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Exclusive: US Health Secretary Kennedy backs away from some recent changes to CDC vaccine panel
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s latest effort to reconstitute a CDC vaccine advisory committee backs away from some reforms he announced just weeks ago and could complicate his efforts to alter federal immunization policy, according to a copy of the plan reviewed by Reuters.
Ebola Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
Advisory to clinicians, public health practitioners, and travelers about a new outbreak of Ebola.
Yomiuri: Japan Post to Strengthen Real Estate Business, Aims for Top 10 Rank Among General Developers
Japan Post Holdings Co. announced Friday its policy to strengthen its real estate business in a new medium-term management plan. The company will develop asset-turnover businesses through such initiatives as the sale of condominiums and the establishment of a real estate investment advisory firm.
Fort McCoy holds April 2026 meeting of Safety & Occupational Health Advisory Council
Fort McCoy held a special meeting of the installation Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (SOHAC) on April 1, 2026, that included Fort McCoy...
APSA Statement on the Dismissal of the National Science Board -
The American Political Science Association (APSA) condemns the Trump Administration’s recent dismissal of all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the independent advisory and oversight body for the National Science Foundation (NSF). This [...]
EPA announces new selections to Science Advisory Board
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of new members to its Science Advisory Board (SAB), which provides expert
Health advisory issued for Fort Pierce Inlet State Park river area
The Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County advises against water-related activities
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams and U.S. Soccer Team Up with BofA to Host Annual “Sports with Us” Clinic for Southland Kids
\\ MEDIA ADVISORY ** Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Rams and U.S. Soccer Team Up with BofA to Host Annual “Sports with Us” Clinic for Southland Kids Legendary athletes to lead clinic focusing on sports fundamentals and life skills WHAT: On May 19, approximately 100 kids from across Los Angeles
Outrage over ‘Friday night massacre’ of US advisory board
Thousands of National Academy members and supporters call on Congress to reinstate culled NSF advisers
Sun Belt SAAC Participates in Spring 2026 Mentorship Initiatives
NEW ORLEANS – Sun Belt Conference’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) leaders conducted community engagement initiatives centered on mentorship during the Spring 2026 semester.
Public health advisory issued over Dayton-area restaurant's cups
Lead can cause major health risks, especially for young children, pregnant individuals and those who have prolonged exposure, according to the department.
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
/PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a...
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a significant expansion of Avalere Health's global footprint, and the launch of a new strategic offering is designed to support Japanese biopharmaceutical companies end-to-end across the product lifecycle.
Connections: Arkade forms startup support advisory board - Talk Business & Politics
Arkade, a Bentonville-based commercial growth platform supporting retail and supply chain technology companies, recently formed an advisory board. Following members include leaders across venture capital, enterprise strategy, legal and retail...
Connections: Arkade forms startup support advisory board - Talk Business & Politics
Arkade, a Bentonville-based commercial growth platform supporting retail and supply chain technology companies, recently formed an advisory board. Following members include leaders across venture capital, enterprise strategy, legal and retail...
Accel Entertainment Shareholders Back Board, Executive Pay at Annual Meeting
Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with shareholders voting to elect directors, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis and ratify the company’s independent auditor for the current fiscal year. Andrew Rubenstein, Accel’s President and Chief Exe
2026 Multi-country Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Ship
The CDC is issuing this HAN Health Advisory about a new cluster of hantavirus disease cases
Traffic Advisory: Multiple Events in Sports Complex, May 7-10
With an exciting lineup of events happening from Thursday, May 7, until Sunday, May 10, in the Sports Complex, fans are strongly encouraged to take public transportation or arrive early and allow for extra travel time. Due to ongoing construction on Interstate 95, Exit 19 Northbound entrance / exit ramps
Former NSF leaders and its board urge Senate to restore agency’s ...
Thirteen former heads of National Science Foundation and its advisory body respond to Trump administration's abrupt dismissal of the agency's entire board
Iron North Private Wealth introduces new advisory business
Iron North Private Wealth has started an independent advisory business based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
Stanford Merges AI and Data Science Efforts Under Single Institute
The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. Co-founder Fei-Fei Li takes on a new university-wide role as Special Advisor on AI and joins John Hennessy as co-chair of the advisory council.
Stanford merges AI and data science efforts under single institute
The combined institute will retain the Stanford HAI name and be helmed by computer scientist James Landay. Co-founder Fei-Fei Li takes on a new university-wide role as Special Advisor on AI and joins John Hennessy as co-chair of the advisory council.
