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.
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.
That Leg Pain May Not Be Aging. It Could Be PAD
Vascular surgeon Dr. Xzabia Caliste discussed the importance of recognizing symptoms and seeking early intervention for peripheral artery disease to prevent serious complications like limb amputation.
FDA Seeks To Close Decadeslong Loophole For Food Additives
The FDA proposed a new rule on Monday requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when using ingredients generally recognized as safe, aiming to close a regulatory loophole highlighted by the Make America Healthy Again movement.
An Outbreak Of Diarrhea From A Parasite Is Surging. Here’s What To Eat And...
Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a cyclospora outbreak linked to two deaths and providing guidance on food safety practices to mitigate the spread of the parasite.
New CDC Director Takes The Helm Amid Upheaval
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making her the first Black woman to lead the agency amid ongoing concerns regarding political independence.
Temu Or Shein Could Be Hazardous To Your Health – Especially If You’re Black
Fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu face increasing scrutiny over potential health risks from toxic chemicals in their products, even as they dominate the U.S. retail market.
First Deaths Reported In Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Health officials reported Monday that two people in Michigan have died due to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which has seen more than 11,000 cases reported in the state.
Why PCOS Has A New Name: What Every Woman Needs To Know
Medical experts and organizations have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect the condition's complex metabolic nature and address healthcare disparities, particularly among Black women.
Amid AI Boom, Coal Returns — With A Familiar Cost
Environmental justice organizations are challenging a federal emergency order that extends the life of the Stanton Energy Center coal plant in Orlando, arguing that keeping the facility operational to meet rising energy demands unfairly burdens Black communities with pollution and higher utility costs.
Must Read
Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System, New Word...
A new Word In Black survey reveals Black Americans deeply value healthy eating but face steep barriers: six in 10 distrust food safety, rising prices force trade-downs to cheaper options, and most want lower costs, more neighborhood grocery stores, and nutrition education to bridge the gap between knowledge and access.
