Hundreds of employees at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have openly protested against recent policy changes enacted by the current administration. These alterations, which threaten to undermine the NIH's standing as a leading public funder of biomedical research, have spurred significant
The decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to alter the United States' COVID-19 vaccination guidelines, especially regarding pregnant women and healthy children, has stirred considerable controversy. Announced on May 27, this move bypassed the conventional protocol of the Centers for Disease Control and
BioNTech, a leading force in the global pharmaceuticals industry, has embarked on a strategic acquisition of CureVac to solidify its position in mRNA-based cancer therapeutics. With this acquisition, the company looks to expand its capabilities beyond the notable success achieved with the COVID-19
Recent studies have highlighted the significant link between socioeconomic status and the prevalence of helminth infections in Brazil, using wastewater-based epidemiology as an innovative investigative tool. This method involves analyzing untreated sewage sludge to detect helminth eggs, providing
In a groundbreaking development in the field of psychiatric care, researchers have unveiled an innovative pill designed to be taken once a week for the treatment of schizophrenia. This remarkable advancement aims to redefine the treatment landscape for patients who struggle with the debilitating
The threat of proposed budget cuts casts uncertainty over critical asthma care programs in Imperial Valley, a region notorious for its environmental challenges and high asthma prevalence. Residents in this agricultural zone face unique health risks due to dust and pesticides, exacerbating asthma
