Health

Pfizer Expands Recall of Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Due to Cancer-Causing Agent

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has expanded a voluntary recall on its anti-smoking drug Chantix due to the presence of a potential cancer-causing agent.
Pentagon Employees Encouraged to Report Cases of “Havana Syndrome” in New Defense Department Memo

Pentagon Employees Encouraged to Report Cases of "Havana Syndrome" in New Defense Department Memo

Defense Department Secretary Lloyd Austin has released a new memo urging Pentagon employees to report cases of Havana Syndrome, including the department's contractors.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Gets Pushback on Release of 'Instagram for Kids' Due to Mental Health Concerns

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Gets Pushback on Release of 'Instagram for Kids' Due to Mental Health Concerns

Lawmakers urge Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to leave his plans of launching an "Instagram for Kids" after internal research by the firm found it can take a toll on young people's mental health.
Pfizer Eyes FDA Authorization Granted on Its COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5 in November

Pfizer Eyes FDA Authorization Granted on Its COVID Vaccine for Children Under 5 in November

Vaccine maker Pfizer aims to file an emergency authorization to Food and Drug Administration in November for its vaccine to be used by children under five.
USCIS New Rule: Migrants Applying for U.S. Citizenship Must Show Proof of COVID Vaccines

USCIS New Rule: Migrants Applying for U.S. Citizenship Must Show Proof of COVID Vaccines

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday that migrants seeking U.S. citizenship must be fully vaccinated for COVID.
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Renowned Latino Muralists Spearhead National Campaign Against Hunger

Two renowned Latino muralists have been chosen by No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, as a part of its "Rebuilding" campaign that runs through October 8.
Former FDA Chief Says COVID Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Could Be Approved by Late October

Former FDA Chief Says COVID Vaccines for Children Age 5-11 Could Be Approved by Late October

Former FDA chief Scott Gottlieb said that children aged five to 11 years old could be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine by the end of October.
Pres. Joe Biden Disappointed in Republican Governors Planning to Refuse Vaccine Mandate, Says “This Isn’t a Game”

Pres. Joe Biden Disappointed in Republican Governors Planning to Refuse Vaccine Mandate, Says "This Isn't a Game"

U.S. President Joe Biden said that he is disappointed in the Republican governors trying to refuse the recent vaccine mandate he announced.
TSA to Double Fines for Passengers Who Refuse to Wear Masks

TSA to Double Fines for Passengers Who Refuse to Wear Masks

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will be doubling its fines for passengers who refuse to wear a mask.
Weight-Loss Percentage: What Is It and How Can It Help You in Your Weight-Loss Journey?

Weight-Loss Percentage: What Is It and How Can It Help You in Your Weight-Loss Journey?

Part of your weight-loss journey is tracking your progress and keeping your habits and routines consistent. However, it can be frustrating when the scale refuses to record the kind of progress and changes you have been eyeing.
United Airlines Employees with Religious Exemptions for the Vaccine Mandate Will Be on Unpaid Leave

United Airlines Employees with Religious Exemptions for the Vaccine Mandate Will Be on Unpaid Leave

United Airlines employees who have religious exemptions for vaccine mandate will be placed on a temporary unpaid leaving effective next month, citing reasons for the recent rise in COVID cases.

Vulnerable Streams Caught by Trump’s Ruling Highlighted in New Study

A new study highlights how critical non-perennial streams are important to ecosystems and society - and how these streams are threatened by climate change.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Being Called to Resign After Report Claims U.S. Funneled Funds to Wuhan Research Through National Institute of Health

Dr. Anthony Fauci Being Called to Resign After Report Claims U.S. Funneled Funds to Wuhan Research Through National Institute of Health

Chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden's administration, Dr. Anthony Fauci, is currently facing calls to resign over a report claiming that the National Institute of Health had funded Wuhan research.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Ruled Decriminalizing Abortion; Chief Justice Says Historic Day for All Mexican Women

Mexico's Supreme Court Ruled Decriminalizing Abortion; Chief Justice Says Historic Day for All Mexican Women

Mexico's Supreme Court voted on Tuesday the decriminalization of abortion in the country, which could lead to the legalization of the health procedure in the Catholic country.
Justice Department to Challenge Texas Abortion Law, Vows to Protect Abortion Seekers and Providers

Justice Department to Challenge Texas Abortion Law, Vows to Protect Abortion Seekers and Providers

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement Monday that the Justice Department will be looking for ways to challenge Texas' abortion law while protecting abortion seekers and providers.
Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner Are Investing in Anti-Aging Company Altos Labs to Help Humans 'Live Forever'

Jeff Bezos, Yuri Milner Are Investing in Anti-Aging Company Altos Labs to Help Humans 'Live Forever'

Jeff Bezos and Yuri Milner are reportedly investing in a startup biotechnology firm aiming to discover a way to reverse aging.
Florida Doctor to Refuse in-Person Treatment for Patients Who Are Not Vaccinated

Florida Doctor to Refuse in-Person Treatment for Patients Who Are Not Vaccinated

A doctor from South Florida said she would refuse to treat patients who were unvaccinated against COVID-19.
Pres. Joe Biden Flip-Flops on When Life Begins in Abortion, Says Life Does Not Begin at Conception Contradicting Past Claims

Pres. Joe Biden Flip-Flops on When Life Begins in Abortion, Says Life Does Not Begin at Conception Contradicting Past Claims

President Joe Biden on Friday said he does not believe that life begins at conception despite repeatedly claiming the opposite in the past.
Illinois Woman's Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Proof Shows 'Maderna' Instead of Moderna | Other Things Suspicious on Her Card

Illinois Woman's Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Proof Shows 'Maderna' Instead of Moderna | Other Things Suspicious on Her Card

What are the charges if you are caught using fake vaccination proof? Authorities arrested an Illinois woman in Hawaii after seeing that her COVID-19 vaccination card is actually a fake one.
Texas Restrictive Abortion Law Takes Effect As Supreme Court Refuses to Block It

Texas Restrictive Abortion Law Takes Effect As Supreme Court Refuses to Block It

The Supreme Court on late Wednesday refused to block a Texas law that would prevent women from having an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.