On November 15, the European Court of Justice will hold a significant trial about Ursula Von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission. The case revolves around her actions during the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically related to how the EU bought vaccines. The Financial Times reports that a panel of
A recent report from Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills has sent shockwaves through India: a two-year-old child has tested positive for polio. This is surprising because polio, a severe disease that can cause paralysis and even death, has mostly been controlled. Here’s what you need to know about this unusual case
New research by British scholars claims that COVID-19 vaccinations reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, supposedly outweighing the risks of side effects. But let’s take a closer look at this study to see if it really holds up. The researchers, from the universities of Cambridge, Bristol, and Edinburgh,
In a world where COVID-19 has turned dating into a minefield, unvaccinated singles are facing the tough challenge of finding love. Courtney Furlong and others like her are navigating a dating scene increasingly divided by vaccination status. At a recent Phoenix mixer organized by the dating site Unjected.com, unvaccinated singles
Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a state of emergency after a deadly bird flu outbreak hit a poultry farm in Weld County, affecting 1.8 million chickens. The virus also infected a dairy farm worker, though he recovered with mild symptoms. Officials assure the public that the risk to humans is
In a pivotal ruling, the High Court in London has sided with Moderna in a patent dispute against Pfizer and BioNTech over their COVID-19 vaccines. The court found that Pfizer-BioNTech’s use of mRNA technology infringed on Moderna’s patented process involving modified RNA. Despite Pfizer and BioNTech’s arguments, the court upheld
Despite ongoing questions about its mRNA technology, Moderna has secured a $176 million U.S. government contract to develop a bird flu vaccine as concerns grow over the H5N1 virus spreading among dairy cows and workers. This funding will support advanced development and testing of the vaccine, with late-stage trials planned
A research scientist, Tanja Benton, won a $687,000 award after being fired by BlueCross BlueShield in Tennessee for refusing their COVID-19 vaccine mandate. She had worked there for 16 years but declined vaccination due to religious beliefs involving aborted fetal cell lines used in vaccine development. Despite previously working remotely,
Get the scoop on Finland’s latest move to tackle bird flu by vaccinating humans! Dive into why this decision is sparking attention and what it means for public health worldwide. Discover the unique challenges posed by bird flu and how Finland’s proactive approach could set a precedent for other countries