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Opinion
Women and Children First -- Or Not

A look at the presidential candidates' records on maternal and child health

Oct 19, 2024
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Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level

In Wisconsin, there have been about 1,000 cases so far this year versus a total of 51 last year

Oct 19, 2024
A computer rendering based on electron microscope imagery of Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough.
How Does This Year's Flu Shot Stack Up?

Effectiveness appears to be on a downward trend, CDC data suggest

Oct 18, 2024
 A photo of the vial and packaging of influenza vaccine (Fluzone) 2024-2025 formula.
FDA Reviewers Cast Doubt on Drug Candidate for Barth Syndrome

Agency appears unswayed by mitochondria-targeting drug for rare cardioskeletal disease

Oct 09, 2024
FDA ADCOMM elamipretide hydrochloride injection over a computer rendering of mitochondria.
CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

Sep 27, 2024
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Opinion
Vaccine Hesitancy Is on the Rise. So Is Whooping Cough.

Clear and respectful communication is key to preventing outbreaks like this

Sep 27, 2024
A computer rendering of a pertussis infection.
Gamification Offers Youth Some Benefit in ADHD, Depression

Systematic review shows small but significant effects from game-like interventions

Sep 23, 2024
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FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

Sep 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.
As Interest From Families Wanes, Pediatricians Scale Back on COVID Shots

The amount of vaccine to order is "a guess," says one physician

Sep 08, 2024
A photo of boxes of vials of Comirnaty in a refrigerator.
Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

Sep 05, 2024
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Opinion
Too Many Kids With Sickle Cell Disease Aren't Getting Appropriate Preventive Care

Findings from my recent study shook me to my core

Aug 26, 2024
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Heart Defects in Kids Linked to Dads' Hepatitis B History Too

Study in line with prior evidence implicating mother's preconception HBV infection

Aug 19, 2024
A computer rendering of hepatitis B viruses in the blood.
CDC: Vaccine Coverage Still Lags for Some Children

"We need to do more," says agency's chief medical officer

Aug 13, 2024
A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a baby in his mothers arms.
Opinion
Does the Private Sector Help, or Hinder, Life Expectancy?

Analyzing the impact of the "commercial determinants of health"

Aug 13, 2024
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