Unprecedented Nevertheless, in the video posted on social media Tuesday, Kennedy announced that he “couldn’t be more pleased” that “as […]
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CDC can no longer help prevent lead poisoning in children, state officials say
Amid the brutal cuts across the federal government under the Trump administration, perhaps one of the most gutting is the […]
Uncertainty loomed as FDA advisors met to discuss this year’s COVID shot
Calling it a “practical question,” he asked, “If we were to change strains, can we assume that age-specific licensure won’t […]
RFK Jr. calls WHO “moribund” amid US withdrawal; China pledges to give $500M
“WHO’s priorities have increasingly reflected the biases and interests of corporate medicine,” Kennedy said, alluding to his anti-vaccine and germ-theory […]
Under RFK Jr., COVID shots will only be available to people 65+, high-risk groups
FDA will require big, pricy trials for approvals for healthy kids and adults 65. U.S. Secretary of Health and Human […]
Biotech company Regeneron to buy bankrupt 23andMe for $256M
Biotechnology company Regeneron will acquire 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million, with a plan to keep the DNA-testing company […]
RFK Jr’s plan to ban fluoride supplements will “hurt rural America,” dentists say
“Harmful” While fluoride can kill bacteria, particularly at high levels, it’s used in oral health to inhibit the demineralization of […]
From birth to gene-edited in 6 months: Custom therapy breaks speed limits
Skip to content The N-of-1 accomplishment provides a template for swift, personalized genetic therapies. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, MD, PhD, and Penn […]
With US out, WHO director says it’s running on budget of a local hospital
After a recent investment round and with the assumption that member states allow an increase in dues, the WHO is […]
A dangerous E. coli strain has emerged; a small mutation may explain its rise
Small change The CDC researchers identified the EspW mutation by comparing the genetic sequences of 729 isolates of the new […]