Tag: Public health
Why Vaccines Are Important During Texas Measles Outbreak
A tragic incident unfolded in Texas this week, marking the first measles-related death in the United States in a decade. The victim, a school-age...
Developing an Effective Norovirus Vaccine: Progress and Prospects
Norovirus, the dreaded stomach bug, has been wreaking havoc this winter with its sudden onset of gastrointestinal distress. Unlike the flu or COVID-19, there...
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy: Saving Millions from Guinea Worm Disease
Former president Jimmy Carter's legacy in the fight against Guinea worm disease has left a lasting impact on millions of lives worldwide. His dedication...
RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public Health
RFK Jr. Potential Head of CDC, FDA, NIH: Impact on Public HealthHappy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick...
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Examining the Evidence.
Is Fluoride in Drinking Water Safe? Delving into the DebateFor decades, municipalities in the U.S. have been adding fluoride to tap water, touting its...
Preparing for a Bird Flu Pandemic: UK’s Plan for Five Million Vaccine Doses
Preparing for a Bird Flu Pandemic: UK's Plan for Five Million Vaccine DosesMore than five million doses of a vaccine are being prepared in...
E. coli Outbreak Linked to Organic Carrots: 39 Sickened, 15 Hospitalized
An outbreak of E. coli linked to organic carrots has affected at least 39 people, with 15 hospitalized. The FDA has recalled specific brands...
Reevaluating RFK Jr.’s Influence on American Public Health
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a well-known vaccine skeptic, has been nominated by President Trump to head the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services....
Climate Change Increases Dengue Cases in US: Scientists Issue Warning
Climate change is causing a significant increase in dengue fever cases worldwide, according to a recent study. The study estimates that nearly 20% of...
Bird Flu in Wastewater: Implications for California and Beyond
Since the first avian influenza outbreaks struck the U.S. earlier this year, experts in health and agriculture have been struggling to monitor the virus's...
BREAKING NEWS
New Title: Unveiling Universe’s Largest Structure: Closer to Earth Than Expected
So, like, the universe’s biggest structure, the Hercules-Corona Borealis Great Wall, was already a huge deal to explain with universe models because of its...
