Category : Health Policy


CDC Panel Delays Vote on Infant Hepatitis B Vaccine

A key US vaccine advisory committee has postponed a crucial vote on restricting infant hepatitis B immunisation after a contentious meeting. Experts warn of far-reaching health consequences. Read the full story.

RFK Jr's Panel Weighs Delay of Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine

A US vaccine advisory committee, reshaped by Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, is considering a major shift in childhood immunisation policy. Experts warn the move could reverse decades of progress in combating the liver disease.

Victoria to Ban Unnecessary Intersex Child Surgery

Victoria, Australia, is set to introduce landmark laws banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. The move follows a damning inquiry and aims to protect bodily autonomy. Read the full report.

Is a daily glass of wine good for your heart?

A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.

HIV aid cuts risk 3.3m new infections by 2030

Devastating cuts to international health funding are reversing progress in the fight against HIV/Aids, with new reports warning of millions of new infections. Read the full analysis.

Prostate cancer screening limited in UK

UK expert advisers are set to recommend prostate cancer screening only for men with specific genetic variants, not the wider population. Discover the new guidelines.

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