Childhood Asthma Will Worsen with Pollution Rollbacks and CDC Cuts
President Trump has ordered agencies to act “urgently” to curb asthma—a goal at odds with moves to roll back air pollution limits and with RFK, Jr., cutting CDC experts
Public Health Focuses on Childhood, Magnetic Poles Once Wandered, and Colossal Squid Discovered
This week’s news roundup covers measles and whooping cough cases, evidence of a carbon cycle on Mars and the first glimpse at a colossal squid in its natural habitat.
RFK, Jr., Is Wrong about Cause of Rising Autism Rates, Scientists Say
Autism rates are rising, but RFK, Jr., is wrong about the reasons. Here’s what the science says
Science Organizations Should Protest Loudly against Trump Cuts
Similar to other professions, science has organizations that represent scientists and the research they do. Too many are staying silent as Trump dismantles research
How to Talk about Vaccines in an Era of Scientific Mistrust
Spillover from the politicization of the COVID pandemic has eroded vaccine confidence, but everyday people can play a role in building it back up
The Nontoxic Cleaner That Kills Germs Better Than Bleach—And You Can Use It on Your Skin
Hypochlorous acid is safe enough to spray in your eyes yet more effective than bleach. Why isn’t it everywhere?
Measles Was ‘Eliminated’ in the U.S. in 2000. The Current Outbreak May Change That
The U.S. formally eliminated measles in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination, but public health experts fear the current growing outbreak of the disease may allow it to reclaim its hold
U.S. Bird Flu Response Suffers as Farm Workers Fear Deportation
As the bird flu outbreak continues, public health outreach to farm workers is meeting fear and resistance amid Trump’s attacks on immigrants
Ending Federal Research into Workplace Safety Is Dangerous
The Trump administration’s mass federal firings include the scientific investigators who make dangerous workplaces safe for millions of people
American Lifespans, Monkeys That Yodel, Measles, and More
States sue HHS for public health cuts, measles cases continue to rise, and a study finds Americans live shorter lives compared with their European counterparts.
Whooping Cough Kills Two Babies in Louisiana as Cases Soar
The bacterial infection pertussis has sparked an uptick in cases nationwide and has caused two deaths in Louisiana
Losing USAID’s Public Health Programs Imperils the World
USAID is responsible for global health efforts that have saved the lives of millions of children. What happens when those programs are cut?