The re-emergence of old bad ideas such as that vaccines cause autism (they don’t!)
Other examples of things that I thought were settled but are now apparently up for debate again include same-sex marriage, ...
Vaccines save lives; politics kill: Bobby Kennedy’s nutty ideas put Americans at risk
Vaccines are a modern miracle, saving an estimated 154 million lives in the last half-century. Vaccine skepticism is a ...
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Jay Bhattacharya has a history of misinformation. He’s about to head the NIH
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor with no experience treating patients, is set to become the director of the NIH.
10 common health myths debunked
Misinformation and misconceptions about health are more common than ever. Here, we unpack some persistent myths.
Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks
In Florida, the number of kindergartners with mandatory vaccinations decreased to 88% in the 2023-24 school year from 94% in ...
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CDC To Investigate Link Between Vaccines and Autism, Despite Scientific Consensus
The CDC’s announcement has reignited a longstanding debate surrounding a theory that lacks substantial scientific evidence.
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RFK Jr.’s first month as health secretary: Touting French fries and casting doubts on vaccines
There sat Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s top health official, at a Steak ‘n Shake with Fox News host Sean Hannity, raving about the fries.
Letters to the editor for Saturday, March 15, 2025
On March 5, they unanimously approved rezoning rural AG2 acreage — previously limited to one home per acre — into a ...
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Alternative treatments against measles are as dangerous RFKJr. himself
Measles had been declared eliminated from the US in 2000. Now the disease is back with a vengeance. In February, an unvaccinated Texan child became the first person in a decade to die from measles in ...