In early 2024, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , pushed for major changes to childhood vaccine policies. The plan aimed to reduce the standard vaccine schedule from 16 to 11 shots and lower recommendations for diseases like hepatitis A and rotavirus. B
The Loretto Foundation just brought in Barbara Karas as its new development director, just in time for the group’s 50th birthday this fall. Karas won’t just be another face in the office—she’s taking charge of fundraising, donor talks, and even the company’s own employee charity drive. Her job is hu
Kacey Musgraves wasn’t joking when she talked about her "Dry Spell" video putting her grandmother in a tough spot. While filming the music video packed with bold lyrics, a real emergency called her away. Her grandmother, Barbara, faced a sudden spike in blood pressure that required urgent hospital c
The recent FBI investigation into the December shootings at Brown University and MIT reveals a story of long-term planning and personal struggles. The suspect, a 48-year-old Portuguese man named Claudio Neves Valente, targeted Brown University first, killing two students and injuring nine others bef
For decades, drug testing followed the same slow rhythm. Researchers ran trials in stages, then paused for months to analyze data before asking regulators for the next step. Patients waited years for treatments while paperwork piled up. Now, a new FDA approach cuts out the waiting by letting regulat
A new book suggests men can manage common urinary problems without relying on drugs or surgery. It argues that diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes can improve prostate and bladder health by reducing inflammation. The book compares the urinary system to a self-cleaning water filter, designed to work b
A bat was found in Washington County, and it tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed case of a rabid bat in Utah this year. Bats are one of several animals that can carry the disease, but in Utah most rabies cases come from them. Other common carriers are coyotes, foxes, raccoons
A drug that many people take to try and live longer is showing a surprising twist. Scientists expected rapamycin, known for helping transplant patients stay healthy, to boost the good effects of exercise. Instead, research shows it may actually reduce some of those benefits. Rapamycin is already ap
Most mental health programs for new mothers focus only on them. But when a mother struggles, the whole family feels it. Partners and other family members often don't know how to help or what to expect. That's why one team tried something different. They created a short online session just for the pe
A recent study tested whether two fruits—avocado and mango—could help adults who are at risk of diabetes. The research found that eating one avocado and one cup of mango every day for two months improved blood flow and slightly lowered blood pressure in men with prediabetes. Scientists believe the g
