U.S. Budget Cuts Are Robbing Early-Career Scientists of Their Future
Canceled grants and slashed budgets are disproportionately affecting junior health researchers, dealing a major blow to the future of science and society in the U.S.
To Save Patients from Extreme Heat, a Hospital Is Turning to AI
AI could be used to comb through electronic health records and warn vulnerable people about dangerous heat waves
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Could China’s New GLP-1 Drugs Beat Out Ozempic?
GLP-1 drugs currently being tested in China target complications associated with obesity such as heart disease, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes
This is How We Fight Bird Flu If H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic
This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation.
These Actions Could Make Vaccines Safer. But RFK, Jr., Isn’t Pursuing Them
Vaccines are safe, but they could always be safer—here’s what would make a difference
What Is Thimerosal? Why Most Vaccines Don’t Contain Mercury Anymore
Thimerosal, which contains an organic compound of mercury, has been phased out as a preservative for vaccines. Here’s how we know it was safe to use
See Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science in These Handy Charts
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
Why Dairy Farmers Were Surprised by Bird Flu Cases in Their Herds
The bird flu was long known to poultry farmers. Here’s why the dairy industry was caught off guard by its jump to cattle.
How Bird Flu Became a Human Pandemic Threat
The first hints that a new strain of avian illness is emerging could be found on this beach on Delaware Bay, where migrating birds flock. Here’s what virus detectives who return there every year know right now.
Testosterone Therapy Is Booming. But Is It Actually Safe?
As more men turn to testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for energy, mood and muscle, experts warn the risks are still not fully understood.
How Supreme Court Trans Health Care Ruling Will Affect Kids
The Supreme Court has decided to uphold a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti
When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone
Health specialists were put on leave, and a report on how to protect 20 million workers from wildfire smoke has stalled