The department led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that it recommends the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for all children. This statement was made during a lengthy Senate Finance Committee hearing where the Secretary faced tough questions from Democrats. Kennedy’s comment marks a clear
TikTok videos show many people talking about a test for gestational diabetes. The test is called the oral glucose challenge test, or OGCT. It checks how the body handles sugar during pregnancy. Some clips say the test is quick and easy. Others warn it can be uncomfortable or confusing.
Health officials decided not to share a recent report that looked at how COVID‑19 shots might keep people from needing hospital care. The paper was meant for the CDC’s main bulletin, but a disagreement over how the data were handled stopped it from being published. Researchers usually check hospi
Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u
New Jersey is joining other states in setting up teams to boost public health efforts, especially after recent shifts in national health guidelines. These groups help share knowledge and tools to track and control diseases like measles, which has been popping up in pockets around the country. The s
Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public
Robert Kennedy, the U. S. Health Secretary, told senators that he plans to hand over a contract belonging to anti‑vaccine activist David Geier before the week ends. Geier works as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although he is listed in the Department of Health an
The Department of Health and Human Services faced a long series of hearings in the Senate and House this week. The main point for lawmakers was how to cut more than a dozen percent of the agency’s budget while still keeping services available. The head of the department said the cuts were painful
Two U. S. House members quit recently after facing serious claims of sexual misconduct. One Republican and one Democrat resigned the same day, ending speculation about their futures. But walking away doesn’t always mean facing consequences. New research shows resignations in politics often act as a
Every spring, Virginia Beach turns into a stage for something bigger than just a good time. A night of music, food, and celebration brings people together to raise money for kids born with cleft lips and palates. The event is more than a party—it’s a fundraiser for a group that fixes these birth def
