Public Health

Residents of Sydney are being urged to assist in capturing funnel-web spiders during their mating season to maintain the supply of venom needed for antivenom production. The Australian Reptile Park highlights the significance of this initiative in ensuring public safety and conserving the local ecosystem.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a noted anti-vaccine activist, to head the Department of Health and Human Services, provoking widespread debate on the implications for public health in the United States. This article examines the controversy surrounding Kennedy's appointment, his stance on vaccines, and the potential impact on health policies.