New Polio Vaccine Rollout Comes With A Big Risk
This week the world is attempting a first — the largest, quickest rollout of a vaccine in history. The goal is to make the polio vaccine safer, but it comes with a big risk.
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Secrets Of The Very Old And Healthy — Start When You're Young
What you do in your 20s and 30s and 40s can make it more likely that you'll be mobile and healthy in old age, scientists say. That's true even if your ancestors didn't fare so well.
More People Seek Genetic Testing, But There Aren't Enough Counselors
After Angelina Jolie disclosed her genetic predisposition for breast cancer, demand for genetic tests went up. Counselors help interpret those tests, and demand for their services has increased, too.
Analysis: Modest Effect If UnitedHealth Withdraws From Exchanges
If UnitedHealth stops selling insurance on marketplaces across the country (and isn't replaced by rivals), premiums for exchange plans could rise modestly — about 1 percent on average.
The Full-Fat Paradox: Dairy Fat Linked To Lower Diabetes Risk
The new findings add to the evidence suggesting that full-fat dairy may have protective effects — both in cutting the risk of diabetes and in helping people control body weight.
The Epidemiologist Who Gave CNN Sass For Asking A Stupid Question
In a new memoir, Dr. Mary Guinan reflects on 40 years as a disease detective for the CDC.
New Polio Vaccine Rolled Out In Massive Synchronized Worldwide Switch
155 countries and territories are switching to a different polio vaccine, in what health officials say is the next step to completely eradicating the disease worldwide.
This Radio Soap Opera Isn't Your Typical Tearjerker
It sounds like another melodramatic show: pregnant teen heroine with a boyfriend who's a substance abuser. But there's a lot more to this soap.
Napster's Sean Parker Invests $250 Million In Immunotherapy Research
The tech superstar, who's also known for his role in helping shape Facebook, has drawn more than 300 scientists to this area. Jeff Bluestone, head of the new endeavor, discusses the effort.
The Human Body's Complicated Relationship With Fungi
Among the microbes that live in us and on us, bacteria have gotten most of the attention. Now scientists are exploring the fungi and their effects on health.