Parts of the World Seeing New COVID-19 Variant
2025-05-28
New variant has been spotted in the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Western Pacific regionsContinue Reading
Helmets Save Lives, Head-To-Head Motorcycle Study Finds
2025-05-28
WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Motorcycle helmet laws save lives and prevent many severe injuries, according to a new head-to-head study comparing two states. North Carolina mandates helmets for all motorcyclists, while South Carolina only requires riders younger than 21 to wear them, researchers said. As a result,Continue Reading
Former Surgeon General Warns Social Media Is Harming Children’s Health
2025-05-27
TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is urging lawmakers to take stronger steps to protect children from the potential dangers of social media. In a recent interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Murthy said Congress has failed to act on whatContinue Reading
NIH Director’s COVID Comments Spark Staff Walkout
2025-05-27
TUESDAY, May 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dozens of staff at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) walked out of a recent town hall meeting after Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya suggested the agency may have helped fund research that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The protest happened roughly 27 minutesContinue Reading
White House Report Blames Toxins, Food and Screens for Poor Health
2025-05-23
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new White House report says today’s children are the sickest generation in U.S. history when it comes to chronic disease, and it puts the blame on environmental toxins, poor nutrition and too much screen time. Called the “MAHA Report: Making Our ChildrenContinue Reading
FDA and Border Officials Join Forces to Seize Vast Quantity of Illegal E-Cigarettes
2025-05-22
Almost $34 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarette products seized in joint operationContinue Reading
China Donates $500M to WHO as U.S. Pulls Back Support
2025-05-22
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the group’s top donor. The pledge comes as the United States plans to leave the international organization, The Washington Post reported.Continue Reading
NIH Scientists Still Face Layoffs Despite RFK Jr.’s Reassurances
2025-05-20
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some of the nation’s top brain researchers are still facing layoffs, even after U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said no working scientists would be cut. Last month, scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeContinue Reading
Publix Recalls Baby Food Over Possible Lead Contamination
2025-05-20
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Publix is recalling one of its popular GreenWise baby food pouches because it may contain lead, the company said this week. The recalled product is the Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouch. The supermarket chain said it found the issue throughContinue Reading
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
2025-05-19
Program includes review of existing chemicals, developing final, systematic process for postmarket reviewContinue Reading