In a surprising turn of events, Louisiana's health department has been told not to promote vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and mpox. This shocking policy change was uncovered by several news outlets, including NPR and KFF Health News, after they talked to health department employees who wanted to stay a
Ever thought about why the U. S. spends a lot on healthcare but doesn't get the best results? Let's chat about that. Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was chosen for a big health job. Some say he's not right for it because he questions some health stuff. But let's look at what's really happening. Our
Imagine you're cooking up mRNA in a lab, using a common technique called in vitro transcription (IVT). This method is a big deal for making mRNA therapies and understanding RNA biology. Here's an interesting fact: the mRNA you produce can start with either a 5'-pppG or a 5'-pppA. No big deal, right?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is meeting with Senate Republicans to secure his spot as the health secretary. Despite his decades-long opposition to vaccines, he aims to convince them he holds moderate views. Kennedy has long promoted false claims linking vaccines to autism and is affiliated with anti-vaccin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is setting his sights on Capitol Hill, hoping to become the next U. S. health secretary. His visit won't be all smiles, though. Senators have their eyes on his past comments about vaccines and the food industry. They're expected to grill him on his vaccine stance, specifically
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his liberal views, is facing a tough road on Capitol Hill. His nomination as health and human services secretary has Democrats divided. While some agree with his views on corporate influence and food additives, others worry his anti-vaccine stance and controversial
California is in the midst of a tough battle against COVID-19, with infection and death rates soaring. To fight back, researchers are studying four vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and Johnson & Johnson. The goal? To find out which one can help end the pandemic the fastest. If everyone gets v
President-elect Trump sat down with NBC’s “Meet the Press” to discuss his thoughts on healthcare and abortion. He didn't have much to say about replacing Obamacare, though. He still only has “ideas” for a better plan, and he’s not sure when he’ll have a full one. When asked about abortion pills, Tru
Imagine this: A man who thinks vaccines cause autism is about to head the U. S. health department. This isn't a joke—it's happening under Donald Trump's administration. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his extreme views, is set to become director of Health and Human Services. It's a move that spark
Imagine this: a man in Brazil received his third Pfizer COVID-19 shot and soon after, his intestinal lymph nodes started to inflame. This isn't the typical reaction to the vaccine. Usually, lymph nodes near the injection site swell up a bit. But in this case, it was the mesenteric lymph nodes, locat
