Pediatricians Challenge Vaccine Schedule Changes in Federal Court A lawsuit filed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) against the Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Obesity management has traditionally focused on diet, physical activity, and medical interventions, while emotional and relational factors such as compassion, connection, and the reduction of shame … Read more
WASHINGTON, February 12, 2026 — President Trump on Wednesday directed the Department of War to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants, a move signaling a renewed … Read more
Every great new discovery has to start somewhere. Penicillin emerged from moldy petri dishes and years of rigorous testing. The Spice Girls began with an open … Read more
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen … Read more
PHILADELPHIA— Methadone treatment for opioid use—which cuts the risk of overdose death in half—has significantly increased among individuals insured by Medicaid since 2010, a new analysis … Read more
Measles Case Confirmed in San Bernardino County,Sparking Public Health Alert Table of Contents Measles Case Confirmed in San Bernardino County,Sparking Public Health Alert Rising Cases Reflect … Read more
WASHINGTON, February 22, 2024 — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked the Department of Justice to investigate Hims & Hers, a telehealth … Read more
Minneapolis Somali Community Faces Renewed Measles Threat Amidst Vaccine Hesitancy and Immigration Concerns as the U.S.risks losing its measles elimination status, a confluence of factors – … Read more
Landmark Study Challenges Decades of Statin Fears, Paving Way for Wider Use Table of Contents Landmark Study Challenges Decades of Statin Fears, Paving Way for Wider … Read more
NEW HAVEN, Conn., February 6, 2024 — Nearly one in five bone marrow transplant patients—18.5%—carry an unnecessary antibiotic allergy label, possibly complicating their care and increasing … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois will continue to recommend a standard set of childhood vaccinations, even as federal guidelines have shifted, the Illinois Department of Public Health … Read more