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CDC advisers scrutinize childhood vaccine schedule : Shots

CDC advisers scrutinize childhood vaccine schedule : Shots

'Hold the Hope': A song for suicide prevention

'Hold the Hope': A song for suicide prevention

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

A short social media detox improves mental health, a study shows. Here's how to do it

Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers

Research finds nontraditional benefits may help retain young public health workers

The state of the CDC

The state of the CDC

FDA claims there's a link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

FDA claims there's a link between COVID-19 vaccines and pediatric deaths

Overdose deaths are down across much of the U.S. One community offers clues as to why

Overdose deaths are down across much of the U.S. One community offers clues as to why

A breast cancer researcher at Harvard loses 1/3 of her staff amid NIH funding cuts

A breast cancer researcher at Harvard loses 1/3 of her staff amid NIH funding cuts

Hitting the road this Thanksgiving? Here are some ways to prevent car sickness

Hitting the road this Thanksgiving? Here are some ways to prevent car sickness

Wisconsin residents express a split in views on health care costs

Wisconsin residents express a split in views on health care costs

For millennials, being a caregiver for family can come with unique challenges : NPR

For millennials, being a caregiver for family can come with unique challenges : NPR

What foods make you happiest? The answer might surprise you

What foods make you happiest? The answer might surprise you

Deck the halls: Research shows decorating can soothe anxiety and bring cheer

Deck the halls: Research shows decorating can soothe anxiety and bring cheer

Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form

Obesity drugs, so far only available to take by injection, will soon be in pill form

Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

Researchers say a CDC website change misrepresents vaccine science

Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles? : Goats and Soda : NPR

Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles? : Goats and Soda : NPR

CDC claims -- without evidence -- there's a possible link between vaccines and autism

CDC claims -- without evidence -- there's a possible link between vaccines and autism

Former CDC official reacts to agency shifting stance on vaccines and autism

Former CDC official reacts to agency shifting stance on vaccines and autism

Ultra-processed foods are a threat to public health, scientists say

Ultra-processed foods are a threat to public health, scientists say

Researchers are looking for solutions for side effects of weight loss drugs

Researchers are looking for solutions for side effects of weight loss drugs

For clues about cancer therapies, some scientists look to the bowhead whale

For clues about cancer therapies, some scientists look to the bowhead whale

Clinics that provide abortion in Maine face an onslaught

Clinics that provide abortion in Maine face an onslaught

Dementia care without locked doors? Inclusion is becoming more common : Shots

Dementia care without locked doors? Inclusion is becoming more common : Shots

What’s the deal with preventative ’baby botox?' : NPR

What’s the deal with preventative ’baby botox?' : NPR

'We still need to be treated as a person': Senior living homes rethink dementia care

'We still need to be treated as a person': Senior living homes rethink dementia care

As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research : Shots

As funding falters, young brain scientists rethink careers in research : Shots

Young brain researchers ponder other careers amid federal funding cuts

Young brain researchers ponder other careers amid federal funding cuts

Study: Eating ultra-processed foods linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer

Study: Eating ultra-processed foods linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer

If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it! : Goats and Soda : NPR

If you're going to be kind to another human, today is the day to do it! : Goats and Soda : NPR

Trump administration says immigrants may be denied visas for health reasons : NPR

Trump administration says immigrants may be denied visas for health reasons : NPR