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 ...
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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 ...