Last Sunday, former President Donald Trump gave a nod to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's idea of removing fluoride from the U. S. water system. In an interview with NBC News, Trump said, "Sounds okay to me, " when asked about Kennedy's proposition. This view goes against the advice of public health agencie
A key figure in Donald Trump's transition team has revealed that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a prominent vaccine skeptic, wants access to federal health data. Kennedy believes this data will help him prove that vaccines are unsafe, potentially leading to their removal from the market if Trump returns to
In a surprising move, a public health department in Idaho has been barred from giving COVID-19 vaccines. This is the first time in the US that a health department has been halted from providing these vital shots. While other states have limited vaccine promotion or recommended against them, Idaho's
A few days ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared on a Zoom call that President Trump had promised him a top job at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the agency that includes the CDC, FDA, NIH, and USDA. This could be a big problem because Kennedy is known for his anti-vaccine beliefs an
As the weather cools down and flu season kicks in, tracking the spread of H5N1 avian influenza becomes trickier. The virus has been detected in 380 dairy herds across 14 states. With winter approaching, public health departments face a tougher job separating H5N1 from regular flu cases. People with
The Peabody Board of Health decided to put the brakes on a proposed "generational smoking ban" after a lengthy public meeting. This ban aimed to restrict tobacco sales to people born after 2004, gradually phasing out sales over time. Supporters argued it would reduce public health risks without harm
You might want to think twice before ordering a Quarter Pounder. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 75 people in 13 states have fallen ill due to an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. This isn't just a minor issue; 22 of these cases were serio
Summer heat and a vicious virus are proving a dangerous combination for California's dairy industry. Dead cows and calves pile up along roadsides in Tulare County, with swarms of flies and circling birds awaiting their turn. Since the H5N1 bird flu virus hit California in August, 124 dairy herds and
Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some concerning news. The vaccination rates for kindergartners in the US have dropped again. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 92% of kids got their routine shots—a decrease from 93% last year and 95% in 2019-2020. The drop is m
Imagine you're in Africa, where a virus called mpox is causing trouble. Picture more than 1,000 deaths and outbreaks in 18 countries. Africa's top health boss, Jean Kaseya, warns that things could get worse. Why? Well, countries are struggling to test for mpox quickly. Money promised by other countr
