The availability of COVID-19 vaccines for young children in the U.S. could shrink this fall as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers ending the emergency use authorization (EUA) for Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine in kids ages 6 months to 4 years. Pfizer says it is in discussions with the FDA and has asked to keep the
A large new study suggests that verbal abuse during childhood can be just as harmful to long-term mental health as physical abuse—and in some cases, even worse. Researchers from Liverpool John Moores University analyzed data from over 20,000 adults in England and Wales collected between 2012 and 2024. Participants reported whether they had experienced verbal
A major new study has found that drinking just one can of diet soda a day may raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 38%. Surprisingly, this is a greater risk than what’s seen with regular sugary sodas. The study, led by researchers at Monash University, followed more than 36,000 adults aged 40
A recent clinical trial is offering new hope in the fight against HIV. Researchers tested a new type of vaccine using mRNA technology—the same method used in COVID-19 vaccines—to see if it could trigger strong immune responses against the virus. The trial, called HVTN 302, tested three different versions of an HIV vaccine in 108
A major new study from Denmark shows no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and an increased risk of diseases like asthma or autism. Researchers examined health and vaccination records of over 1.2 million children from 1997 to 2018. They found no evidence that aluminum-containing vaccines cause harm. Aluminum salts are added to some vaccines
The FDA has approved a safer dosing schedule for Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, Kisunla, which could make it more appealing to doctors and patients. The updated schedule reduces the risk of a serious side effect called ARIA-E—brain swelling caused by anti-amyloid drugs. Originally, Kisunla was given in higher doses early on. Now, the drug will
Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved millions of children’s lives by protecting them from deadly diseases like measles, polio, and diphtheria. But a major new study shows this progress is now stalling—and even reversing in some countries—putting millions of children worldwide at risk. The study, led by researchers at the University of Washington
Fluoride has been added to public water systems in the U.S. since 1945 to help prevent tooth decay, a benefit recognized widely by public health experts. Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and helps reduce harmful bacteria in the mouth. However, some recent concerns have questioned its safety, especially when exposure levels are too high. Studies show
Welcome to our series of blogs honoring Clinical Trials Day 2025, recognized on May 20th! Clinical trials are vital to advancing medicine—and joining one can be a powerful way to contribute to science and potentially benefit from new treatments. But how do you actually get started? Here’s a simple guide to help you navigate the process.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on treatment for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who continue to have flare-ups despite using triple inhaled therapy. Nucala is the first biologic drug specifically approved for COPD patients with an “eosinophilic phenotype”—a group defined by having high levels of
