Tag: Public health
Debunking RFK Jr.’s False Claims About Measles Vaccine Deaths
Renowned Lawyer's Controversial Claims About Measles Vaccine Debunked Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent commentary on the measles vaccine has sparked a debate among experts and the public, raising concerns about the accuracy of his statements....
Makary Affirms MAHA Goals, Silent on FDA Policies: Hearing Recap
Marty Makary, the champion of the Make America Healthy Again movement, stood before the Senate in a confirmation hearing for the position of Food and Drug Administration commissioner. With a promise of radical transparency,...
NIH Director Warns Major Research Programs at Risk
Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently issued a warning about the potential jeopardy faced by two groundbreaking research programs due to budget cuts and other actions by...
Medicaid Advocates Combat Loaded Terms in Congressional Debate
In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts in Washington, words have emerged as powerful weapons. Republican lawmakers and conservative officials have been using provocative language to sway public opinion against the 60-year-old government...
Jay Bhattacharya: Evaluating the Controversial NIH Candidate
As Jason Abaluck scrolled through court filings, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance. The saga began on September 1, 2021, when he noticed Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health economist, misinterpreting his...
Scientists Analyzing Waste to Help DC’s Forgotten River
The Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., is once again a topic of conversation, but this time for a positive reason. A team of high school students from the Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus embarked...
Health Clinic Staff Educate on Constitutional Rights Amid Immigration Raids
The St. John's Community Health clinic in South Los Angeles is usually a bustling hub of activity, with patients coming and going. However, recently, community health worker Ana Ruth Varela has noticed a change....
Challenges Facing Medicaid – KFF Health News
The Future of Medicaid: Navigating Challenges Ahead The Medicaid health insurance program, a lifeline for individuals with low incomes, is currently at a crossroads. With Congress deliberating major cuts and President Donald Trump's conflicting promises...
Debate Over Medicaid Cuts for Tax Breaks
In a recent development in Washington, the House Budget Committee passed a budget blueprint late Thursday in a party-line vote. This move sets the stage for a heated debate over tax cuts and how...
Impact of CDC Cuts on Epidemic Intelligence Service
The CDC, a bastion of global public health, was shaken by the Trump administration's latest move to cut down the federal civil service. On the fateful Friday, members of the renowned Epidemic Intelligence Service...
