In a stunning Senate hearing, former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Susan Monarez shared shocking details about her short time leading the agency. She claims that US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pushed politics ahead of public health. This move could change how vaccines are recommended for […]

Chagas disease is a serious illness caused by a parasite carried by insects called kissing bugs. Experts now say it should be considered endemic in the United States, meaning it is a constant presence in some areas. This is a big deal because many people don’t know about the disease, and it can cause severe […]

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a long history as an anti-vaccine activist. He recently promised not to take away anyone’s vaccines. But experts worry his actions could hurt vaccine making in big ways. Kennedy has already limited who can get this year’s Covid shots. Now, he eyes changes to a key program that […]

Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore is using her platform to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. Known for her powerful performance in the film Still Alice, Moore recently partnered with Eli Lilly & Co. to promote brain health. Her efforts focus on encouraging people to take proactive steps to reduce their risk of this progressive condition. […]

Many American families could see their health insurance costs go way up next year. The special help from the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, might end soon. This could make premiums jump by hundreds of dollars each month. For some, like the Safford family, it means tough choices about money and health care. Leighanne Safford […]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to share new data next week. This data links the Covid vaccine to 25 deaths in children. Officials will present it at a big vaccine advisory meeting. Many people will watch closely. The news comes from sources who talked to NBC News. The Washington Post first reported […]

It is indeed a fact that many women in their 40s and 50s are heading towards the process of weightlifting and fitness. It’s not that many people used to do, avoiding bicep curls, push-ups, planks, Pilates, and barre classes (which they do now). This isn’t a total beauty thing; it’s about feeling strong and redefining […]

As the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches on September 11, 2025, Democratic senators are raising urgent concerns about the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a federal initiative that provides medical care for first responders and survivors affected by 9/11-related illnesses. In a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. […]

It’s now one of the hot issues in the world of the hepatitis B vaccine and more so after the questioning that was done over its safety by none other than the Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This vaccine is given to infants at birth to shield them from the threatening Hepatitis B virus […]

Florida will be the first state in the country where getting vaccines at school is considered optional and parents can decide if their kids get those shots. The announcement came from Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s Surgeon General on September 3rd, 2025 as an alteration to long-standing public health policies that had mandated vaccines against dangerous […]