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RFK Jr.’s cuts to CDC eliminate labs tracking STIs, hepatitis outbreaks
The only lab in the U.S. capable of testing for and tracking antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, or “super gonorrhea,” was ...
Explainer: Why are autism rates rising?
The US government released new data this week showing that rates of autism diagnoses among US children reached record highs ...
RFK Jr. promises to find ‘environmental toxins’ behind rising autism rates. N.J. welcomes his help.
More research is needed into all the potential risk factors for autism, including environmental risk factors, said longtime ...
Mexican child infected with H5N1 bird flu dies from respiratory complications
A 3-year-old girl from Durango, Mexico, has died from H5N1 Bird Flu, according to the World Health Organization. The child ...
Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks
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How Much Should Environment's Impact on Autism Be Studied? Expert Weighs In
"Current HHS guidance as it pertains to autism reflects a major and concerning shift," Dr. Roma Vasa told Newsweek.
Trump’s Feud With Harvard Imperils Critical Research Into ALS
David Walt received a presidential medal in January for inventions that have enabled genetic screening for in vitro fertilization, better disease diagnosis and improved crop resistance. His latest ...