A recent debate within the FDA has sparked concerns about the future of vaccine safety and policy. Dr. Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, sent an internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children. " This claim was me
Apple has rolled out iOS 26. 2 with critical security patches, including fixes for two WebKit bugs that could have been exploited in targeted attacks. Alongside this, iOS 18. 7. 3 was also released to address the same vulnerabilities for users who haven't upgraded to iOS 26. However, there's a catch
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a lot of changes, including the extension of Obamacare subsidies. These subsidies were meant to help people during tough economic times. But now, even though the pandemic is over, some politicians want to keep these subsidies going forever. This is a big deal bec
Adm. Brian Christine, a top health official and doctor, recently spoke out against medical gender transitions for minors. He believes the Trump administration's decision to stop these procedures is the right move. Christine argues that science and ethics support this change. He says doctors should
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to stop funding several programs run by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This move has sparked concerns about how it will affect children and families nationwide. The AAP, which represents around 67, 000 pediatricians, has
MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu
In Washington, two different plans are being put forward to deal with crime and immigration. One plan, from a Republican, wants to give local police more money and tools to fight drug cartels. The other, from a Democrat, wants to limit how local police can work with federal immigration officers. Th
Tobacco is still a big problem around the world. It causes a lot of sickness and death. The World Health Organisation has rules to control it. These rules are called Articles 9 and 10. They focus on what's inside tobacco products and what they release. But putting these rules into action is hard. T
The recent U. S. decision to expand travel restrictions to include Antigua and Barbuda, as well as Dominica, has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean. This move, effective January 1, targets countries with citizenship-by-investment programs and weak passport security, according to the White House.
A group of almost 30 organizations is pushing for a change in how Canada handles pesticides. They want the government to stop plans that might make pesticide rules weaker. These plans were part of the latest budget. The group says the changes could hurt farmers, people's health, and the environment.
