The world of science is facing a tough challenge. Noubar Afeyan, a key figure in the biotech industry, warns that the attacks on science won't stop at mRNA vaccines. He believes this trend will spread to all areas of medicine. Afeyan, who co-founded Moderna, has seen firsthand how political decisions can disrupt scientific progress. Last year, the Trump administrati...
People around the world are not equally affected by false health information. This is because of differences in technology, language, and how information is managed online. Some countries have better systems to handle this problem. Others struggle more. This creates what experts call an "infodemic equity gap. " It means some places are hit harder by false health clai...
States are taking steps to limit ultraprocessed foods, driven by a new push from the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This movement, part of the “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, aims to address what Kennedy calls a childhood chronic disease crisis. The focus is on foods high in added sugars, chemical additives, and saturated...
RFK Jr. has been making waves with his stance on mRNA vaccines. During a recent Senate hearing, he faced tough questions about his vaccine policies, especially regarding COVID-19 vaccines. He argued that these vaccines cause serious harm, including death, particularly in young people. However, there's no solid evidence to back up these claims. Senator Bill Cassidy, ...
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken back a report that said even small amounts of alcohol can cause cancer and other health problems. This has started a big discussion among experts, groups that support certain causes, and companies that make alcohol. The report was supposed to help update the U. S. Dietary Guidelines, but now it won't b...
A group of nine former CDC leaders, who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations, have raised serious concerns about the recent actions of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They believe his decisions are putting public health in jeopardy. The former directors, including Dr. William Foege and Dr. Mandy Cohen, expressed their worries in a New Y...
There's a big debate going on about whether young kids should get COVID shots. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says yes, especially for kids between 6 months and 2 years old. They think these kids are more likely to get really sick from COVID. But not everyone agrees. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who's in charge of Health and Human Services, has a different opin...
A former top health official has raised serious concerns about the recent decision to pause certain mRNA vaccine research. Dr. Jerome Adams, who once served as the U. S. Surgeon General, warns that this move could have dire consequences. The decision to cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects came from Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He argued that these vaccines aren't eff...
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary. He is known for not always agreeing with vaccines. In a statement, he...
The US has decided to stop funding 22 mRNA vaccine projects worth $500 million. This move, led by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, has sparked debate. Critics argue it might be a big mistake, while supporters claim it's a necessary shift. Kennedy believes mRNA vaccines don't effectively protect against respiratory infections like COVID and flu. He wants to redi...