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Four major threats to vaccine access in the U.S., experts warn
The politicization of vaccines has become a growing concern for public health experts, including former chairs of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Vaccines have historically been a…
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Pregnancy and antidepressants, Moderna: Morning Rounds
This trend is concerning as it could discourage young scientists from pursuing research careers. The rejection of applications without review…
Latest fentanyl harm reduction move is smoking, not injecting
In Rochester, New Hampshire, Megan Merrill is on a mission to help vulnerable drug users stay healthy and avoid disease.…
Proposed CDC-funded hep B trial in Africa unethical, WHO chief says
The director-general of the World Health Organization has strongly criticized a proposed U.S.-funded study of the hepatitis B vaccine in…
Low carb or low fat? New study says the key is good carbs and fats
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that when it comes to heart…
Lung cancer rise among nonsmokers prompts questions on screening
The landscape of lung cancer treatment is shifting, with a growing number of cases being diagnosed in individuals who have…
Moderna flu shot, vaccine confidence, baby food: Morning Rounds
Modern Flu Vaccine Application Rejected by FDA Recently, the FDA made the surprising decision to refuse reviewing Moderna's application for…
New food pyramid website has a chatbot skeptical of its own content
The trustworthiness of the new U.S. food pyramid has come into question, with mixed reactions from experts in the nutrition…
Needle exchanges protected under the ADA in Washington state case
A groundbreaking legal settlement in Washington state has the potential to establish new legal protections for harm reduction services for…