Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says FDA Will Review Petition Targeting Ultra-Processed Food Ingredients
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the Food and Drug Administration will move forward on a petition seeking a renewed safety review of certain ingredients commonly used in ultra-processed foods. The citizen petition, filed last year by former FDA Commissioner David A. Kessler, calls on the agency to reassess the safety […]
U.S. Completes Withdrawal From World Health Organization, Trump Administration Says
The United States has formally completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, the Trump administration announced Thursday, one year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order initiating the process. The decision was confirmed in a joint announcement by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of State. A senior HHS […]
FCTA Warns Parents, Schools on Child Immunisation Compliance
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned that parents, guardians, and school owners who fail to comply with child immunisation directives will face sanctions. The warning was issued by Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), during a press briefing in Abuja on Saturday. Fasawe said the renewed enforcement drive aligns with the Child […]
Trump Administration Warns Against Tylenol Use During Pregnancy, Defying Medical Consensus
The Trump administration on Monday issued new guidance warning that the use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of autism, despite no conclusive scientific evidence to support the claim. During a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would begin alerting […]
Joe Biden Diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer; Family Reviewing Treatment Options
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, his office confirmed in a statement Sunday afternoon. The diagnosis follows the discovery of a nodule during a recent medical examination prompted by worsening urinary symptoms. “On Friday, President Joe Biden was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterized by a Gleason score of 9 […]
Second Child Dies as Texas Measles Outbreak Worsens, Officials Urge Vaccination
An eight-year-old girl in western Texas has become the second child to die from measles amid a fast-growing outbreak of the highly contagious virus, health officials confirmed Thursday. The child, who had no underlying health conditions, was unvaccinated and died from complications related to the disease. Aaron Davis, Vice President of UMC Health System, confirmed […]
Pope Francis Remains in Critical Condition but Stable, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis remains in critical condition but has not suffered any additional respiratory crises, the Vatican announced on Sunday. The update comes a day after the 88-year-old pontiff was reported to be in a serious state following a week-long hospitalization for a lung infection. According to Vatican officials, Francis had a “quiet night” and “rested […]
Pope Francis Faces Critical Health Setback Amid Respiratory Crisis
Pope Francis experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring oxygen support, the Vatican confirmed. His condition remains critical as doctors closely monitor his health. A Vatican statement revealed that blood tests showed plateletopenia, a condition associated with anemia, prompting the need for blood transfusions. “The Holy Father continues to be alert and […]
President Biden’s Campaign Pauses Amid COVID-19 Infection, Raises Concerns Among Top Democrats
President Joe Biden faces new questions about his candidacy in the upcoming November election, with his campaign events currently on hold due to a COVID-19 infection. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the top two Democrats in Congress, have reportedly met with Biden individually to express concerns over his bid […]
Nigeria Battles Severe Cholera Outbreak, Reports 103 Deaths Across 34 States
Nigeria is facing a severe cholera outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting 103 deaths from 3,623 suspected cases across 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The outbreak has affected 187 Local Government Areas (LGAs), with Lagos, Bayelsa, Abia, Ebonyi, Katsina, and Zamfara states being the most impacted, […]
