Trump Meets with 2 Contenders to Lead NIH
The agency's current director has said he would be willing to stay
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How Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Distorted Vaccine Science
His anti-vaccine credentials date back to 2005
New U.S. Effort Aims to Speed Drugs to Cancer Researchers
Scientists hope to pursue new combination therapies
Fact or Fiction?: Vaccines Are Dangerous
Overwhelming medical evidence shows that negative side effects are rare and minor
Vaccine Critic Kennedy Claims Trump Tapped Him to Chair Panel on Vaccination Safety
Like the president-elect, Robert Kennedy, Jr., has pushed arguments of a link to autism
Ancient Retroviruses Emerged Half a Billion Years Ago
This viral group appeared hundreds of millions of years earlier than previously thought
Hazardous Marine Toxin Could Rise with Warming Water
Domoic acid, occasionally found in shellfish, is a serious health risk and researchers have linked its presence with climatic phenomena
Obama versus Trump: 5 Medical and Science Stances
In some areas the next administration's approach may be more of the same
Infants Should Be Fed Peanuts to Stave Off Allergies
Contrary to past guidance, new recommendations call for early introduction
Higher Dementia Risk Linked to Living Near Heavy Traffic
Air pollutants may get into the blood stream and brain
New Study Raises Concerns About Morning Sickness Drug
An analysis of an early trial reveals missing data, high dropout rates and inconsistencies
Zika Linked to a Variety of Birth Defects
Zika virus infection during pregnancy appears to cause a range of birth defects, such as joint, eye and ear abnormalities, in addition to microcephaly.
Obese Mice Can Move, but They Don't
Changes in brain chemistry blunt and restore movement
How Quickly Could Obamacare Be Erased?
Certain congressional actions could help overcome the threat of a Senate filibuster
Dirty Money
The public health case for a cashless society
Science and the Trump Presidency
What to expect for climate change, health care, technology and more under the new administration
Exclusive: CDC Considers Lowering Threshold Level for Lead Exposure
The proposal will be discussed at a meeting on January 17
Eating Disorders Creep Up among Males
Boys are increasingly confronted with "their own versions of Barbie"
Teens' Views on Marijuana Change After Legalization
Younger students in Washington state see pot as less harmful and report using it more
Indoor Plants Can Clean Your Air
Many houseplants can scrub irritants like acetone from the air, but which ones do it best?
