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COVID-19 Vaccine Makers and Providers Granted Immunity Through 2029

Biden admin extended liability protections for COVID-19 vaccine makers, health care providers, and others through 2029, sparking renewed debate over accountability for vaccine-related injuries.
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo.

Florida’s Surgeon General Comes Out Against Fluoride in Water Supply

Florida’s Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issued a new guidance advising against the long-standing practice of adding fluoride to public drinking water supply.
Winter Haven city officials vote to remove fluoride from water supply

City Votes to Remove Fluoride From Water Supply Amid RFK Jr. Announcement

U.S. municipality to remove fluoride from water supply after judge ordered looked into alleged health issues posed by compound ahead of Trump administration.
RFK Jr. talks health care agenda following Trump win: ‘I’m not going to take away vaccines’

After Trump Win, RFK Jr. Says ‘Entire Departments’ at the FDA ’Have to Go’

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who backed Trump, said that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) bureaucracy should be winnowed down.
An example of a bug out bag prepared by survival expert Creek Stewart. Courtesy of Creek Stewart

Preparing for the Unexpected: The Bug-Out Bag

Having a bug-out bag prepared can help you mitigate the challenges emergencies present and ensure you have what you need to survive during and after the emergency.

Stock up for Survival: Essential Food Storage Tips for Emergencies

With the unpredictable nature of life and the world, preparing for worst-case-scenarios can mean the difference between extreme discomfort and smooth sailing.
Y Chromosome Linked to Autism Risk in Males

Study Links Autism to the Y Chromosome

Scientists found a potential explanation for why autism affects boys at nearly 4 times the rate of girls: the male sex chromosome itself may increase the risk.
Medicare Enrollment Form

Key Updates for Medicare Enrollees: What You Need to Know for 2025

Significant changes are coming to Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It’s essential to understand how your coverage will—or won’t—work for you in 2025.
Pandemic Policy: Opening Remarks

Stanford Holds Conference to ‘Repair Rifts,’ Reflect on Pandemic Policy and COVID Origins

In early October, Stanford University held a conference to discuss and reflect on pandemic policies during COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in White Oak, Md., on June 5, 2023

FDA Proposes New Vaccine Approval Process for Pandemics

Due to concerns about the H5N1 avian virus, which has been shown to spread to humans, the FDA has proposed a new approach to pandemic vaccines.
A person receives a COVID-19 vaccine

Appeals Court Revives Montana Law Barring Vaccine Status Discrimination

A U.S. appeals court on Oct. 9 removed the injunction blocking a Montana law that prohibits discrimination based on vaccination status.
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Drug Trials Funded by Manufacturers Find 50 Percent Greater Drug Effectiveness

Drug studies sponsored by drug manufacturers report higher drug efficacy than studies not sponsored by drug company, Journal of Political Economy report finds.