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The Cyclospora Outbreak Is Easing. The Bigger Problem Isn’t.

The steady stream of food-recall announcements–plus the fact they’re usually delayed–may be leading to more illness.

The Day Big Albums Start Streaming, Traffic Deaths Surge

A study published in JAMA Network Open found a 15% increase in traffic fatalities on days when major musical artists release new albums, suggesting that increased phone usage for streaming may contribute to driver distraction.

Is 2819 Church About Jesus — Or Philip Anthony Mitchell?

As Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell's 2819 Church experiences rapid growth in Atlanta, a recent warning from prophet Joshua T. Giles has reignited a debate regarding celebrity and spiritual authority in the Black church.

False Claims About Miscarriage Risk From Covid-19 Vaccines Are Spreading Online. They Use A...

Medical experts and public health agencies emphasized that the benefits of COVID-19 vaccines far outweigh the risks for pregnant individuals, countering recent efforts by Republican senators to circulate misleading data regarding miscarriage rates.

Trump Wants To Split The MMR Vaccine Into Separate Shots. Experts Say It’s A...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order seeking to reshape U.S. vaccine policy by recommending that childhood immunizations, specifically the MMR vaccine, be administered as separate single-disease shots during individual medical visits.

The FDA Approved The First mRNA Flu Vaccine For Use In Older Adults. Here’s...

The FDA has approved Moderna's first-of-its-kind mRNA flu vaccine for adults aged 50 and older, which aims to improve protection against the virus through faster manufacturing and higher antibody production.

The Latest Tool To Help Prevent Maternal Mortality: Wristbands

Hospitals are increasingly adopting silicone wristbands to raise awareness of postpartum health risks, even as experts warn that potential Medicaid cuts under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could threaten the continuity of essential maternal care.

As School Season Begins, Trump Calls For A Revised Vaccine Schedule

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at reducing the number of recommended childhood vaccines and breaking up the MMR vaccine, a move heavily criticized by medical experts as being unsupported by science.

Yes, It’s Called ‘White People School.’ Here’s What It Teaches

Tamara Johnson-Shealey has launched White People School, a provocative new initiative by the nonprofit Reparations Sunday designed to help white Americans examine their understanding of Black history, systemic racism, and reparations through virtual lectures and field experiences.

Republican Senators Released Fauci’s Old Texts About Covid Vaccines And Pregnancy. Years Of Evidence...

Two Republican senators have released the first batch of text messages retrieved from Dr. Anthony Fauci’s former government phone as part of an investigation into his leadership and actions during the Covid-19 pandemic – including messages in which he discusses the possible risks and safety of the vaccine during pregnancy.

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Nolan Wells Would Have Turned 19 Wednesday. His Family Wrote A...

Nolan Wells would have turned 19 Wednesday. Instead, loved ones penned an emotional letter and gathered for a vigil as Mississippi authorities continue investigating his death.