Health

In a significant legal move, seven leading medical organizations have initiated a lawsuit against recent modifications to the CDC's childhood vaccine guidelines, denouncing the changes as "egregious, reckless, and dangerous."

Chronic stress undermines physical progress by maintaining the nervous system in a fight-or-flight state. Regulating your physiology and integrating nervous system resets into daily routines can mitigate reactivity, enhance movement, coordination, and recovery, and facilitate relaxation.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised the childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule, a move that may result in confusion, lower vaccination rates, and heightened illness and mortality. This decision follows the influence of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., known for his anti-vaccine stance.

The Trump administration's revised nutrition guidelines have drawn criticism for simplifying the complex issue of obesity and neglecting the specific health challenges faced by Black communities. Experts warn that the recommendations, which emphasize increased consumption of saturated fats, could inadvertently lead to higher calorie intake and exacerbate existing health disparities.

Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina, passed away less than a week after delivering her daughter, Eden, due to complications from severe preeclampsia. Her death underscores the alarming racial disparities in maternal mortality rates, drawing attention to systemic issues affecting Black mothers.

The latest update to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocates for the consumption of whole foods, healthy fats, and increased protein, while advising a reduction in added sugars and preservatives. The introduction of an inverted food pyramid underscores the emphasis on higher protein intake.

The Eaton Fire has left a lasting impact on Altadena, a historically Black enclave in Los Angeles County, razing thousands of homes and uprooting families. The recovery process has been marked by slow progress, high costs, and significant challenges for the community.

The families of three women who died following liposuction and fat transfer surgeries conducted by plastic surgeon Heidi Regenass have initiated legal action against Elite Body Sculpture, alleging false advertising and negligence. Additionally, patients have lodged complaints citing unforeseen pain during cosmetic procedures.

Researchers in Switzerland have developed a microrobot, no larger than a grain of sand, that can be steered by magnets to deliver medication with pinpoint accuracy inside the human body, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of hard-to-reach diseases and reducing side effects.

The Trump Administration's attempt to halt the Environmental Protection Agency's $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, designed to aid climate justice initiatives in underserved communities, faces a legal challenge following the approval of an emergency appeal.