— In a small village in Nigeria, under the protective shade of a thatched shelter, Yagana Bulama holds onto her surviving baby, heart heavy with loss. One of her twins could not withstand the grip of malnutrition, a silent killer exacerbated by slashed international funding. Her story is just one among many unfolding tragedies in
President Donald Trump’s administration found itself at a crossroads when a federal judge intervened, demanding the halt of slashing billions in federal funding for public health departments. U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy, presiding in Rhode Island, made a significant ruling on Friday that resonated far beyond the courtroom. In response to a lawsuit spearheaded by
One week into her new job, Lisa Grouette realized something profound. Absent was the familiar Sunday night dread that used to grip her before each Monday morning at her previous workplace. For a decade, she endured an insurance agency led by a boss who subjected her to verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and baseless accusations. Despite
Six months had passed since the citizens of Missouri made their voices heard, supporting an amendment that upheld abortion rights. However, the political landscape was about to shift dramatically as Republican lawmakers spearheaded a drive to overturn this decision. In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the state capital of Jefferson City, these lawmakers
One week into her new job, Lisa Grouette realized something profound. Absent was the familiar Sunday night dread that used to grip her before each Monday morning at her previous workplace. For a decade, she endured an insurance agency led by a boss who subjected her to verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and baseless accusations. Despite
Six months had passed since the citizens of Missouri made their voices heard, supporting an amendment that upheld abortion rights. However, the political landscape was about to shift dramatically as Republican lawmakers spearheaded a drive to overturn this decision. In a bold move that sent shockwaves through the state capital of Jefferson City, these lawmakers
On a recent Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grabbed headlines by unveiling plans to ease restrictions on certain harmful “forever chemicals” present in drinking water. This move comes approximately a year after the Biden administration established the first-ever national standards aimed at curbing these substances. The backdrop leading up to this decision is crucial
Senator Bill Cassidy’s scrutiny of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s stance on vaccines ignited a heated discussion during his confirmation hearing as the head of the nation’s health department. Amid concerns about Kennedy’s history of promoting conspiracy theories related to vaccines, Senator Cassidy sought reassurance that such views would not impede Kennedy’s ability to lead effectively.
In a groundbreaking legal decision, Judge Sima Patel made waves in Detroit by striking down Michigan’s long-standing 24-hour waiting period before an abortion. This contentious law, which had been in place for years, was declared to be in direct conflict with a voter-approved amendment that enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution back in 2022.
U.S. health regulators recently made a groundbreaking announcement that has stirred up discussions in the medical community. The Food and Drug Administration, under the leadership of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., revealed plans to phase out fluoride-containing supplements commonly used to strengthen children’s teeth. This decision marks a significant shift in traditional dental care