Africa CDC Launches the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics
I’m today announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent, multidisciplinary, and trusted technical guidance on the strategic governance and implementation of genomics across Africa. The launch of ASAG marks a pivotal step in advancing Africa CDC’s vision to democratize access to […]
University of Nebraska"Lincoln College of Business
University of NebraskaLincoln College of Business The University of NebraskaLincoln College of Business presented the following at its 41st Annual Advisory Board Awards Celebration: Lifetime Achievement Award to Marc LeBaron,
Anna Grassellino appointed to DOE Office of Science Advisory Committee
Anna Grassellino of Fermilab will serve on SCAC and chair the quantum subcommittee, tasked with advancing national quantum goals.
UT Health Sciences Advisory Board to Meet Friday, May 8
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Advisory Board will meet Friday, May 8, at 11:00 a.m., in the Mooney Library, 875 Monroe Ave., on the Memphis campus.
The folly of Trump taking a "wrecking ball" to a crucial science advisory board
Without independent oversight, the National Science Foundation is “fully at the behest of the White House.”
Key US science panels are being axed - and others are becoming less open - College of Arts and Sciences
A Nature analysis shows that the Trump administration has terminated more than 100 advisory committees to science agencies — and reduced the transparency and independence of those that remain. … “I would hope that in the future, in this administration … Read more
Alarm over Trump’s dismissal of entire science advisory board
Leaders dismayed as 22-member panel advising on National Science Foundation abruptly let go
KPMG axes 400 US consultants as demand slows in key areas
KPMG cuts 400 consultants in the US advisory division due to slowing demand and low attrition.
Viewpoint: A career in science is possible, and worth it
Starting a career in science is exciting, but also demanding, with researchers often faced with intense competition, long working hours and high levels of stress. A pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry, Carol Robinson has been there. She speaks with Science|Business on the importance of creating a supportive environment, particularly for women.Robinson did not wake up one day thinking that she would become a scientist. It was only late in school that she developed an interest in chemistry. “The more you work at something, the more you think, actually, this is fascinating. So, I went much further and deeper than I ever needed to pass the exam. And then I loved it,” she says. “I thought, I’m going to give it my all. I’m going to enjoy it while I’m here. But I didn’t think this would be my career for 50 odd years.”She left school at 16 to become a lab technician with the drug company Pfizer, which is where she first worked with mass spectrometry. Fascinated, she was encouraged to take a part-time degree and then a PhD. She went on to do pioneering work in native mass spectrometry, a technique that is used to study protein structures in their natural state, paving the way for breakthroughs in drug discovery. She also broke new ground by becoming the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Cambridge, and then the first female professor of chemistry at the University of Oxford, her current home.She now wants to show young researchers that a career in science is worth it. “Sometimes, I believe the culture isn’t very encouraging, and that’s something I have worked on,” Robinson says.In 2021, she launched the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery at Oxford, whose acronym gives a sense of what she hopes it will achieve. “Maybe it is corny,” she says. “It’s just a reminder that I would like it if we could all be kind to each other and supportive, especially for early-career researchers of either gender, because there’s quite a big attrition rate in science, and maybe it just doesn’t feel like a very friendly place to work.”And yet, a career in science comes with a lot of flexibility. “There are few careers where you have that amount of freedom, to go to conferences, to the library. Just because you didn’t see me didn’t mean I wasn’t working,” she says. “And I’m excited to come in every day. So, I don’t want people to think it’s a terrible place.”Gender equality is also important when it comes to the quality of science as a career. “The more women we have, the better it becomes,” Robinson adds.Imposter syndromeAccording to EU data, women outnumber men in university education but account for just about a third of graduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem). And while the number of women working as scientists and engineers in the 27-member bloc is on the rise, their representation remains below that of men, at 41%. This discrepancy is even more pronounced in top-tier functions across these fields, where women fill just 20% of positions.Having supervised many young scientists, Robinson sees that women continue to have a greater propensity than men to doubt their abilities, a feeling she once shared. “When I was doing my PhD at the University at Cambridge, I really felt like an imposter,” she says. “I don’t think I ever felt I deserved to be there or owned it and was proud. I just thought I was lucky.” Later on, she adds, “I was always that person who said, I can’t apply yet because my CV is not strong enough.”She has now made it her job to encourage women to break with this imposter syndrome. For example, rather than calling for volunteers to give a lecture in the groups that she mentors or teaches, which nearly always results in men stepping forward, she goes straight to the women, “because I know they won’t push