NIH to Cap Publishing Fees for Publicly Funded Research
2025-07-09
Agency says these fees place an additional burden on taxpayers who already fund the underlying researchContinue Reading
AI Displays Racial Bias Evaluating Mental Health Cases
2025-07-09
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) — AI programs can exhibit racial bias when evaluating patients for mental health problems, a new study says. Psychiatric recommendations from four large language models (LLMs) changed when a patient’s record noted they were African American, researchers recently reported in the journal NPJ DigitalContinue Reading
American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS Over Vaccine Policy
2025-07-08
AAP maintains RFK Jr. violated federal law by unilaterally changing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations without scientific evidenceContinue Reading
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High Levels of Particulate Matter Found Near Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in L.A.
2025-07-03
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Electric cars are increasingly common due to their potential environmental benefits, but a new study suggests that high levels of pollutants may cluster around fast-charging stations. Levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air near 50 electric vehicle fast-charging stations across LosContinue Reading
Schools Should Be Prepared For These Three Medical Emergencies
2025-07-03
THURSDAY, July 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There are three common health emergencies for which all U.S. schools should be prepared, a new study says. Brain-related crises like seizures, psychiatric conditions or substance abuse, and trauma-related injuries are the three main reasons paramedics respond to schools, according to a newContinue Reading
Judge Blocks Layoffs at U.S. Health Department
2025-07-02
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from implementing more layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), saying the job cuts likely went against the law. The decision came Tuesday from U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose in responseContinue Reading
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Anti-Vaccine Group’s Free Speech Case
2025-07-01
TUESDAY, July 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said it will not hear a case brought by a group once led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that claimed Facebook censored its vaccine-related content. The Children’s Health Defense sued Meta Platforms, the parentContinue Reading
From Transgender Care To Vaping: Key Takeaways From SCOTUS 2025 Term
2025-06-27
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From allowing states to ban gender-transition care and sales of flavored vapes to minors to rolling back the landmark Clean Air Act, the U.S. Supreme Court had a consequential term. The Washington Post cites these as among the high court’s most consequential decisionsContinue Reading
U.S. Stops Funding for Gavi Global Vaccine Program, Sparking Backlash
2025-06-27
FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The United States will stop sending money to Gavi, a global group that helps vaccinate children in low-income countries, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday. The decision was made public in a video shared at a GaviContinue Reading
Senate Grills CDC Nominee Susan Monarez on Agency Cuts
2025-06-26
THURSDAY, June 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The woman tapped to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says she supports science, vaccines and public health programs — but she dodged key questions about recent cuts to the agency during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Susan Monarez,Continue Reading