Trump Asks DoD to Boost Coal Power Use
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026 — President Trump on Wednesday directed the Department of War to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants, a move signaling a renewed … Read more
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USAID Innovation Lab: Revived & Reimagined
Every great new discovery has to start somewhere. Penicillin emerged from moldy petri dishes and years of rigorous testing. The Spice Girls began with an open … Read more
FDA Rejects Moderna Flu Vaccine Review
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen … Read more
Methadone Treatment: Access & Rising Opioid Use
PHILADELPHIA— Methadone treatment for opioid use—which cuts the risk of overdose death in half—has significantly increased among individuals insured by Medicaid since 2010, a new analysis … Read more
Measles Case Confirmed in San Bernardino County – 2024 Update
Measles Case Confirmed in San Bernardino County,Sparking Public Health Alert Table of Contents Measles Case Confirmed in San Bernardino County,Sparking Public Health Alert Rising Cases Reflect … Read more
FDA to Crack Down on Hims & Hers Wegovy Sales
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2024 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Hims & Hers, a telehealth … Read more
Measles & Vaccine Fears: Somali Community in Minnesota
Minneapolis Somali Community Faces Renewed Measles Threat Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy and Immigration Concerns as the U.S.risks losing its measles elimination status, a confluence of factors – … Read more
Statins Side Effects: What Does the Data Say?
Landmark Study Challenges Decades of Statin Fears, Paving Way for Wider Use Table of Contents Landmark Study Challenges Decades of Statin Fears, Paving Way for Wider … Read more
Antibiotic Allergy Labels: Are They Accurate?
NEW HAVEN, Conn., February 6, 2024 — Nearly one in five bone marrow transplant patients—18.5%—carry an unnecessary antibiotic allergy label, possibly complicating their care and increasing … Read more
Illinois Pediatric Vaccine Schedule Updated
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois will continue to recommend a standard set of childhood vaccinations, even as federal guidelines have shifted, the Illinois Department of Public Health … Read more
Cancer Fight in Europe: Impact of Global Instability
EU Cancer Plan Faces Cuts as Geopolitical concerns Shift Priorities A landmark European Union initiative to combat cancer is facing important budget reductions and a diminished … Read more
Cienfuegos Maternal & Child Program: Results & Challenges | Radio Space “Here the Town”
Cienfuegos’ Maternal and Child Program Achieves Promising Results in 2025 Table of Contents Cienfuegos’ Maternal and Child Program Achieves Promising Results in 2025 Infant Mortality Rate … Read more