themselves forward.”But the gender gap in science is not just down to imposter syndrome. The “obvious” reason, Robinson says, and the reason that is on everybody’s mind when discussing workplace gender equality, is the balance between work and raising a family. Her own path was to choose between the two, taking an eight-year break after completing a postdoctoral training fellowship to bring up three children. And she continues to advise women not to work part-time while they raise a family. “You’ll just get half the pay and continue to work full-time because you are not able to fit everything in,” she says. “You should be able to have a family and come back to have the career that you want.”The solution is for men to also take career breaks. “That kind of evens it up, so that it’s not such a big thing for women,” Robinson says. “I always encourage men in my groups to do that. I think it’s important to take your share of the duties.”Support produces resultsAccording to the Women in Stem Network, a UK advocacy group, countries with strong childcare systems and equal pay policies retain more women in technical careers. In Europe, these are primarily found in the Nordic region and parts of central Europe.At the EU level, the European Commission asks all Horizon Europe applicant organisations to have a gender action plan in place. Since this criterion was introduced in 2021, the share of women leading consortia has increased to 31%, against 23% in Horizon 2020. Their overall participation, however, has risen just 1%, to 38%. After trying to weaken the requirement for gender action plans in 2025, the Commission now intends to adopt a plan for supporting women in research and innovation.Related articlesCommission scraps plan to water down gender requirements in HorizonHow gender balance can swing who wins Horizon Europe fundingRobinson herself has benefited from three Advanced Grants from the European Research Council. “I was extremely honoured and privileged to get those, because they really allowed me to fuel my passion,” she says. “Without that, it would have been a much harder slog.”Beyond applying gender rules, she says that more work is needed on translational enterprise, where women are, once again, largely underrepresented. The European Patent Office found that only 13.8% of applications were filed by women in 2022. “We have so many more women doing amazing science; why do they feel it’s not a thing to have a company?” she asks.She founded her own spin-out company, OMass Technologies, in 2016, and remains chair of its scientific advisory board now that it trades as OMass Therapeutics. As for research, Robinson is now studying how changes in the brain may be linked to depression, using port-mortem tissue. “We’re hoping to publish soon,” she says. “We had to consult with a lot of people who knew a lot more about the brain than we did. So, we’ve learnt a lot, and that’s always a lot of fun to learn a new thing. That’s what keeps you going.”
Health care costs reach a breaking point
Embargoed until 5:00a.m. ET / 4:00am CT / 30, April 2026 Statement Highlights: New American Heart Association Presidential Advisory warns that U.S. health care affordability has reached a crisis point. Rising health care costs, driven largely by...
Food safety experts warn of USDA brain drain
An autism advisory committee finally meets again, antipsychotics and dementia, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board
Without the impartial oversight of its board, the National Science Foundation is now “fully at the behest of the White House,” experts warn.
‘A String Of Erratic Decisions’: National Science Foundation Advisory Board Abruptly Dismissed
The White House firing of all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the group that advises the National Science Foundation (NSF), is yet another
WELF sets up DFSA-regulated wealth advisory business
WELF has introduced a regulated wealth advisory business in the UAE, aimed at professional and institutional clients involved in cross-border wealth and capital movements.
Entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump administration
Members of the National Science Board, which the US Congress founded in 1950, were given no explanation for their termination
Jonesboro to consider forming sports advisory committee
Jonesboro City Council is considering adding a youth sports advisory committee to coordinate the city’s youth sports programming and sports tourism.
EPA announces selection of members to the Science Advisory Board
U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on April17 announced the selection of new members to the Science Advisory Board, which consists of a chair and 36 members. Three of the selected members will also serve on the SAB Agricultural Sciences Committee.
St. Clair Co. Medical Director Nevin pushes twist on public health
Dr. Remington Nevin, the county medical director, helps to lead the monthly meeting of the St. Clair County Advisory Board of Health.
EPA appoints industry players and academics to its Science Advisory Board
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would appoint academics and players in chemical and other industries and additional scientists to its Science Advisory Board (SAB). The n…
Zeldin rebuilds Science Advisory Board
New members include a climate science skeptic and two employees from the chemical manufacturer Chemours.
Boil advisory limits Cedar Rapids businesses after water main break
A water main break in southeast Cedar Rapids is forcing some businesses to scale back operations, while others nearby say they’ve seen little impact.
Want a say in local sports? County seeks advisory committee members
Montgomery County is in search of applicants to fill a number of vacancies on the Montgomery County Sports Advisory Committee.
Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for John W. Flannagan Reservoir
April 15, 2026 Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for John W. Flannagan Reservoir Contaminants Identified in Walleye, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass RICHMOND, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a fish consumption advisory for the Flannagan Reservoir due to elevated polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) […]
Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Occoquan Watershed
April 14, 2026 Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Occoquan Watershed Contaminants Identified in Bluegill Sunfish, Largemouth Bass RICHMOND, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a fish consumption advisory for the Occoquan watershed due to elevated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) levels in specific […]
Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Chickahominy River
April 14, 2026 Media Contact: Brookie Crawford, brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov Virginia Health Officials Issue Fish Consumption Advisory for Chickahominy River Contaminants Identified in Black Crappie RICHMOND, Va. – Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is issuing a fish consumption advisory for the Chickahominy River due to elevated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) levels in black crappie. Fish […]
New Rules May Allow Broader Picks for CDC Vaccine Panel
By HealthDay Staff HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could soon have a new focus after officials changed the rules that determine who can serve on it. The updated rules were approved by Health Secretary Robert F.
Are you a ‘HENRY’? Why 90% of financial advisers will waive their minimums to get your business.
Most advisory firms’ $500,000 or $1 million thresholds are actually just branding tools. Here’s how to tell if you’re actually a good fit for their services.
RFK Jr.’s new vaccine panel rules may help sidestep court order, experts say
Kennedy signed a new charter for the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, adding more focus on vaccine injuries.
The Trump administration just updated rules for CDC's vaccine advisory panel, allowing inclusion of RFK Jr. allies
The changes published Thursday come after a recent legal defeat that has at least temporarily halted meetings of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which for decades has recommended how best to use the nation’s vaccines.
Oklahoma Governor’s Vote Steered $2 Billion Advisory Role to Former Business Partner’s Firm
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt voted to award a multibillion-dollar investment advisory contract to a firm run by his former chief of staff and one-time business partner, without any board discussion of their prior relationship. The contract positions the firm to earn fees from successful investments it brings before the state board.
Iran-linked hackers have disrupted multiple US industrial sites
Iran-linked hackers have successfully targeted and caused disruptions at multiple US oil and gas and water sites in recent weeks, according to a federal advisory released Tuesday and three sources familiar with the investigation.
Together for Health: How the Inter-American Court Brings Science and Knowledge to the Climate Fight - Petrie-Flom Center
In July 2025, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 on the climate emergency, one of the most comprehensive judicial pronouncements on climate change to date.
Together for Health: How the Inter-American Court Brings Science and Knowledge to the Climate Fight - Petrie-Flom Center
In July 2025, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR) issued Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 on the climate emergency, one of the most comprehensive judicial pronouncements on climate change to date.
Blue-green algae sparks public health advisory at three Kansas Lakes
There is a public health advisory in place for harmful algal blooms (HABs) at three lakes in Kansas.
H.H.S. Takes a First Step Toward Restoring Vaccine Advisory Committee
A federal judge last month questioned the legitimacy of the panel and overturned its recent work. A notice suggests that it may be revived on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s terms.
BSAAC hosts LGBTQ+ sports panel to foster community and conversation
On Sunday, the Bowdoin Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (BSAAC) hosted a panel with former men’s lacrosse player Ben Chadwick ’11 to increase awareness of the LGBTQ+ athlete experience. Panelists shared some of the ways they felt supported in their identities as LGBTQ+ student-athletes. Many highlighted their peers, upperclassmen and coaches. “My teammates have always provided a […]
Bill Carlson appoints ‘Trumpette’ who serves dark money org supporting him to budget advisory board
She replaces another conservative, whom Carlson appointed when another controversial Republican appointment fell through.
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Business Brief: Wellspire Financial earns Ameriprise Client Experience Award
Wellspire Financial Group, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Inc. has earned the Ameriprise Client Experience Award for 2025.
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Nebraska DHHS seeking rural health experts to join federal program advisory group
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is creating an advisory board for the Rural Health Transformation Program. Though the program’s budget has been set, board members across six regions will assess how prepared hospitals and clinics in their region are to implement program initiatives.
SAMHSA advisory addresses ways to close care gaps in behavioral health service deserts
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released an advisory examining innovative solutions to close gaps in behavioral health care deserts.
HHS and CMS Announce Healthcare Advisory Committee Members to Improve Patient Care and Modernize the U.S. Healthcare System
HHS announced the members of the Healthcare Advisory Committee, a new federal advisory body comprised of leaders from across the healthcare system.
Trump names David Sacks co-chair of tech advisory council, expanding AI, crypto role
Trump names David Sacks as PCAST co-chair, expanding his AI and crypto czar role, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle's Larry Ellison also joining.
