On Jan. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called suzetrigine to treat moderate-to-severe pain. The prescription pills, sold under the brand name Journavx and…
Day: January 30, 2025
RFK Jr. Says Ultra-Processed Foods Are ‘Poison’—But That He Won’t Ban Them
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), doubled down on his view that ultra-processed foods and food additives…
A Study Retracted 15 Years Ago Continues to Threaten Childhood Vaccines
I was just starting out in pediatrics in 1998 when Andrew Wakefield published the study that would haunt my entire career in primary care. The article in The Lancet claimed…
“Stunning dedication”: first ocean sanctuary in Marshall Islands announced
FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 2025 — The Republic of the Marshall Islands has announced its first marine protected area in the Pacific Ocean, a “stunning dedication to ocean protection for Pacific…
Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre welcomes new manager
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cornwall, ON (Jan. 30, 2025) – The Ontario SPCA Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Animal Centre would like to officially welcome Candice Gordon as the new manager of the…
Painting a better future for animals in need
For the past three years, Lise Oikle has used her artistic talent to make a huge impact for animals in need in Cornwall. Throughout the year, Lise takes one to…
Lessons from a New Wave of Pro-Animal Ballot Initiatives
This is a guest blog post. All opinions are that of the guest blogger. The year 2024 saw a resurgence in the United States in the use of ballot initiatives…
It’s Money That Changes Everything (Or Doesn’t) For Surgeons
By MICHAEL MILLENSON “Money changes everything,” Cyndi Lauper famously sang about love to a pulsating rock ‘n’ roll beat. So, too, when it comes to financial incentives for surgeons, two…