Conflicts of Interest Are Eroding Trust in U.S. Health Agencies
Why has public trust in U.S. health agencies plummeted? Because conflicts of interest (COIs) have soared to unprecedented levels. FDA: Industry-Funded Oversight? At the Food and Drug Administration, skepticism over pharmaceutical influence dates back to the 1992 passage of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which allowed drugmakers to fund FDA reviews. What followed […]
How Earth Day Can Inspire Better Health for Doctors and Patients
Earth Day: When I was a kid, my dad and I would hike the trail to Henninger Flats in Altadena, California. We’d sit at a wooden bench overlooking the San Gabriel Valley, sharing fruit and trail mix while trying to spot landmarks—Lake Avenue, Victory Park, maybe even our house tucked into the trees. After the […]
Bird Flu Fears Spark Recall of Raw Milk in California
California health officials are urging consumers to avoid a specific batch of raw milk after tests revealed potential contamination with the bird flu virus. The affected milk, produced by Raw Farm LLC in Fresno County, carries a lot code of 20241109 and a “Best By” date of November 27. If you have this milk at […]
First Bird Flu Case in a Child in California: Stanford Experts Urge Vigilance
California has confirmed its first case of bird flu in a child, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing H5N1 influenza outbreak. This is the first reported instance of a minor contracting the virus in the U.S. this year, bringing the total number of human cases to 55, according to the CDC. First Bird Flu […]
California Confirms Fourth Human Case of Bird Flu: Stanford Experts Weigh In
California health officials have confirmed the state’s fourth human case of bird flu this year, linked to infected dairy cattle. Nationwide, 18 human cases have been reported in 2024, primarily among those exposed to sick livestock. Bird Flu in California: New Cases Emerge The four California cases occurred on separate dairy farms, with individuals experiencing […]
Locally Acquired Dengue Case Confirmed in Baldwin Park, CA
A resident of Baldwin Park, California, has been diagnosed with a locally acquired case of dengue fever, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. This marks the third case reported in California and the first in Los Angeles County, following cases in Pasadena and Long Beach in late 2023. Understanding Dengue […]