In a recent development, a powerful figure in the White House has given billionaire Elon Musk the green light to make significant changes to federal health agencies. This move has sparked controversy and concern among some cabinet members. Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) has been
The year 2020 was a turning point for health science. The world was grappling with a new virus, and scientists were in a desperate race to find a solution. The mRNA vaccines were created in record time. These vaccines were different from traditional ones. They didn't contain a weakened or dead vir
The world has been in a tough spot since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. With over 2. 5 million lives lost, healthcare systems strained, and economies struggling, finding a way out became urgent. Vaccines were seen as the key to getting back to normal. Lots of money and brainpower went into making them f
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken things up. Scientists have been working hard to figure out how the virus spreads. One popular tool they use is the SEIR model, which keeps track of people who are Susceptible, Exposed, Infectious, and Recovered. Some clever folks have improved this model to make it e
In a surprising turn of events, the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order that would cut federal funding for schools requiring Covid-19 vaccinations for students. This move was seen as a response to the ongoing debate surrounding vaccination mandates in educational ins
COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c
Near the end of 2020 a wild idea sprung up to gather lots of volunteers to figure out certain long term problems that the new Covid vaccine could be causing. Soon the BiCoVac was ready to go. This was a big venture that took place across the whole of Denmark. This wasn't about how well
Have you ever wondered how any country decides which flu vaccine works best for elderly people? It's not as easy as it sounds. For Spain, there's been a bunch of new vaccines in the past few years. In an effort understand if these vaccines are actually worth money spent on them, health decision-make
People are talking. Senator Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be having another go at the Senate Health Committee this coming Thursday at 10 am. The issue here is that he needs the Senate's approval if he wants to become the new head of the Department of Health and Human Services. Now, let's talk
Imagine a room filled with senators, all eyes on one man: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This was his big moment, his first of two hearings to become the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services. A lot was riding on this day. This wasn't like other confirmation hearings. Kennedy's no
