Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing for leading the $1.7 trillion health agency overseeing Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, food safety, and hospital inspections faced opposition. Sens.
Cassidy and Sanders challenged his vaccine safety stance, including refusal to reject vaccine-autism theories. Despite his family's healthcare rights legacy, Kennedy maintained a noncommittal 'pro-safety' position.
During the Correspondences project, Patti Smith collapsed from severe migraines at Cultura ArtÃstica Theater in Sao Paulo. The incident occurred 30 minutes into her climate change reading with Berlin-based Soundwalk Collective.
Despite doctors' attention, Thursday's performance status remained uncertain. Returning in a wheelchair, she apologized, receiving supportive audience response: "Don't be! We love you!".
A 32-year-old Mulago Hospital nurse died from Sudan strain Ebola in Kampala, with 44 contacts monitored. Diana Atwine oversees response after 2022-23's 55 deaths.
Regional concerns include Tanzania's Marburg outbreak and Rwanda's contained outbreak. Discovered 1976 near Ebola River in Congo and South Sudan, the virus caused 11,000 West African deaths (2014-16).
A 2004 Bombardier CRJ-701 from Wichita crashed 2,400 feet from Ronald Reagan National Airport runway after colliding with Fort Belvoir UH-60 Blackhawk at 9 p.m. American Airlines Flight 5342 with 64 people and helicopter with 3 soldiers fell into Potomac River. Multiple fatalities reported.
Airport reopens 11 a.m. Thursday, says Sen. Marshall.
Kansas City's tuberculosis outbreak since January 2024 spans Wyandotte and Johnson counties, with 67 active and 79 latent cases, causing two deaths. While significant, it trails Georgia's 2015-2017 outbreak (170 active, 400 latent).
US reported 9,600 cases in 2023, while globally, TB killed 1.25 million and infected 8 million. Treatment requires months of antibiotics.
Wegmans recalls 46-ounce frozen chicken nuggets (produced Aug 26, 2024; best-by Aug 26, 2025) due to bone fragments, affecting Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and DC. Multiple complaints received, no injuries reported.
Full refund available at 1-855-934-3663 (M-F 8AM-7PM, S-S 8AM-5PM). Return or dispose.
Wegmans recalls 46-ounce chicken nuggets containing bone fragments, affecting 9 states/DC. Products from Aug 26, 2024, with Aug 26, 2025 best-by date require disposal or return for full refund. No injuries reported.
Contact 1-855-934-3663 Monday-Friday 8am-7pm or weekends 8am-5pm. USDA issued health alert after multiple complaints.
Wegmans recalls 46-ounce frozen chicken nuggets produced Aug 26, 2024 (best-by Aug 26, 2025) due to bone fragments, offering refunds via 1-855-934-3663 (M-F 8am-7pm, S-S 8am-5pm). Multiple complaints but no injuries reported.
Affected packages distributed in DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, VA, and DC should not be consumed.
Wegmans recalls 46-ounce frozen chicken nuggets produced Aug 26, 2024 (best-by Aug 26, 2025) due to bone fragments, offering refunds via 1-855-934-3663 (M-F 8am-7pm, S-S 8am-5pm). Multiple complaints but no injuries reported.
Affected packages distributed in DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, VA, and DC should not be consumed.
Wegmans recalls 46-ounce frozen chicken nuggets across 8 states and DC due to bone fragments. USDA FSIS alert covers products produced Aug 26, 2024, with Aug 26, 2025 best-by date. No injuries reported.
Customers should discard or return products for refunds. Contact 1-855-934-3663 Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Health Secretary nomination hearing before the Senate Finance Committee sparked controversy over his anti-vaccine activism, despite claiming support for vaccines and noting his vaccinated children.
His nonprofit's lawsuits, statements questioning vaccine safety, and 2024 campaign promises about ending chronic disease drew criticism from Senator Wyden and alarmed public health officials.
Kennedy's HHS nomination shows 30% approval in AP-NORC poll of 1,147 adults. His anti-vaccine stance faces opposition, while processed food restrictions gain 70% bipartisan support. Views on fluoride removal, raw milk, and weight loss drug coverage draw mixed reactions.
His pro-choice position conflicts with Republican base, as 60% support legal abortion. Survey margin: 3.9%.
Dietitians Thomas (Leesburg) and Pankonin (Lincoln) emphasize cooking methods' impact on nutrients. Steaming, microwaving, and blanching preserve nutrients best. Fat aids absorption of vitamins A (squash), D (mushrooms), E (peppers), K (greens).
Cooking increases bioavailability of lycopene (tomatoes) and betacarotene (carrots). Brief cooking preserves nutrients; boiling risks nutrient loss.
Trump ordered immediate US-WHO collaboration termination January 2025, affecting CDC's 30 staff and millions in funding. Nkengasong's memo halts all interaction. Impact includes Marburg virus, monkeypox research, bird flu monitoring, and PEPFAR HIV program serving 20 million patients.
The Bush-initiated program saved 25 million lives. Experts Klausner and Grinsztejn warn of severe global health consequences.
ADHD diagnoses affect 1 in 17 US adults, exemplified by Allison Burk's age-42 discovery. 2013's broader criteria, social media, and telehealth drive increases. Justin Barterian reports doubled Ohio State assessments.
Margaret Sibley develops professional guidelines while diagnostic costs reach thousands. COVID-19 triggered medication shortages. The inherited condition impacts focus, requiring comprehensive evaluation and treatment.
15+ states propose vaccine bills amid declining immunization rates. AP-NORC poll shows split public opinion while states fall below 95% vaccination threshold. Legislation includes religious exemptions, injury databases, parental consent, and ingredient disclosure.
Only 4 states maintain medical-only exemptions. West Virginia's new religious exemption reflects Trump/RFK Jr influence on vaccine policy shifts.
North Dakota's gender-affirming care ban faces trial Monday following 2023 lawsuit. Law criminalizes providers, exempts existing patients. CDC reports 25% transgender teen suicide rate. Rep.
Tveit claims child protection; medical organizations oppose ban. Families travel 8 hours for care. Among 26 state bans facing constitutional challenges, federal judges generally rule against restrictions.
CIA assessment concludes COVID-19 likely originated from Chinese lab, though with low confidence. Released under Trump appointee Ratcliffe, the Biden-requested analysis led by Burns examines virus properties, Wuhan lab conditions, and transmission patterns.
While aligned with Department of Energy's findings, both lab leak and natural origins through animal transmission remain plausible. Investigation continues despite limited Chinese cooperation.
Towana Looney, surviving 61 days with a United Therapeutics pig kidney at NYU Langone Health, marks the longest successful xenotransplant. Following her 1999 kidney donation and eight years of dialysis, Dr.
Montgomery's team performed this FDA-approved compassionate use surgery. Despite brief rejection concerns, her kidney functions normally, while she serves as an ambassador, sharing her groundbreaking journey through social media.
Bird flu forced Long Island's last duck farm, Crescent Duck Farm, to cull 100,000 birds. The 140-acre North Fork operation, established 1908, supplies 4% of U.S. duck production.
Owner Doug Corwin laid off 47 of 75 staff. Once among 100+ farms producing 7.5 million birds annually in 1960s, it joins 13 million infected birds nationwide, with 67 human cases, 1 death.
NEJM Evidence research shows 60mg ulipristal acetate (double Ella's dose) plus misoprostol matches mifepristone's 97% abortion effectiveness in 133 women up to 9 weeks pregnant, though 4 needed additional treatment. Dr. Winikoff's Gynuity study offers alternative amid mifepristone challenges.
Dr. Grossman (UC San Francisco) warns findings could endanger contraception access.