Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC. (Photo by … More
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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has never been afraid to challenge conventional wisdom— sometimes acting…
Category: 5. Health
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Florida Blue CEO To Retire From Fast-Growing Health Insurer
Patrick Geraghty, president and chief executive officer of GuideWell Inc. and Florida Blue, will … More
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CDC Study Finds Deforestation Is A Leading Indicator Of Ebola Outbreaks
A general view of a deforested farm in Yanonge, 60 km from the town of Kisangani in Tshopo province, … More
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In Twist, Misdiagnosis Victim RFK Jr. Cuts Agency Fighting Misdiagnoses
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has announced a reorganization plan that endangers the agency … More
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In an ironic twist, the agency…
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Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening
Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist.
This delay comes at a time when the population of aging adults is rising dramatically. By 2050, the number of adults over 85 is
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Massive cuts to Health and Human Services’ workforce signal a dramatic shift in US health policy
On March 27, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced plans to dramatically transform the department. HHS is the umbrella agency responsible for pandemic preparedness, biomedical research, food…
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Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains
The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.
Public health experts believe the numbers are much higher,…
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Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.
The viruses that cause…
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Meta AI Has One Big Advantage Over ChatGPT And Others
Meta has a huge family of applications.
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Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, has made AI his foremost priority in addition to pushing the possibilities of social connection with various disruptive product suites…
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Purdue University Sets An Example For Institutionalizing Well-Being
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A 2025 report on Inside Higher Ed described the incoming class of 2029 as being highly diverse and including many students with significant mental health concerns. As indicated in a 2023 study in…
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