02/12/2026
🌍 **NYC Joins WHO’s Global Outbreak Network**
New York City has officially joined the World Health Organization’s **Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)**, linking up with hundreds of institutions worldwide to respond to emerging disease threats — even after the U.S. withdrew from the WHO. NYC now joins states like California and Illinois in this global health initiative. 🏥🌐
🍞 **FDA Eyes Ban on Food Additive BHA**
The FDA is reviewing **BHA**, a chemical used in processed foods like meats, bread, and cereals, due to concerns it may cause cancer. BHA has been in the food supply for decades and is already listed as a potential carcinogen in California. ⚠️🥖
🧬 **Ivermectin Studied for Cancer**
The **National Cancer Institute** is investigating whether **ivermectin**, a common antiparasitic drug, might help kill cancer cells. Preclinical studies are ongoing, and results are expected in the coming months. 💊🔬
💉 **Lawmakers Question CDC-Funded Hep B Vaccine Trial**
U.S. lawmakers are demanding transparency on a CDC-funded hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau. The study involves withholding the birth dose from half of the enrolled newborns, raising ethical concerns given the vaccine’s known efficacy. ❓👶
📖 **Source:** https://www.zerohedge.com https://kff.org https://www.cidrap.umn.edu