Dr. Erica Schwartz, nominated by President Trump to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has received an important endorsement from Senate Health Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.). Cassidy expressed confidence in Schwartz’s ability to make sound decisions following her confirmation hearing. During the hearing, Cassidy pressed Schwartz on whether she could protect...
Recent research reveals that patients with severe heart attacks may have higher levels of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to those with stable heart conditions. Italian researchers conducted an analysis on coronary artery blood samples from 61 patients undergoing angiograms, assessing blood vessels for irregularities. The study showed that 84% of patients suffering...
During a recent Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention faced tough questioning. The hearing occurred on July 15 with Erica Schwartz testifying. Senators showed clear frustration with Schwartz. The key issue was her reluctance to confirm if she would oppose implementing...
Anthony S. Fauci, known for his leadership during the coronavirus response, is preparing to testify on Wednesday. The testimony will bring him face-to-face with Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), who has repeatedly accused Fauci of having a hand in the virus’s origin. The scientist has denied these claims, maintaining that he was not involved in the...
Newsweek has mapped the states with the highest cyclospora cases in 2026 as federal health officials investigate a newly identified outbreak while continuing to monitor the largest cyclosporiasis surge in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 22 that it is probing a second outbreak affecting 72 people. The food source...
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is intensively examining seven peptide substances, an area that has seen a rise in popularity due to claimed health advantages. Scheduled meetings for July 23 and 24 at the FDA’s White Oak Campus in Silver Spring, Maryland, will see the FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee evaluate whether these peptides...
More than 1 million children in 19 states have stopped receiving SNAP benefits since the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was passed in July 2025. This finding comes from a new analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP). SNAP enrollment has fallen sharply across the nation. Participation dropped from around 42...
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces a challenging Ebola outbreak. Health investigators are conducting contact tracing to identify those who interacted with infected individuals. This task is crucial for controlling the virus, as stated by Armand Sprecher, an infectious diseases physician from Doctors Without Borders. Contact tracing involves finding out who had interactions with a...
As more Americans turn to weight loss drugs for managing type 2 diabetes and obesity, there are concerns about potential nutritional risks. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have gained popularity, with data from Statista indicating one in eight Americans using them by March 2026. This increase in usage has occurred alongside a decrease...
Maternal deaths in the United States are increasingly linked to policy decisions rather than individual actions. Recognizing this fact is crucial to addressing this public health crisis. The recent commemoration of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision highlights Tennessee’s four-year experience living under a stringent abortion ban. This legal change took effect after the U.S. Supreme...