A new meta-analysis reveals that viral infections like Covid-19 and influenza significantly increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Researchers emphasize the vital role of vaccinations in prevention.
As needle exchange programs face funding cuts and legal challenges, advocates fear a resurgence of infections. The fight against the opioid crisis continues amid growing concerns over health and safety.
A new Washington Post-KFF poll reveals pediatricians are the most trusted source for vaccine information, with parents' confidence significantly influencing vaccination rates. Discover the impact of misinformation on parental decisions.
Recent research highlights a concerning rise in liver disease linked to alcohol consumption, even at previously deemed moderate levels. Discover how these trends are reshaping public health perspectives.
RFK Jr.'s overhaul of the vaccine committee raises alarms among public health experts. With new members and controversial decisions, how will this affect vaccine policies and public trust?
Amid concerns over vaccine access, America's Health Insurance Plans vows to cover all vaccines recommended by ACIP until 2026, despite potential changes by new committee members.
In a surprising turn, Senator Cassidy expresses doubts over the new vaccine advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Kennedy, questioning the future of childhood vaccines and their impact on public health.
In a gripping Senate hearing, former CDC director Susan Monarez reveals the political turmoil surrounding vaccine recommendations under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sparking heated debates on childhood immunization policies.
Discover how Alaska once faced a hepatitis B epidemic and successfully eradicated it through vaccination, only to see this hard-won victory threatened by anti-vaccine movements.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisory committee is set to vote on controversial changes to COVID-19, hepatitis B, and chickenpox vaccine recommendations, raising alarms among public health experts about potential impacts on vaccine access.
