The 835-page report lays the scientific foundation for five years of federal nutritional advice. This is what you need to know. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a consistent nutrition report Wednesday that will form the basis of the next five years of federal dietary guidance. Written by an advisory …
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Nearly 1,000 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus in California daycare centers since mid-March, according to data obtained by a Bay Area NBC affiliate. There were 998 positive tests that occurred between May 11 and July 12, and positive cases at daycare centers have increased 12 percent since …
Read More »WHO calls for help to combat growing Ebola outbreak
The World Health Organization raised the alarm Thursday about a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and warned of an impending shortage of funds to combat the deadly disease. © John Wessels / Agence France-Presse – Getty Images The funeral of an Ebola virus victim in …
Read More »Rand Paul has some wildly irresponsible ideas about a future coronavirus vaccine
It is that second part of his resume that makes what he said Thursday even more troubling. “I am a kind of pro-vaccine, but also pro-freedom,” Paul said when asked about the virus and a possible vaccine in an appearance promoting a new book he co-wrote with his wife, Kelley, …
Read More »Vital coronavirus data disappears immediately after Trump administration removes CDC control
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Vital data showing whether US hospitals have the resources to deal with the coronavirus pandemic has already faded from a government website after the Trump administration quietly shifted responsibility for …
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