna to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, citing safety concerns and under-tested mRNA technology. The decision, criticized by experts like Dr. Ashish Jha and Michael Osterholm, raises concerns about pandemic preparedness. Moderna, while...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has canceled a nearly $600 million contract with Moderna to develop pandemic flu vaccines. This decision, while anticipated after a February review, is considered a setback for US pandemic preparedness. Moderna's mRNA vaccine platform, though fast, faces opposition from some, impacting...
A new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, initially detected in China, is spreading globally and has reached the US. Currently comprising 10% of global SARS-CoV-2 sequences, it shows increased transmissibility due to spike protein mutations. Symptoms resemble previous variants, primarily mild respiratory illness and fatigue. While the WHO notes...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. halted recommendations for routine Covid-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking outrage among health experts. Kennedy cited no scientific evidence for the decision, which removes the vaccine from the CDC's recommended immunization schedule. Experts warn this could...
