Vaccine experts are divided over the Trump administration's Generation Gold Standard project aimed at creating a universal flu vaccine. While some praise the initiative, others question its outdated methods and hefty price tag.
A recent tabletop exercise on solar storm preparedness has exposed critical weaknesses in America's response capabilities. With severe solar storms increasing in frequency, experts call for improved communication and enhanced satellite deployment.
In a significant move, the NIH has laid off 200 employees as part of a larger workforce reduction, with plans to hire back in critical areas. Discover how this impacts health services and emergency preparedness.
The announcement of a $500 million NIH project to develop a vaccine platform using outdated technology has divided experts, sparking concerns about the future of pandemic preparedness and funding priorities.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is on a bold mission to develop a universal flu vaccine within four years, a project that could revolutionize how we combat influenza and prepare for future pandemics. Funded by $500 million, this initiative aims for FDA approval by 2029, with clinical trials starting soon. Experts weigh in on the challenges and potential of this ambitious project.
Supervolcanoes are unlike any other natural phenomenon, capable of ejecting over 1,000 cubic kilometers of material in a single eruption. Discover the science behind these massive geological events!
California's ShakeAlert system successfully warned residents of a recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake, giving them crucial seconds to prepare. Users praised the alerts for enhancing safety during seismic events.
A once-in-a-generation weather event is unfolding, bringing tornadoes and historic flooding. Millions are warned as dangerous conditions threaten lives from Texas to Ohio. Stay alert and safe!
With a severe bird flu outbreak ravaging poultry and dairy farms, concerns rise as President Trump's administration sidelines the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response, leaving only one staffer to coordinate efforts.
The UN FAO issues a grave warning about the escalation of avian flu, highlighting its devastating effects on food security. New York City officials investigate severe cat illnesses linked to raw pet food. Urgent measures are needed!