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Trump's job ratings stay negative; Americans express strong support for vaccines

The president's overall approval sits at 43%, while 78% of respondents said they support the use of vaccines.

Space travel may accelerate the aging of stem cells by as much as 10 fold

Stem cell aging is potentially worrisome because it diminishes the body's natural ability to repair tissues and organs.
Photo collage of archival NASA images of astronauts in space
Photo collage of archival NASA images of astronauts in space
4d ago

China battles mosquito-borne virus with Covid-era methods as U.S. issues travel warning

More than 10,000 cases of chikungunya fever have been reported since July, the largest outbreak ever documented in the country.
Guangdong Moves Swiftly To Combat Chikungunya
Guangdong Moves Swiftly To Combat Chikungunya

What the science says about acetaminophen, pregnant mothers and autism

RFK Jr. reportedly plans to link Tylenol use in pregnant women to autism. The medication has been recommended as a safe option for decades.
President Trump Meets With His Cabinet At The White House
President Trump Meets With His Cabinet At The White House

Kenvue stock drops 10% on report RFK Jr. will link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

HHS will release the report that could draw that link this month, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Kenvue Inc. Products tylenol coated tablets for sale shelf
Kenvue Inc. Products tylenol coated tablets for sale shelf

For some, Medicare isn't covering the updated Covid vaccine yet

Health Secretary RFK Jr. told a Senate committee that most Americans are going to be able to get a Covid shot for free.
Senior patient getting vaccine.
Senior patient getting vaccine.
4d ago

Recall

Recall

Frozen vegetables sold in 6 states recalled over possible listeria contamination

Endico Potatoes Inc. in Mount Vernon, New York, recalled its frozen peas and carrots, as well as its mixed vegetables.
Female hand holding zip bag with frozen vegetables on blue background close-up.
Female hand holding zip bag with frozen vegetables on blue background close-up.

GOP saw poll showing Trump voters support vaccines ahead of Kennedy hearing

The poll, conducted by veteran Republican pollsters, found that a majority of Trump voters believe vaccines save lives.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
5d ago

Joe Biden

Joe Biden

Biden undergoes skin cancer surgery, months after prostate cancer diagnosis

The former president had Mohs surgery, which is used to treat the most common forms of skin cancer. He had a cancerous skin lesion surgically removed in 2023 while he was in office.
Former President Joe Biden
Syndication: Wilmington News Journal
Former President Joe Biden
Syndication: Wilmington News Journal
5d ago

GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy pits RFK Jr. against Trump on vaccines

A doctor who supports vaccines, Cassidy is walking a tightrope as he seeks re-election in Louisiana and wants the president's support.
Side by side of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Side by side of Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La. and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

RFK Jr. draws bipartisan pushback at Senate hearing over moves to limit vaccines

The health secretary drew fierce condemnation from senators over his criticism of vaccines and his decision to oust the CDC director.
Robert Kennedy Jr. speaking
Robert Kennedy Jr. speaking

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