The Trump administration has revoked a contract previously awarded to Moderna, a leading pharmaceutical company. This contract was for the latter stages of development of a vaccine against bird flu for human use, as well as the subsequent purchase of the vaccine, according to the drugmaker. We should note that Moderna had earlier, in January, been awarded $590 million by the … [Read more...] about U.S. Pulls $700M in Funding for Moderna’s Bird Flu Vaccine
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CDC Confirms Measles Outbreak Hits 1,046 Cases in 30 U.S. States
Measles cases in the United States have soared to 1,046, with infections confirmed in 30 states. This information comes to us from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which updated its data on Friday. Reports indicate that the states affected by this outbreak include Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, … [Read more...] about CDC Confirms Measles Outbreak Hits 1,046 Cases in 30 U.S. States
World Health Organization Gears Up for Life Without America
Hundreds of World Health Organization officials will gather in Geneva starting Monday, their minds preoccupied with a single pressing question: How will they manage global health crises, from smallpox to cholera, without the financial backing of their primary sponsor, the United States? This is a significant shift for the annual week-long assembly, which typically serves as … [Read more...] about World Health Organization Gears Up for Life Without America
Lawmakers Demand Answers From Pfizer on COVID Shot Timeline
The House Judiciary Committee has launched an investigation into the timing of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development, as we understand it today. The inquiry stems from alleged statements made by a former Pfizer scientist, Dr. Philip Dormitzer. According to reliable sources, Dr. Dormitzer reportedly claimed involvement in efforts to "deliberately slow down" vaccine testing … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Demand Answers From Pfizer on COVID Shot Timeline
No More Candy or Soda? 4 States Target Food Stamp Purchases
Governors in several states have announced their plans to remove unhealthy foods from the food stamp program. The announcement has boosted a key part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s agenda, "Make America Healthy Again ". The United States Department of Agriculture has been asked to allow the governors of Arkansas, Idaho, and Indiana to prevent … [Read more...] about No More Candy or Soda? 4 States Target Food Stamp Purchases
