Aimee Cunningham

The mRNA platform offers the advantage of faster vaccine production, which could allow more time to decide on which flu strains to cover.

Recent U.S. decisions about vaccines signal bigger changes to come that could threaten the foundation of the national childhood immunization schedule.

The drug enlicitide reduced cholesterol for adults with high levels due to an inherited disorder and may also work for a broader population.

A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.

A study that screened young children in Gaza for malnutrition found that nearly 16 percent suffered from wasting in August 2025.

Vaccination is still important to ward off the worst of the coronavirus. Three experts discuss the concerns with restricting access.

A recent cold appears to be a defense against COVID-19 and a partial explanation for kids’ tendency toward milder coronavirus infections.

The recommended age for starting colorectal cancer screening is now 45. That shift may explain a rise in early cases.

A molecule produced by gut microbes may help spur heart disease

People who are uninsured or part of a minority racial or ethnic group are underscreened for cervical cancer. Mailing them a self-sample kit may help.