Amid the measles outbreak that started in Texas and is now believed to have spread to four other states, many people might be wondering: do I need to get a measles vaccine booster? Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can lead to severe complications, including death. It’s also vaccine preventable through the measles, … Read more
On its face, the April 17 report issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was nothing short of alarming. According to a nationwide survey conducted in 2022 across 16 localities in the U.S., one in 31 children studied had been diagnosed with autism. That’s a significant increase from the one-in-36 reported … Read more
Sorry to overwhelm you, but there are lots of different types of apologies. Some are heartfelt; others are inflammatory. Some are just meaningless uses of the word “sorry”—a language habit we should all try to fix so that true apologies carry more weight. “Understanding these different types of apologies helps us become more discerning about … Read more
The DOJ sent a letter to journal Chest questioning its editorial policies. The letter has sparked free speech concerns among scientists and First Amendment experts. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson
Government websites that once provided basic information about the virus now redirect to a page citing a number of misleading or heavily contested claims. View original article Contributor: Benjamin Mueller
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Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say. View original article Contributor: Teddy Rosenbluth
Eli Lilly said clinical results of its GLP-1 in pill form showed safety and efficacy data similar to blockbuster injectable drugs. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata and Rebecca Robbins
Eli Lilly reported promising results from a study of its experimental oral drug that could rival popular injections to treat obesity and diabetes. View original article Contributor: Rebecca Robbins and Gina Kolata
An internal memo proposes carving out $40 billion from federal health agencies while eliminating dozens of programs. Congress has ultimate appropriation authority. View original article Contributor: Karoun Demirjian and Apoorva Mandavilli