Health & Pandemics

States Sue HHS to Keep Federal Dollars for Transgender Procedures for Minors

Coalition of 19 Democrat-led states and DC sue HHS over proposals to bar federal funding for transgender medical procedures for minors.

Why Some Doctors Are Turning Against Vaccine Mandates

Citing inadequate safety testing, weak monitoring, and poor risk–benefit analysis, Koka now opposes vaccine mandates.
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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.

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