Kennedy, Oz announce new health care advisory committee
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Thursday announced the formation of a new expert advisory panel that will make recommendations…
Health alert issued for dengue outbreaks spreading in travel hotspots
The CDC has issued a Level 1 dengue fever warning covering 15+ countries, urging spring break travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Trump taps Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Ellison for science, tech advisory panel
A White House list of 13 appointees includes leaders from Google, Nvidia, Meta, Dell, Oracle, and Andreessen Horowitz.
Trump names tech titans to science advisory council
President Donald Trump on Wednesday named some of the biggest names in US technology to his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, assembling a roster that includes Meta founder Mark Zuckerber...
Chris Froome Joins Vekta Leadership Team to Help Shape Sports Performance of the Future
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome to join Vekta as Chief Innovation Officer and Chair of the newly created Vekta Athlete Advisory Board.
Ottawa County Health Dept. issues new 'no body contact advisory' following sewage discharge
Health care advisory Chartis brings AI development engine in-house to build tools for clients
With the acquisition of artificial intelligence incubator Leap AI, Chicago-based Chartis’ health care advisers will move from making suggestions about AI to rolling up their sleeves and building custom AI solutions.
Spring Health Fair delivers commitment to student wellness
The Student Wellness Advisory Committee hosted their annual Spring Health Fair on Friday afternoon where students were able to gain free tote bags, learn from live simulations and gain insight on new clubs and organizations centered on wellness.
Rival ‘shadow’ group to RFK, Jr.’s autism science committee meets in D.C.
Autism researchers are working to counter a federal autism advisory panel that has vaccine skeptic members and, they say, a “striking absence of scientific expertise”
Letai: “From this point forward, it really is much more like business as usual at the NCI.”
NCI Director Anthony Letai appeared before the National Cancer Advisory Board Committee March 17 to maneuver through thorny topics while reiterating his message of reassurance: Stability. Stability. Stability. NCI is sturdy and will weather the storms. “The mission hasn’t changed at the National Cancer Institute,” Letai said in his remarks to the committee. “The resources […]
Meet the Public Health Leaders of the 2026 Workforce Advisory Council
Members' insights will help de Beaumont identify and develop practical strategies to support public health professionals and strengthen systems.
Misalignment and Risk Tolerance Gaps Undermine Business Resilience, Kroll Study Finds
Kroll, the leading independent provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, today released global cyber resilience research findings revealing a critical gap between organizations' perception of their cyber preparedness and their actual capability to defend against, and recover from, sophisticated attacks. This gap is being driven by misalignment between the C-suite and cyber decision-makers. This disconnect is costly, as organizations face a yearly average of $2.2 million in recove
Mark Travis Joins the IBG Business Leadership Team
Today, IBG Business, an award-winning M&A advisory firm, announces that Mark Travis has joined the firm's leadership team as its newest Principal and Managing Partner. Mr. Travis is the founder of Skylight Intermediaries, a Certified Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Advisor, and manages IBG's New York office.
Judge blocks US government from cutting vaccine recommendations for children
The judge said Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.
Judge blocks RFK Jr. from scaling back childhood vaccine recommendations
A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.
Federal judge puts RFK Jr.’s new vaccine schedule, advisers on ice
While the judge stayed the Health Secretary's appointments to a key advisory panel, he did not block its meeting this month.
Health advisory issued: NYC reports first case of Mpox Clade I
NEW YORK (PIX11) – The first case of Mpox, an infectious disease causing a painful rash, has been reported in New York City, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. …
Air quality health advisory issued in multiple counties over wildfire smoke
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued a health advisory for multiple counties Friday morning, due to wildfire smoke.
CFTC Issues New Guidance on Sports Prediction Markets
An advisory letter is the regulator’s first comprehensive guidance to prediction markets on sports-related trades.
Pennsylvania researchers, parents help shape autism science as founders of new independent committee
Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.
Elections 2026 Press Kit
Northwestern University faculty are available to discuss 2026 election topics including redistricting, voter behavior, campaign strategy, election law, misinformation, polarization and political history.
Joseph L. Moore on Why Minority-Owned Businesses Need Trusted Risk Advisors as Growth Expands Across the U.S. Middle Market
His firm specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance consulting, along with safety strategy and loss control advisory for businesses operating in the middle market.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers drop proposal to revisit covid-19 shot
Some members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel have publicly questioned the safety and manufacturing of the shots, including raising a debunked theory that DNA contaminants in the vaccines are harmful.
Lancaster County Health Advisory Council suggests \'trust your health care provider\' campaign
The Lancaster County Health Advisory Council will in the next 30 days compose a recommendation that the county undertake a public-messaging “trust your health care provider” campaign as a step
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WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran
The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the "black rain" falling in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems, and it backed Iran’s advisory urging people to remain indoors.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
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