Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor from Louisiana, found himself in a tough spot during a recent interview. He was asked if he regretted supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a top health job. Cassidy, known for his calm demeanor, stumbled over his words. He didn't want to talk about his personal
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its advice on childhood vaccines. Now, flu shots and others like RSV and COVID-19 are mainly suggested for kids at high risk or after a chat with a doctor. This is a shift from the old rule where everyone aged 6 months and up was
Many pregnant women use Tylenol to ease pain or lower fever. It's been around for ages and is usually safe for expectant mothers. But recently, the FDA said it might be linked to autism in kids. They were careful with their words, but some politicians jumped in with bold statements. One big name to
Florida might soon say goodbye to fluoride in its public water supply. This isn't a sudden decision. It's part of a bigger trend. The state is on the verge of becoming the second in the country to stop adding fluoride to tap water. Utah kicked things off last month with a similar ban. The move is ba
In Lebanon, Oregon, a community of about 20, 000 people has been caught up in a big debate over fluoride in their water. Some people believe fluoride helps keep teeth healthy, but others think it's harmful. Recently, they voted to stop putting fluoride in their water. This isn't just happening in Le
