The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that Chagas disease, often called the kissing bug disease, is now considered widespread in the United States. This condition is caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, which is found in the feces of the triatomine bug, commonl
In a recent Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. found himself under scrutiny. Dr. Robert Malone, a new CDC vaccine adviser, had strong words about the event. He called it "political theater" on Newsmax. Malone criticized Sen. Elizabeth Warren for questioning Ken
A new health surveillance system is making waves, but is it really here? The CDC's upcoming budget includes a mention of the "Biothreat Radar Detection System, " a high-tech tool designed to quickly identify emerging germs. However, the details are scarce, and the system's existence is shrouded in m
In Arizona, getting a COVID-19 booster shot isn't as straightforward as one might hope. While many pharmacies have the vaccine in stock, there are rules to follow. Right now, you need a prescription if you're under 65 and don't have any underlying health issues. This is because the guidelines are st
A recent hearing brought attention to the ongoing debate about vaccine policies in the U. S. Senator John Barrasso, a doctor from Wyoming, expressed his concerns about the direction of vaccine policy under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Barrasso pointed out that vaccines have saved millions
Washington, DC, has seen a drop in crime since federal law enforcement stepped in. But not everyone is happy about it. The city's mayor, Muriel Bowser, says crime has gone down. She points to fewer carjackings, gun crimes, and homicides. She thinks people feel more accountable now. But she also say
The mayor of Washington, D. C. , has changed her tone about President Trump's decision to take control of the city's police. At first, she was very upset and called it an "intrusion" on the city's independence. She even urged people to vote for Democrats to stop what she saw as an "authoritarian pus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is going through a tough time. Workers are feeling the pressure from recent events, including a shooting and big budget cuts. Many employees who lost their jobs are back, but things are still uncertain. Projects are on hold, and people are worried
A former top health official has raised serious concerns about the recent decision to pause certain mRNA vaccine research. Dr. Jerome Adams, who once served as the U. S. Surgeon General, warns that this move could have dire consequences. The decision to cancel 22 mRNA vaccine projects came from Sec
A man's strong belief in vaccine misinformation led to a violent act. Patrick Joseph White, 30, opened fire on the CDC in Atlanta. He was inside a CVS across from the CDC's main entrance. No CDC staff or civilians were hurt, but he damaged several buildings and killed a police officer. White was fou
