Philadelphia Health Officials Urge Former Dental Patients to Get Tested for Hepatitis and HIV
Health officials in Philadelphia are urging certain former patients of a dental clinic accused of unsafe sanitary practices to get tested for hepatitis and HIV following possible exposure risks between April 2025 and May 2026. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health identified the clinic Wednesday as Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, also known as Smiles on […]
American Doctor Infected With Ebola Airlifted From Congo to Germany for Treatment
An American surgeon who contracted Ebola while working in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo was flown to Germany for treatment Tuesday after his condition deteriorated significantly, according to leaders of the Christian missionary organization where he served. Scott Myhre, East and Central Africa area director for the missionary group Serge, described the condition of […]
Ebola Death Toll Rises in Eastern Congo as WHO Warns Over Rapid Spread
At least 131 people have died and more than 500 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the country’s health ministry said Tuesday, as concerns grow over the government’s delayed response to the outbreak. Samuel Roger Kamba, the country’s minister of public health, said authorities had recorded 513 suspected […]
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 […]
