HEALTH POLITICS

Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Bolsonaro's Health Declines Amid Hospital Stay

The former Brazilian president is still in intensive care after a lung infection, but doctors report his kidney health has worsened and inflammation markers are rising. The DF Star hospital in Brasilia confirmed that there is no current plan for him to leave the facility. The 70‑year‑old receives an

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Mar 03 2026HEALTH

President Trump’s Neck Rash Explained by His Doctor

Dr. Sean Barbabella told CNN that the red mark on President Trump’s neck is a side effect of a common cream he is using as a preventative skin treatment. The doctor said the president has been applying the cream for one week, and the redness may linger for several weeks. He did not explain why the t

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Vaccine Skeptic RFK Jr. May Shape Future U. S. Health Policies

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

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Vaccine Safety: A Senator's Warning to Trump's Team

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,

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