PUBLIC HEALTH THREATS

Jun 20 2025HEALTH

Why Some People Are Wary of COVID-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic brought vaccine skepticism into the spotlight. This is a big deal. It's one of the top 10 threats to public health. There were big protests and a lot of false information spread about the vaccines. This made some people wary of getting the shot. A study was done to understand why some people are hesitant about COVID-19 vaccines. It looked ...

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Jun 01 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Vaccine Halted: A Step Back in Public Health?

The U. S. government has taken a surprising step back in its fight against potential health threats. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently canceled a significant contract with Moderna, a biotech company known for its COVID-19 vaccine. This contract, worth $766 million, was aimed at developing a new vaccine for bird flu, specifically the H5N1 stra...

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May 04 2025HEALTH

Plants Fighting TB in Congo: A Hidden Arsenal

In the heart of Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a major health crisis. It is one of eight countries that together account for two-thirds of the world's tuberculosis (TB) cases. This is a serious problem, especially since many people in Congo struggle to get proper healthcare and TB treatments. So, what do they do? They turn to nature. They use pl...

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