FDA Withdraws Studies Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
The FDA has withdrawn multiple studies that had found Covid and shingles vaccines to be safe, raising concerns in the public health community.
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Hantavirus Possibly Transmitted Human to Human on Stranded Cruise Ship
The WHO reports possible human-to-human transmission of hantavirus on a stranded cruise ship, a rare event that could have major public health implications.
Tuberculosis Cases in California Hit 12-Year High as Outbreaks Increase Nationwide
Tuberculosis cases in California reach their highest level in twelve years as outbreaks increase across the United States, prompting health authorities to strengthen monitoring
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship spreads with multiple deaths confirmed
The World Health Organization has confirmed a hantavirus cluster linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship with a Dutch couple and a German national among the dead. Passengers from multiple countries have been affected and the WHO has issued travel advisories.
WHO Confirms Two Hantavirus Cases on Cruise Ship, Suspects Human Transmission
The World Health Organization confirms two laboratory-confirmed hantavirus cases aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with seven total cases suspected. Officials raise concerns about possible human-to-human transmission among close contacts.
Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship Kills Three
The MV Hondius cruise ship with 149 people aboard has been hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak killing three passengers with multiple others showing respiratory symptoms and receiving emergency care
Kennedy Pivots to Quick Health Policy Wins After Vaccine Actions Face Resistance
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr adjusts strategy to pursue quick visible public health achievements ahead of midterm elections after vaccine-related actions encountered significant resistance
Three Dead from Suspected Hantavirus Infections on Cruise Ship, WHO Reports
The World Health Organization reported suspected hantavirus infections aboard a cruise ship, with three deaths confirmed as health authorities conduct screening and isolation procedures
Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship
The WHO confirms a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with three confirmed dead and five more suspected cases under investigation. A 69-year-old British national is in intensive care in South Africa.
MAHA Movement Pushes Strict Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods, Yogurt and Peanut Butter May Face Regulation
The MAHA movement led by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing for a strict definition of ‘ultraprocessed foods,’ potentially bringing some yogurts and peanut butters under regulatory scrutiny, drawing widespread attention from the food industry.