Tag: CDC
U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, new CDC data show
The United States has reached a new milestone in 2024 with a record high life expectancy of 79…
CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Chair Questions Polio Recommendation. Here’s Why That Sets A Dangerous Precedent
The recent questioning of broad vaccine recommendations by Dr. Kirk Milhoan, the newly appointed chair of the CDC's…
New CDC Vaccine Chair Prioritizes Personal Choice
Dr. Kirk Milhoan, the new chair of the federal vaccine advisory committee, stirred controversy with his recent comments…
‘Devastating’ Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Spreading Toward The US, CDC Warns : ScienceAlert
An outbreak of the flesh-eating New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) has caused widespread devastation in Mexico and South…
Planned Parenthood, GLP-1s, CDC vaccines: Morning Rounds
Morning Rounds is a daily newsletter that provides updates on health and medicine. The latest edition covers a…
Vaccine policy protects individual rights, not public health, top CDC adviser says
He suggested that the public should reconsider the use of polio vaccines, arguing that individual freedoms should be…
Lost measles elimination status ‘a cost of doing business,’ CDC official says
Measles transmission in the United States has reached levels not seen in decades, prompting concerns from health officials.…
U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, CDC data says
The latest federal data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant decline…
New CDC vaccine schedule, NIH research funding: D.C. Diagnosis
Welcome to the latest edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter that delves into the politics and policy surrounding…
CDC grant goes to Danish researchers with ties to Tracy Beth Høeg
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently granted $1.6 million to researchers at the University…
What experts say CDC vaccine panel missed on hepatitis B shots
The recent decision by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to overturn a 30-year recommendation for all babies…
Aluminum Is Crucial to Vaccines—And Safe. Why Are CDC Advisers Debating It?
Aluminum Is Crucial to Vaccines—And Safe. Why Are CDC Advisers Debating It? When US vaccine advisers meet this…