The US Department of Health and Human Services recently made a bold move. They ended a contract with Moderna. The contract was for developing an mRNA vaccine for bird flu. The reason given was that mRNA technology is not well-tested. This decision sparked a response from Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bou
A small sailing boat named Madleen left Sicily, Italy, with a mission to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza. This boat is part of a group called Freedom Flotilla Coalition. The group wants to deliver aid to Gaza and get the world's attention on the ongoing crisis there. The journey is risky, but th
In the early hours of a recent Sunday, a grim scene unfolded in the Gaza Strip. At least 31 people lost their lives, and over 170 were injured as crowds rushed towards an aid distribution site. This tragic event highlights the desperate situation in Gaza, where people are risking their lives for bas
In the heart of Jordan, warehouses are bursting with food and medicine meant for Gaza. These supplies, intended to combat malnutrition, are rotting away. Israel's restrictions have halted their entry since March. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNR
HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Unfortunately, the vaccination rate is far from the 80% target set by Healthy People 2030. This is especially true among LGBTQ+ individuals. The issue is complex and multifaceted. Technology is a big part of young adults li
The world is changing fast. Climate change is a big deal. It is affecting everything and everyone. This includes how we think about death and dying. Education about death is not new. But it needs a fresh look. Especially now. It is time to think about death in a way that connects us all. This includ
The Supreme Court recently sided with the Trump administration. They allowed the suspension of a program that protected immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This program, started under Biden, let around 530, 000 immigrants live and work temporarily in the U. S. The court's decisio
In Texas, a unique program has been shining a light on a dark issue. This program is one of the few in the country that focuses on helping sex-trafficked patients within a hospital setting. The main goal of this program is to understand who these patients are and how substance use fits into their ex
The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) is trying to take over aid distribution. This has led to chaos and violence. The UN and other international bodies are not happy with this new approach. They say it is not safe and will not meet the needs
A mother's love is supposed to be unconditional, but in a chilling case from South Africa, a mother's actions have left the nation in shock. A court recently handed down a life sentence to a woman for a horrifying crime: selling her own six-year-old daughter. The girl, Joshlin Smith, vanished from
