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RFK Jr. Bans Mercury in Vaccines After Two-Decade Battle: ‘No More Poisoning Pregnant Women and Children’

Health and Human Services under President Trump has officially banned mercury-based preservatives from all U.S. vaccines, closing a dark chapter in American public health policy. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who led the push for more than 20 years, confirmed the move on Saturday, blasting federal health agencies for allowing a known neurotoxin to be injected into pregnant women and children for decades.

President Donald Trump holds a press conference with Health and Human Services Secretary R

New Hampshire Becomes 1st New England State to Ban Sex-Change Surgeries for Minors

In a historic move, New Hampshire has become the first state in New England to ban gender transition procedures for minors. On Friday, Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law two decisive child protection bills, House Bill 377 and House Bill 712, that prohibit puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and transgender surgeries for anyone under 18. The measures include limited exceptions for existing patients and certain medically necessary procedures.

Surgical Technician Ruby Sampson, right, assists as Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, left, performs

Chikungunya Virus Outbreak Hits China

Chinese health officials are struggling to contain an outbreak of the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), a mosquito-borne infection that causes severe pain in the muscles and joints of its victims.

GUANGZHOU, CHINA - JULY 30: A staff member carries out mosquito eradication work on a roof