US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s approach to autism is facing strong criticism from autism experts and autistic individuals. Kennedy's plans include expansive monitoring of autistic people's health records, proposed cuts to disability services, and a large-scale study linking autism to vaccines—a debunked theory. Experts highlight the...
A new American Lung Association report reveals that over 156 million Americans, a 16% increase from last year, live in areas with unhealthy air quality due to smog and soot. This rise is attributed to climate change and environmental rollbacks. The report highlights disproportionate impacts on people of...
The NIH, under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will launch a study to find autism's cause and cure, collecting data from various private sources like pharmacies and wearables. This plan, criticized as unethical and a privacy violation by advocates, aims to analyze a vast dataset to identify potential...
A new study published in Nature links childhood exposure to E. coli bacteria, specifically the colibactin toxin, to a rise in early-onset colon cancer. Researchers found unique genetic changes in young patients' digestive tracts, indicating early-life exposure as a potential trigger. The most common sources of E. coli are...
US births rose by only 1 percent in 2024, reaching 3.6 million, remaining near record lows. This continues a long-term decline since 2007, with the fertility rate at 1.6 births per woman, far below the 2.1 needed to sustain the population. This trend is concerning demographers due...
US births in 2024 slightly increased to 3.6 million, a less than 1% rise from the record low in 2023. While the fertility rate remains historically low, the increase was driven by higher rates among Asian and Hispanic women. Experts attribute the low birth rate to various socioeconomic...
A new study published in *Nutrients* links consuming over 300 grams of chicken weekly to a heightened risk of mortality, particularly from gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed over 4,000 participants for 19 years, analyzing dietary habits and mortality rates. The study found a 27% increased risk of death for...
A new study published in *Nutrients* suggests a link between consuming over 300 grams of chicken weekly and a higher mortality risk, particularly from gastric cancers. The 19-year study of over 4,000 participants showed a 27% increased risk of death for those exceeding this amount compared to those consuming...
King County, Washington reports its fifth measles case this year, an unvaccinated infant who traveled internationally and visited Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Seattle Children's Hospital while infectious. Public health officials have identified potential exposure locations and urge anyone present at those times to monitor for symptoms. This case...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food. This includes establishing a timeline for industry transition to natural alternatives, revoking authorization for two dyes (Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B), and working to eliminate...
