Medical experts warn that the ongoing political persecution and potential prosecution of Dr Anthony Fauci are damaging the US health system, eroding public trust, and hindering pandemic lessons.
Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs due to potential Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, affecting six states with eggs sold under various brands between June 6 and July 3.
Blackstone Medical Services faces severe backlash after a Medellin manager was filmed warning employees they could face consequences for leaving work during a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
US authorities are moving to shut down Network for Hope, a Kentucky organ donation group, after allegations that staff pressed ahead with a 2021 organ recovery surgery despite the donor showing signs of life.
Indigenous health workers and artists in Australia have created an anti-smoking and vaping anthem titled 'Voices of Resistance', which has been nominated for Best New Talent at the National Indigenous Music Awards.
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr urged parents to vaccinate children for measles, despite his past vaccine criticism, as the US faces a record outbreak with over 2,370 cases this year. Medical experts link the surge to declining immunization rates, a trend many attribute to Kennedy's skepticism.
A study analyzing birth outcomes of physician and lawyer mothers in Texas found physicians, especially surgeons, had higher rates of low birth weight and pre-term deliveries, attributing differences to stressful work conditions, with improvements seen after a 2011 work-hour reform for residents.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to reform England's adult social care system, open to tax rises, to end high user costs amid aging population challenges.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the US cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control, despite over 10,000 cases across 40+ states. The FDA identified Taylor Farms lettuce as a source, leading to a recall, but a "false positive" didn't alter the advisory.
US health authorities identified shredded iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico supplier, served at Taco Bell, as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Over 1,600 cases and 94 hospitalizations have been reported across five states.
A Hong Kong couple, aged 92 and 100, actively combat social isolation by playing boccia daily. Their engagement in the sport, organized by NGO Helping Hand, highlights how activities and community support are crucial for elderly well-being and cognitive function.
A 92-year-old woman and her 100-year-old husband in Hong Kong are actively engaged in boccia, a sport they use to train their minds, exercise their bodies, and stay connected. Their daily routine contrasts with the rising social isolation faced by many elderly individuals in the city, highlighting the importance of activities and community support.
Derryn Hinch, the "human headline" known for his outspoken journalism and political career, has died at 82. Hinch, who served as a senator, was twice jailed for naming sex offenders and had a career marked by controversy, health battles, and a rags-to-riches story.
An Indian senior citizen's experience with US healthcare, detailing exorbitant medicine costs (Rs 2,500 in India vs. Rs 42,000 in the US) and delayed service, has gone viral. The account highlights perceived advantages of living in India, such as affordable services and conveniences.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians is raising alarms in the US healthcare sector. Experts warn that deporting Haitian TPS recipients, who are vital to the workforce, could worsen the existing staffing crisis, particularly in long-term care facilities.
A foodborne illness caused by the cyclospora cayetanensis parasite has affected at least 145 people across 17 US states, with New York being a major hotspot. Twenty individuals have been hospitalized, and health authorities suspect domestically distributed produce as the source.
New evidence, including emails from a colleague, suggests Robert F Kennedy Jr's 2019 Samoa trip was a "mission" to study medical records after a vaccination discontinuity, contradicting his Senate testimony. The visit preceded a deadly measles outbreak.
US health advisers are reviewing Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva, for individuals 50 and older. The vaccine, similar to those used for COVID-19, showed a 27% reduction in flu cases in a study. The FDA is assessing its safety and efficacy, with a decision expected before the winter flu season.
A personal account of a family's struggle with a loved one's dangerous alternative health treatments, leading to her death. The author explores systemic issues like medical misogyny and misinformation, advocating for empathy and open communication to protect others.
In Gaza, war and extreme inflation have led to the rise of 'molokhia cigarettes' as a desperate substitute for traditional tobacco. Vendors mix dried molokhia leaves with liquid nicotine, and sometimes toxic industrial substances, due to soaring prices and import restrictions. Doctors warn of severe health risks, including cancer and breathing difficulties, but economic pressure and addiction drive continued use.
Despite a lack of FDA approval and scientific evidence, stem cell treatments for autism are proliferating in the US. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. is seen as an ally to these clinics, with concerns raised about potential deregulation and families being sold false hope.
Human Rights Watch warns that US global health aid is conditioned on pacts that jeopardize human rights, potentially requiring abortion surveillance and undermining patient privacy. Seven African nations are pressured to accept agreements granting the US broad access to surveillance data and samples.
