President-elect Donald Trump has a new candidate for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – Dr. Marty Makary. Makary, from Johns Hopkins University, is no stranger to controversy. He’s known for his views against some COVID-19 health measures, like vaccine mandates. His nomination comes as part of
The coronavirus disease, first identified in Wuhan, China, was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. Older adults and those with underlying health issues, like cancer patients, were considered at higher risk for severe illness and death. Immunodeficiency caused by cancer and i
Every year, experts and communicators eagerly await the Pew Research Center's report on trust in science. This year's results, released just last week, bring a glimmer of hope. After taking a hit during the pandemic, trust in scientists is slowly making a comeback. The survey, conducted with nearly
When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes se
The world has been shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic, making everyone more prepared for future health crises. The WHO's Pandemic Treaty and the World Bank's Pandemic Fund are great steps forward. But what if we could combine these efforts with a broader healthcare goal like universal health coverage (
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on public trust in scientists, but a recent survey shows a small increase. Last year, only 73% of Americans expressed confidence in scientists, but now that number has climbed to 76%. During the peak of the pandemic in 2020, the figure was much higher at 87%. The Pe
When COVID-19 hit, digital contact tracing apps became a hot topic. These apps aim to help health authorities track virus spread quickly and efficiently. But with great power comes great concern, especially about privacy. People are rightfully worried about how their data will be used. A recent surv
Imagine this: the COVID-19 pandemic is finally over, but what steps do doctors take next? A recent study in Germany looked into just that, focusing on how general practitioners (GPs) feel about keeping pandemic practices in place. The German College of General Practitioners and Family Physicians (le
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK, religious services stopped happening in person. Instead of gathering together, worshippers had to follow strict rules like social distancing, wearing masks, and not singing. This was all part of trying to stop the virus from spreading. Scientists wanted to find
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been working on a clever plan. They want to spot the next big disease before it spreads. How? By teaming up with a company called Oxford Nanopore. This company has a super-fast way to read DNA, which can help find
