Dr. Scott Gottlieb on HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s newly appointed vaccine advisory panel … from CBS Health
Dr. Scott Gottlieb served as FDA commissioner in President Trump’s first term, and is currently on the board at Pfizer and the chairman of the…
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Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin’s layoffs, budget cuts … from CBS Health
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for…
Saving money vs. saving lives: … from CBS Health
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for…
Experts say halting U.S. funds for Gavi vaccine alliance will cost lives … from CBS Health
RFK Jr. announced a halt to all U.S. funding for the global Gavi vaccine alliance. One expert calls it a “travesty and a nightmare.” Read More
Treating Hashimoto’s Disease (Hypothyroidism) Naturally with Diet … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
What were the results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of a daily half teaspoon of powdered black cumin in Hashimoto’s patients? “Autoimmune thyroiditis, also…
Nestle to stop using artificial dyes in U.S. foods, beverages by mid-2026 … from CBS Health
Nestle says it will eliminate artificial colors from its U.S. food and beverages by the middle of 2026. It’s the latest big food company making…
CDC to hire former head of anti-vaccine group founded by RFK Jr. … from CBS Health
Lyn Redwood, who spread debunked claims about vaccines, will be in the CDC’s Immunization Safety Office, multiple CDC officials tell CBS News. Read More
The state of abortion, 3 years after Roe v. Wade was overturned … from CBS Health
It’s been three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, allowing individual states to ban abortion. Despite that, the number of abortions has…
How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women … from CBS Health
Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks. Read More
Eating with Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Is the apparent protection of plant-based diets for thyroid health due to the exclusion of animal foods, the benefits of plant foods, or both? Several…
A Healthy, Natural Source of Iodine? … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
How much nori, dulse, or arame approximates the recommended daily allowance for iodine? Dairy milk supplies between a quarter and a half of the daily…
Vegans and Iodine Deficiency Risk … from WebMD Michael Greger M.D. FACLM
Most plant-based milks are not fortified with iodine. “Adequate dietary iodine is required for normal thyroid function.” In fact, the two thyroid hormones are named…
FDA allowed to help WHO update flu shots, despite Trump ban … from CBS Health
A World Health Organization official said the FDA “participated as in the past” in the process. Read More
NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery … from CBS Health
Dwayne Wade underwent kidney surgery in December 2023 after a scan revealed a tumor. Read More