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Cappi Thompson/Moment RF/Getty ImagesFor many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you harder than it used to, there's a scientific reason to explain it. -
Craig Garthwaite, Director of the Program on Healthcare at Northwestern University and co-author of a new paper from the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, talks about reforms that could make healthcare cheaper and more efficient.
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Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. -
Vaccine advisers to the CDC took action on vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B and questioned the overall childhood vaccination schedule and ingredients that boost some vaccines' potency.
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A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go up. -
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted eight to three to recommend hepatitis B at birth only for infants born to women who test positive for the liver virus.
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In a controversial move, the vaccine advisory group reversed a recommendations for universal immunizing of newborns intended to protect them from a virus that attacks the liver. -
In 2023, we interviewed them to see how the Israel-Hamas war was affecting their ability to feel compassion and empathy. In the wake of the ceasefire this fall, we followed up. What's changed? -
A federal vaccine advisory panel could make changes to the childhood vaccine schedule when they meet Friday. A look at what was discussed on day one of the meeting of advisers
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry about Friday's expected vote on Hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns.
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After a contentious discussion, the vaccine advisory group pushed the vote to Friday to give members time to study the language of proposed changes longstanding policy on the shots. -
The childhood vaccination schedule has protected children from dangerous diseases for decades.
