U.S. Participates in WHO-led Flu Vaccine Meeting
The United States is actively participating in a crucial meeting led by the World Health Organization (WHO) to decide on the flu viruses that will be included in next winter's influenza vaccines, despite the...
National Academies Altering Reports to Appease Trump Admin
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, a respected institution known for producing influential reports on health disparities, is facing scrutiny for altering its language to align with the Trump administration's preferences. A...
FDA Rehires Some Fired Employees Under Trump Administration
In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has quietly begun rehiring some of the employees they had previously fired from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as reported by nine agency sources....
The Surprising Origin of Sloan Kettering
In the spring of 1945, Alfred P. Sloan, former CEO of General Motors, catalyzed a chain of events that would shape the landscape of cancer research for decades to come. His $4 million donation...
Populist Parties Embrace Anti-Vaccine Figures Amid Pandemic Frustrations
Populist Parties Embrace Anti-Vaccine Figures Amid Pandemic FrustrationsIn a world grappling with the challenges of the ongoing pandemic, the intersection of politics, public health, and vaccines has become increasingly complex and contentious. One striking...
Housecats as Vectors for H5N1 Virus Spread
After a thrilling expedition through the Himalayan foothills, I find myself still mentally scaling those peaks even as I return to the daily grind. The lingering memories of sipping chai in quaint tea stalls...
RFK Jr. Targets CDC and FDA Advisers in Pharmalittle News
The recent news of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. targeting CDC and FDA advisers has sent shockwaves through the medical community. Kennedy's plan to remove members of these advisory...
Uncovering the Truth: Amyloid Mafia Debate among STAT Readers
Charles Piller's eye-opening article, "How the 'amyloid mafia' took over Alzheimer's research," has sparked a heated debate among readers, shedding light on the controversial landscape of Alzheimer's disease research. Piller's incisive piece delves into...
Health Care for Incarcerated Children and Bird Flu Pandemic Discussion
Journalists Dive into Health Care for Incarcerated Children and Bird Flu Pandemic ConcernsAs the world grapples with the complexities of public health, two pressing issues have come to the forefront of discussions among journalists...
End of Novo Nordisk Ozempic and Wegovy Shortage
The Food and Drug Administration has officially announced the end of the shortage of Novo Nordisk’s popular drug semaglutide, a development that has significant implications for both patients and the pharmaceutical industry. This drug,...
