Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. looks on during a news conference at the USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., on July 14. Top medical groups are alarmed by a report that Kennedy may remove another advisory panel. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Health and Human Services Secretary …
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Obstetricians and psychiatrists are concerned about a recent FDA panel spreading misinformation about the potential harms of using SSRIs during pregnancy and postpartum. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Should pregnant women and new mothers take antidepressants? A recent Food and Drug Administration panel raised questions about the safety of these drugs. An estimated 6% to 8% of pregnant women take antidepressants known …
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This week, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised concerns about a significant increase in chikungunya virus cases. Known for its mosquito-borne transmission, the virus has caused outbreaks in several regions, including La Réunion and Mayotte in the Indian Ocean. According to The Conversation, between August 2024 and May 2025, more than 47,500 confirmed cases and 12 deaths were reported in …
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Courtney CroninJul 25, 2025, 02:41 PM ET Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked …
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Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons has reported to training camp, but a couple of big questions about his immediate future remain unanswered. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said at a Monday press conference that he doesn’t know if Parsons will practice while waiting for an agreement on a contract extension that he’s been trying to land for some time. Parsons said …
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Teachers and multilingual learners may see impacts as over $13 million in federal funding for Fairfax schools is placed under review by the U.S. Department of Education. Over $13 million in federal funding for Fairfax County Public Schools has been frozen while the U.S. Department of Education reviews the grants, a step that school leaders said could impact teachers and …
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