Robert Kennedy, the U. S. Health Secretary, told senators that he plans to hand over a contract belonging to anti‑vaccine activist David Geier before the week ends. Geier works as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although he is listed in the Department of Health an
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stepped onto Capitol Hill for two Senate hearings and turned a sharp moment into a win over Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock, who tried to challenge him on health policy. First, RFK Jr. spoke with the Finance Committee about his agency’s budget and how former President Trump’s dea
Many people want to eat better, move more, and reduce the chance of diseases that can be avoided. Yet most of us struggle to turn those intentions into everyday actions. A recent study in the United States found that while 74 % of adults believe chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease can
A security guard at a Bronx urgent‑care clinic was badly hurt by two people. The incident happened on April 14, around 2:30 p. m. , near Walton Avenue. The guard tried to stop a fight between the attackers, but they reacted violently. One attacker stabbed him with an unknown blade. The o
The world of women’s football is getting a fresh focus on health and performance. A new initiative from the global governing body offers science‑backed plans to help female players stay fit and safe. The program looks beyond the pitch, addressing nutrition, injury prevention, mental well‑being, and
A 61‑year‑old woman, Denise Irene Roberts, is set to face an arson trial after a judge decided the evidence was not strong enough for a hate crime charge. The court said Roberts could receive up to six years in prison if found guilty of setting the fire, instead of a potential nine‑year sentence tha
If you run a team giving anaesthetics to kids, you’re not just managing drugs and monitors—you’re shaping how families experience some of the scariest hours of their lives. The job has always been intense, but three things are making it trickier: what patients actually need keeps getting more compli
A federal judge recently tossed out a health department rule that tried to cut off federal funds for any clinic offering gender-affirming care to minors. The judge called the December 18 order reckless, saying it ignored legal limits and harmed kids by blocking treatments their doctors had recommend
Research shows that alcohol often plays a role in conflicts within relationships. Most of these findings come from wealthier nations, leaving questions about other parts of the world. Sub-Saharan Africa struggles with high rates of violence against women in homes, but few studies have explored wheth
More than one in four adults in England now live with two or more long-term health problems. This growing trend, called multimorbidity, creates tough challenges. Patients often juggle multiple treatments while dealing with fragmented care systems that focus on one disease at a time. Doctors struggle
