Trump Appoints RFK Jr. to Lead ‘MAHA’ Commission on Chronic Disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, stepping into the role of the nation’s health secretary and being appointed by President Trump to lead the "Make America Healthy Again" commission.The day...
California Democrats Debate Reining in Drug Industry Middlemen
The debate over reining in drug industry middlemen in California is heating up, with Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento grappling with the high costs of prescription drugs. A recent proposal that...
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Health Secretary
The Senate has officially confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the U.S. Health Secretary, a decision that has stirred up a mix of excitement, concern, and controversy across the political spectrum. In a close...
Red-State Doctor Disputes Republican Claim of Zero Abortions
In 2023, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Idaho reported astoundingly low numbers of abortions, with Arkansas stating zero abortions, South Dakota recording zero as well, and Idaho reporting just five. These figures came in the...
WHO-led Flu Vaccine Meeting: Will U.S. Attend?
In a few weeks, a pivotal meeting of influenza experts from across the globe is set to take place at the Crick Worldwide Influenza Center in London. Led by the World Health Organization (WHO),...
AI Protein Design Startup Secures $40M Investment
In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, the intersection of innovation and investment often leads to groundbreaking discoveries. DeepMind's AI protein design spinout, Isomorphic Labs, recently made waves in the biology community...
Survivors’ Confusion One Year After Super Bowl Parade Shooting
One Year Later: Survivors' Struggle and Resilience After Super Bowl Parade ShootingEmily Tavis found herself unexpectedly facing the corner of Kansas City, Missouri, where a bullet pierced her leg during last year's Super Bowl...
Medicare Enrollment Forms No Longer Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
In a recent development, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has decided to remove questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity from certain enrollment application forms. This decision comes in response to...
Managing High Drug Costs: Strategies and Solutions
As the calendar flips to February 3, 2025, the latest episode of "An Arm and a Leg" delves into the pressing issue of managing high drug costs. Host Dan Weissmann sets the stage with...
Threat of Brain Drain Undermining U.S. Biomedicine Dominance
The U.S. Biomedicine Dominance in Peril: Threat of Brain Drain LoomsA sense of unease and uncertainty grips the scientific community as they grapple with the repercussions of the tumultuous policies set forth by the...
