RFK Jr. Halts mRNA Vaccine Funding: The Reason Behind the Decision U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended funding for 22 vaccine research projects totaling $500 million. These initiatives focused on mRNA-based vaccines targeting respiratory infections like COVID-19 and influenza. Kennedy argues the mRNA approach has shown poor
Funding Delays Disrupt Critical Overdose Prevention Programs The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has signaled that the long-delayed Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program will finally receive full funding ahead of a key budget deadline. Sources within CDC confirmed that previously withheld funds—rumored to be around $140 million—have
Teen Suicide Rates Are Declining: What the Numbers Reveal According to newly released data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), rates of suicidal thoughts and attempts among U.S. teenagers have dropped significantly between 2021 and 2024. The percentage of adolescents aged 12–17 who experienced serious suicidal
The Hidden Risks in Your Diet Go Beyond Smoking A growing body of research suggests that your dietary choices may play a much bigger role in cancer risk than previously thought. A recent study published in Thorax shows that individuals who consume higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods are 41% more
As climate change continues to intensify, so too does the urgency to understand its far-reaching effects on human health—particularly on the brain, one of the most complex and sensitive organs in the body. New research is revealing that rising global temperatures and prolonged heatwaves are not just environmental or infrastructural
How Microplastics Enter the Human Body Microplastics are everywhere—air, water, and food. Whether you drink from a plastic bottle, microwave leftovers in a plastic container, or breathe indoor air, you’re likely ingesting microplastic particles daily. A study conducted in 2024 revealed that global microplastic consumption has increased sixfold since 1990,
In a historic shift, dozens of U.S. states are introducing legislation to regulate or ban artificial food dyes and chemical additives in response to rising public concern over health risks. These proposals, part of a growing trend across red and blue states alike, reflect mounting frustration over the federal government’s
A leading British plastic surgeon is calling on parents to take stronger measures to protect their children from long-term sun damage, amid growing evidence that skin cancer risk in children is significantly underestimated. Children’s increased sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and prolonged exposure during outdoor play has been linked to
Some Children Are More Vulnerable to Ultra-Processed Foods—Here’s What Parents Should Know When Kerri Boutelle’s children were young, she observed a curious pattern: while one child might eat just half of an ice cream cone and set it aside, another would devour the entire cone quickly—and then reach for any
In a significant development for women’s health, a growing coalition of physicians, scientists, and public health advocates is urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift the black box warning currently required on low-dose vaginal estrogen products. This longstanding warning, which suggests an increased risk of serious health
US President Donald Trump has moved to intensify economic pressure on Iran by signing an executive order that threatens additional tariffs on countries that continue commercial ties with Tehran. The measure authorizes penalties on goods entering the United States from any nation deemed to be trading directly or indirectly with
Bad Bunny is preparing for one of the most consequential performances of his career as he steps onto the Super Bowl halftime stage, carrying not only the weight of global stardom but also the responsibility of representing Puerto Rican culture and Latino identity before an audience that regularly surpasses 115
Big Tech shares have come under intense pressure after renewed concerns that aggressive artificial intelligence spending could be outpacing near-term returns. Over the past week, more than $1 trillion in market value has been erased as investors reacted to earnings reports that highlighted the scale and persistence of capital expenditures