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April 3, 2024

RFK Jr. gets mobbed by media fact-checkers for saying Biden is 'much worse' for democracy than Trump

Media outlets moved to fact-check presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for claiming President Biden is a "much worse" threat to democracy than former President Trump.

April 2, 2024

RFK Jr.'s running mate an 'unknown quantity' with 'deep pockets' as GOP, Dems fear spoiler campaign: experts

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s running mate could assist him in appealing to various groups as both Republicans and Democrats panic about the third-party bid.

April 1, 2024

CDC warns of invasive bacterial outbreak amid spike in cases and fatality rates: 'Rare but severe'

An invasive bacterial infection is on the rise in the U.S., according to the CDC. A physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shared tips on treatment and prevention.

April 1, 2024

Rare human case of highly contagious bird flu confirmed in Texas

The CDC announced Monday that a person in Texas has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as H5N1 bird flu.

April 1, 2024

Pioneer of America's global HIV/AIDS program recalls hope after years of despair

Dr. John Nkengasong, who has dedicated decades to HIV and AIDS work in Africa, is reflecting on his career intertwined with a U.S. program credited with transforming care.

March 30, 2024

Bill Maher calls for COVID Commission: The 'powers that be' refuse to admit they 'got it wrong'

HBO's Bill Maher called for a "COVID Commission" to be established after calling out the "powers that be" who refuse to acknowledged they botched the pandemic.

March 29, 2024

US tuberculosis cases in 2023 were at highest level in a decade, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the number of U.S. tuberculosis cases in 2023 was at the highest level since 2013 and rose among all ages.

March 29, 2024

Rates of students skipping class remain stubbornly high since COVID closures: 'The problem got worse'

The rates of students skipping school remains stubbornly high, according to a study on chronic absenteeism from the American Enterprise Institute.

March 28, 2024

US pastors see popular Easter services as opportunity to rebuild in-person worship attendance

As pastors prepare for Easter this year, many are eager to welcome more people back to churches than they have seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago.

March 28, 2024

Disease X: Critics say Biden admin selling out US sovereignty with WHO treaty

Critics are sounding the alarm about a new global pandemic treaty they say will transfer power to the unelected World Health Organization and stifle free speech.