As childhood vaccinate rates drop in the U.S. outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Booster Shots, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
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NIH announces new funding policy that rattles medical researchers
The National Institutes of Health has dramatically changed its grant-making terms by limiting how much it will disperse for costs such as equipment and administration.
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Rape crisis centers see funding delays amid Trump administration spending upheaval
Groups addressing sexual violence report not getting expected payments from grants that they depend on to keep running.
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Flu cases rise again, while COVID takes a back seat
It’s an unusual winter for respiratory illnesses. The flu is peaking twice: once in early January and again in February. Meanwhile, it’s the mildest COVID winter since the pandemic began.
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On the frontline against bird flu, egg farmers fear they’re losing the battle
The tools the US used to contain previous bird flu outbreaks just aren’t working this time, according to some agricultural experts. Some egg farmers have called for vaccinations for poultry.
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Trump administration purges websites across federal health agencies
Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.
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Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr.
Fact checking RFK Jr.: No, antidepressants are not harder to quit than heroin.
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Under communications freeze, CDC updates some important health data but not others
One of the CDC’s weekly health publications was not published on its regular schedule, and some data about flu and vaccinations wasn’t updated.
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Trained dogs working inside hospitals help ease burnout among health care staff
Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staff cope with the stress of their work amid high levels of burnout.
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National Institutes of Health cancel scientific meetings after Trump directives
An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.
