Health & Pandemics

After Decades of Dismissal, Chronic Lyme Disease Is Now Getting Recognized

Patients with persistent Lyme symptoms face medical limbo as federal officials and researchers debate causes, treatment, and what to call the condition.

Stanford Study Pinpoints Cause of Vaccine-Linked Myocarditis and a Possible Fix

Myocarditis from COVID-19 vaccines is caused by two chemicals acting together, according to a new Stanford study published on Dec. 10.
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Health Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for Children

HHS Sec. RFK Jr. and other officials announced new steps they’re taking to cut down on breast removal and other “sex-rejecting” procedures for children.

CDC Stops Recommending Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends that all newborns receive a dose of the hepatitis B vaccine soon after birth.

Florida AG Sues Prominent Medical Groups Over Their Promotion of Transgender Treatments for Minors

Florida is suing major medical groups, saying they misled the public about the safety and effectiveness of hormones and surgeries for children.

FDA Not Adding ‘Black Box’ Warning to COVID-19 Vaccines: Commissioner

The FDA is not adding “black box” warnings to COVID-19 vaccines, even though an agency center recommended it, FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said on Dec. 15

How the Child Vaccine Schedule Could Change Under Trump’s Directive

Federal recommendations for a handful of vaccines have already changed during President Donald Trump’s second term.

FDA Investigating Deaths Potentially Linked to COVID-19 Vaccines Across Age Ranges

The U.S. FDA is looking into the potential links between COVID-19 vaccination and deaths in various age groups, according to the Dept of Health and Human Services.