A group of federal lawmakers, led by Rep. Greg Steube, sent a letter urging the Department of Justice to investigate four states whose laws prohibit religious exemptions from vaccine mandates for schoolchildren. They argue such laws violate constitutional religious freedoms and the Free Exercise Clause.
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Health authorities are investigating an outbreak of infant botulism that has hospitalized 51 babies and is linked to a specific brand of infant formula. The situation has raised concerns among parents and pediatric health experts.
Health experts say the Nipah virus poses limited global risk for now. Concerns grow over potential lab manipulation increasing its pandemic threat.
Researchers published a major review outlining biological mechanisms by which aluminum adjuvants in vaccines may contribute to autism in genetically susceptible children.
Insects are disappearing globally at alarming rates, a trend documented by long-term studies and raising concern among scientists and some doctors. This loss could disrupt ecosystems and harm food systems tied to pollination and nutrient cycling.
A lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics is reviving controversy over its claim that infants could theoretically respond to 10,000 vaccines at once. Critics argue the argument avoided addressing cumulative safety concerns in the childhood vaccine schedule.
Patients report they were never warned about severe risks linked to SSRI antidepressants, including withdrawal, emotional numbness, sexual dysfunction, and psychosis. Growing evidence challenges long-standing claims of safety promoted by regulators and drug manufacturers.
Industry-backed lawmakers are advancing changes to the Toxic Substances Control Act that could limit public petitions and roll back safeguards against toxic chemicals. Critics say this undermines key protections meant to shield health and environment.
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and five other plaintiffs today accused the American Academy of Pediatrics of running a decades-long racketeering scheme to defraud American families…
Critics of technocratic systems joined a CHD panel to debate geoengineering, weather modification and threats to the environment and human health. The discussion explored climate change responses and the implications of climate intervention strategies.
Iowa’s House Health and Human Services subcommittee advanced a bill that would mandate medical examiner reports for infant deaths include vaccination dates and types. Supporters say it adds useful information to investigations; critics warn it could fuel harms.
A federal appeal has been filed in a lawsuit challenging the National Park Service’s policy of refusing cash for entrance fees at some parks. The suit argues the policy is unlawful and seeks reversal of its dismissal so the case can proceed.
California is auditing hundreds of schools with vaccination rates below 95% and threatening to withhold attendance-based funding. Critics argue the policy uses financial pressure to enforce compliance rather than address public health concerns.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed 21 new members to the federal autism advisory committee, signaling a renewed focus on unanswered questions surrounding autism. The group aims to examine causes, treatment, prevention, and long-standing research failures.
Factory farms exploit regulatory loopholes to transfer massive amounts of manure to unregulated fields, allowing pollution to reach U.S. waterways with little oversight. The practice, known as manifesting, shields agribusinesses from accountability.
Children’s Health Defense has asked a federal court for an emergency order allowing two New York teens to remain in school while a lawsuit challenges the state’s repeal of religious vaccine exemptions. The case highlights alleged harm to disabled and vulnerable students excluded from classrooms.
Vaccine industry leaders are blaming Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for falling sales, stock declines, and stalled investment in new vaccines. Executives say increased scrutiny of vaccine safety has disrupted long-standing approval and rollout expectations.
A newly published case study links a tetanus-diphtheria booster to the onset of a rare autoimmune blood disorder in a previously healthy adult. Researchers say the case highlights major gaps in vaccine safety research and post-market surveillance.