Mexico clinics offer psychedelic therapy not available in the U.S.

A mother is advocating for insurance coverage for her 12-year-old daughter, a competitive dancer diagnosed with scoliosis, whose surgery has been denied despite medical recommendations. This situation highlights the challenges families face in securing necessary medical treatments when insurance companies refuse coverage.

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.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. health secretary, has distanced himself from government scientists while empowering activists to advance his vaccine agenda, raising concerns about the integrity of public health policy. This approach has been evident during his interactions with advisers, such as Hannah Anderson, particularly during a recent hearing in May.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has postponed its vote on the recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine for the third time, now scheduled for Friday morning. This delay follows heated disagreements among committee members regarding the necessity of the vaccine for infants.

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.

Twelve former commissioners of the F.D.A. have expressed serious concerns regarding a leaked memo from the agency's vaccine regulator, which suggests potential changes to vaccine policy. This memo has raised alarms about the safety and efficacy of Covid-19 vaccines, particularly in light of ongoing criticisms from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has labeled these vaccines as deadly despite prevailing scientific consensus.

A federal vaccine advisory committee is set to discuss the recommendation for newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine, which is currently advised to be administered within 24 hours of birth. This meeting comes as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s committee may propose changes that contradict longstanding public health guidelines regarding this cancer-preventing vaccine.