Scientists keep asking if a DNA vaccine could stop Chagas disease, a sneaky illness spread by tiny bugs called kissing bugs. The disease drags on for years, quietly damaging hearts and other organs. Right now, the only medicines available don’t always work and can have tough side effects. Researche
The pandemic may have lost its initial shock, but a silent threat keeps rising. In 2025, the World Health Organization reported that COVID‑19 caused more than 20, 000 deaths in the United States alone. Meanwhile, a huge number of people are still battling its lingering effects. A December study fro
New York City is taking steps to protect its residents from preventable diseases as distrust in vaccines grows. Local leaders worry that fewer people getting vaccinated could lead to outbreaks of illnesses like measles. The city saw four measles cases this year, a disease that was once nearly elimin
Scientists have made a breakthrough that could protect chickens from three deadly diseases with just one shot. The vaccine uses a harmless strain of the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) as a carrier. Instead of the usual genes, they inserted pieces from a dangerous NDV strain that is common today
In early 2024, the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , pushed for major changes to childhood vaccine policies. The plan aimed to reduce the standard vaccine schedule from 16 to 11 shots and lower recommendations for diseases like hepatitis A and rotavirus. B
The Food and Drug Administration is preparing for a new leader at its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Last month the agency announced that Vinay Prasad, who has worked as an oncologist and was vocal about U. S. drug policies, would step down by the end of April. The decision to replace
In many countries, governments are cutting money and influence from health agencies, causing old diseases to come back. The U. S. has seen this with a new health secretary who cut staff and budgets, sparking worry among doctors and scientists. To understand how to keep a health system strong, we can
In Tarrant County, Texas, the way people talk about COVID-19 vaccines online says a lot about who’s getting the shot—and who’s holding back. New research dug into Facebook posts in English and Spanish over time to see what fears or questions pop up most. Early findings show safety worries and side-e
Doctors don’t just treat patients—they build trust. When families walk into a clinic, they expect clear, reliable advice based on science, not confusion or fear. But lately, parents are walking in with more questions and doubts about vaccines than ever before. A lot of this worry comes from people s
Malaria still claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year, mostly children under five. The parasite behind the disease, Plasmodium, hides inside red blood cells, sneaks past the immune system, and multiplies rapidly. Traditional vaccines struggle because this microscopic invader changes its out
