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
Iowa pollster Ann Selzer recently faced questions about her poll that predicted a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and President-elect Donald Trump in Iowa, a typically Republican state. The poll stirred controversy when Trump won Iowa by over 10 percentage points. In an interview, Se
A deadly disease called malignant catarrhal fever (MCF) is a big problem for cattle farmers in East Africa. This disease is caused by a virus from wildebeest. Scientists have created a vaccine to help protect cattle. The study we are talking about is the first time this vaccine was used in the field
Fresh whole blood, or FWB, is crucial when treating shock from heavy blood loss. But how easy is it for medics to get this blood into a patient's veins? Two common methods exist: using a 16-gauge needle directly into the collection bag (called the "straight stick" technique), and using an 18-gauge a
Imagine a day filled with pampering and powerful conversations. That's exactly what happened when Bevy Smith, a popular figure in the city, brought together a group of friends for a special event. Among them was Ronika Alexander-Parrish, who works as the US Medical Director for Health Equity, Vaccin
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
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who survived polio as a child, has a message for the incoming Trump administration: keep your distance from anyone trying to discredit the polio vaccine. "Anyone seeking the Senate’s consent should avoid even the appearance of association with such efforts,
Imagine being able to learn about radiology from experts around the world, all while sitting in your own home. This is the reality thanks to free-to-access radiology webinars. Let's take a closer look at how these online classes are making top-notch education accessible to anyone with an internet co
Mitch McConnell, the US Senate minority leader who survived polio as a kid, condemned the actions of a lawyer associated with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This lawyer asked the FDA to revoke the polio vaccine's approval, despite it saving millions of lives. McConnell warned that such moves undermine public
Get ready for a snowy adventure! A massive storm is on its way, covering 19 states with snow. Forecasters say some places might get up to three feet of snow. This means travel could be tough, especially in the western states like Idaho, Wyoming, California, Washington, and Nevada. These states have
