RFK Jr.’s Lawyer Has Asked the FDA to Revoke Polio Vaccine Approval
Aaron Siri, who specializes in vaccine lawsuits, has been at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s side reviewing candidates for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasn’t been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be unethical.
Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire
A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.
Let’s Talk About Pornography. No, Seriously.
More adolescents than ever are watching it. What’s needed, researchers say, are frank conversations and “porn literacy.”
How To Talk to Your Teen About Pornography
Odds are your adolescent has already encountered online pornography. Your role is to openly address it, scholars say.
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.
FDA Tries Last-Ditch Move to Slash Nicotine Levels in Cigarettes
The agency is asking the White House, in the final days of the Biden era, to move ahead with plans to drastically reduce the addictive substance in traditional tobacco cigarettes.
Health Panel Endorses New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening
Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office.
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy’s Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.