Mother fights to get coverage for daughter’s scoliosis surgery

Clinics in Mexico are providing psychedelic therapy options, including ibogaine treatment, particularly for U.S. Army veterans dealing with depression and PTSD. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed a willingness to explore these alternative therapies, despite warnings from experts about potential risks such as cardiac and neurological harm.

The CDC advisory panel has once again delayed a vote on hepatitis B vaccines, following a tumultuous meeting that raised concerns about misinformation. This postponement continues to stall the decision-making process regarding the vaccination recommendations for newborns.

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel has postponed a crucial vote on hepatitis B vaccines following a tumultuous meeting characterized by misinformation. This delay raises concerns about the decision-making process regarding public health vaccines.

A recent study suggests that a volcanic eruption around 1345 may have contributed to the arrival of the plague in Europe by cooling the climate and causing crop failures. This environmental disruption led to the transportation of grain by ships, which inadvertently carried plague-carrying fleas.

Researchers are investigating the potential cognitive risks associated with the rise of short-form video content on social media, which has become a dominant format in recent years. The study aims to understand how this engaging, algorithm-driven medium may be altering brain function and structure.

A group of advisers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering reversing the long-standing recommendation for newborns to receive a hepatitis B vaccination within 24 hours of birth. This potential change comes amid ongoing discussions about vaccine protocols and their implications for public health.

A voluntary recall has been issued for over 250,000 cases of shredded cheese sold at major retailers due to potential contamination with metal fragments, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration. This recall affects a significant quantity of product, raising concerns about food safety and consumer health.

Congress is facing a critical deadline as health insurance premiums are expected to rise significantly for millions of Americans within a month, yet efforts to reach a deal to address these escalating costs have stalled, leading to widespread pessimism among lawmakers.