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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

Big Pharma Boss Joins Trump Fundraiser Amid Drug Price Fight

Albert Bourla, the CEO of Pfizer, is set to attend a high-profile fundraiser at President Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey. The event, organized to support the pro-Trump group MAGA Inc. , aims to raise a whopping $25 million. This comes just a day after Trump sent letters to major drug co

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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

Health Secretary Halts Major Vaccine Projects

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.

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Aug 07 2025HEALTH

How Pollution and Stress Mess with Kids' Sleep

Kids' sleep is a big deal, but it's not something we talk about much. It turns out that dirty air and tough life stuff can really mess with how well children sleep. Scientists wanted to see how pollution and stress team up to affect kids' sleep. They looked at three types of pollution: tiny particl

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Aug 07 2025POLITICS

A Life of Service: Remembering Dr. Greg Brannon

Dr. Greg Brannon, a well-known figure in North Carolina's political and medical circles, passed away on July 27 at his home. He was 64 years old. Brannon, who was a strong supporter of conservative values, ran for the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives in the 2010s but was not successful. His

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Is Pulling Funding from mRNA Vaccines a Smart Move?

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 protec

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Tech Helps Moms-to-Be in Indonesia

Indonesia is trying to lower its maternal death rate. It's still too high. One way to do this is by keeping a close eye on pregnant women. A new mobile app is stepping in to help. It's called the REST app. REST stands for Risk Identification, Evaluation Counseling, Systematic Monitoring, Troubleshoo

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of Chronic Pain: Why Treatments Lag Behind Science

Chronic pain affects millions, yet treatments haven't kept up with scientific advances. Experts agree that we know more than ever about pain, but the healthcare system isn't set up to deliver the right care. Nearly one in four adults struggles with chronic pain, a number that's been rising since 201

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Aug 06 2025HEALTH

Legionnaires' Disease: A Hidden Threat in NYC's Skyline

In the heart of New York City, a silent menace has taken hold. Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia, has recently struck Central Harlem. This outbreak has left 67 people ill and tragically claimed three lives. The culprit? Cooling towers, those towering structures perched on buildings,

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Aug 06 2025CELEBRITIES

A Legend's Brief Health Scare: Coppola's Recent Hospital Visit

Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned filmmaker behind iconic movies like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now, " recently had a medical procedure in Rome. His representative quickly clarified that this was a planned procedure with his long-time doctor, Dr. Andrea Natale, and not an emergency. Earlier r

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Aug 06 2025CRIME

Montana's Hunt for a Dangerous Fugitive Intensifies

A massive search is underway in Montana for a man accused of a deadly bar shooting. Michael Paul Brown, a former soldier, is suspected of killing four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda. The search has been going on for five days, with over 35 law enforcement agencies involved. The governor of Monta

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