Category: Public Health

Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.

Trump Leads, and His Party Follows, on Vaccine Skepticism

Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.

CDC warns of fentanyl risk at online pharmacies: 3 notes

The CDC has issued a warning regarding the dangers of ordering medications from online pharmacies, highlighting the significant risks of fentanyl exposure. 

Doctors Urging Conference Boycotts Over Abortion Bans Face Uphill Battle

A famed breast cancer surgeon has created a California alternative to a major Texas event. Yet many doctors believe boycotting medical conferences in states that criminalize abortion accomplishes nothing and can be harmful.

Vance-Walz Debate Highlighted Clear Health Policy Differences

The vice presidential debate showcased the very different views of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, and Democratic Governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s VP pick, on health policies past and present.

Hospitals push flu shots ahead of virus season

Hospitals and health systems are working diligently to vaccinate community members and staff against influenza before virus season ramps up.

XEC variant gains traction

After its detection in 28 countries, the CDC began tracking the proportions of COVID-19 variant XEC. 

The Medicare Advantage Influence Machine

New court filings and lobbying reports reveal an industry drive to tamp down critics — and retain billions of dollars in overcharges.

White House unveils new efforts to curb gun violence: 3 healthcare takeaways

The Biden administration on Sept. 26 unveiled a suite of new efforts to combat gun violence, including directives to ensure healthcare providers are reimbursed for firearm safety counseling. 

RSV may be linked to sudden infant deaths, study suggests

An off-season spike in respiratory syncytial virus may have contributed to a rise in sudden unexpected infant deaths during the pandemic, according to a new study from researchers at Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine.