74 m. ago Science drives our public health policy here in Washington state and as part of the West Coast Health Alliance. We don’t trust Robert Kennedy Jr.

Science drives our public health policy here in Washington state and as part of the West Coast Health Alliance. We don’t trust Robert Kennedy Jr.  facebook.com

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2 h. ago 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick

As of Dec. 1, there have been 51 confirmed mpox cases in Massachusetts this year, with 37 of those cases occurring between Aug. 1 and Dec. 1. The post 2 mpox cases confirmed in Worcester as Mass. health officials warn of ‘concerning’ uptick appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 h. ago Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom 'should not be our next president' after he vetoed menopause care bill

Halle Berry declares Gavin Newsom 'should not be our next president' after he vetoed menopause care bill  Los Angeles Times

Politics

4 h. ago Depression is common among police. One cop found relief on the comedy stage

Depression and other mental health issues affect millions of Americans. Police are especially vulnerable, due to the stresses of the job. One officer in Colorado found an outlet doing standup comedy.

Events

5 h. ago Vaccine Advisory Panel Again Postpones Vote on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns

After heated disagreements, the committee members, appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., delayed the vote until Friday morning. It was the third time the vote had been postponed.

Events

5 h. ago ‘Isolated workers’ to receive panic buttons under new Washington state law

‘Isolated workers’ to receive panic buttons under new Washington state law  Safety+Health magazine

Society

6 h. ago Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak

Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison envisions a super HSA that would let users buy health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.

Economics

6 h. ago CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infants

After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots.

Sport

6 h. ago Simple nightly habit linked to healthier blood pressure, study suggests

New research reveals that a consistent bedtime can lower blood pressure without sleeping longer. Simple sleep timing changes may reduce cardiovascular risk, experts say.

Events

7 h. ago Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Signing of a Health Framework of Cooperation

Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Kenyan President William Ruto at the Signing of a Health Framework of Cooperation  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Politics

7 h. ago As Health Care Subsidies Teeter, Congress Is Again at an Impasse

Democrats won an agreement for a floor showdown after the shutdown, but consensus still eludes the Senate. Will Republicans pay a political price?

Events

7 h. ago Vaccine Panel Again Postpones Vote on Hepatitis B Shot for Newborns

The advisory committee delayed the vote until Friday morning after heated disagreements. It was the third time the vote has been postponed.

Events

7 h. ago After Years of Debate, Vatican Says No to Women Deacons, at Least for Now

But a papal commission examining the question said further study was required, and advised that women should be given other leadership roles in the Catholic Church.

Politics

9 h. ago Eric Dane Says There's 'No Reason To Be In A Good Spirit' During ALS Battle, BUT...

Eric Dane won’t back down. In a candid virtual panel with I AM ALS on Tuesday, the Grey’s Anatomy alum got real about how the diagnosis is taking a toll on him — and what he refuses to do in the face of the health battle. As we’ve been covering, Eric, just 53, first announced [...] Read More... The post Eric Dane Says There's 'No Reason To Be In A Good Spirit' During ALS Battle, BUT... appeared first on Perez Hilton.

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9 h. ago George Clooney's kids don't care about his success (and that's a good thing)

In Jay Kelly, Clooney plays an emotionally stunted movie star struggling with work and family life. He can relate: "We're all balancing it. We're never getting it perfect."

Politics

9 h. ago Alternate proteins from the same gene contribute differently to health and rare disease

New findings may help researchers identify genetic mutations that contribute to rare diseases, by studying when and how single genes produce multiple versions of proteins.

Science

10 h. ago Alabama Barker Defends Relying On 'Daddy’s Money' & Still Living With Travis Barker!

Alabama Barker doesn’t care what you think about her “daddy’s money”! In a new TikTok this week, Travis Barker‘s 19-year-old hit back at haters while explaining why she prefers to live with her rockstar dad then in her own home! That’s right, the teenager owns a 5-bedroom house, which she bought from her mom Shanna [...] Read More... The post Alabama Barker Defends Relying On 'Daddy’s Money' & Still Living With Travis Barker! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Politics

10 h. ago The stark disparity in maternal health care for Indigenous women | Op

The stark disparity in maternal health care for Indigenous women | Op-Ed  The Seattle Times

Politics

11 h. ago The Diplomat Who Was Accused of Sexual Abuse but Kept His Job

President William Ruto faces pressure after a Times investigation showed that his government downplayed or ignored the mistreatment of women working in Saudi Arabia.

Politics

13 h. ago Poll Suggests Voters May Blame Republicans More if Affordable Care Act Subsidies Go Away

About half of people covered under the Affordable Care Act say that if their health costs spike, it will have a “major impact” on how they vote in the 2026 midterm elections, a survey found.

Politics