National Institutes of Health
Fauci Leaves a Broken Agency for His Successor
After 54 years at the NIH, tomorrow marks Dr. Anthony Fauci's last day as NIAID director.
Fact Check: Did NIH Add Ivermectin to List of COVID Treatments?
Several conservative figures online have said that the antiparasitic drug was quietly added to a list of official treatments after years of controversy.
How Did Herbal Remedy Kill Lori McClintock?
According to a coroner's report, the California senator's wife had white mulberry leaf herbal supplements in her stomach.
People With Certain Allergies 50 Percent Less Likely to Get COVID: Study
"It's not a finding that we necessarily expected," said one of the study's lead researchers.
We Desperately Need More Accountability From NIH
Americans deserve some sunlight on what appears to be a potentially enormous conflict of interest.
The Public's Business Ought to be Public
Americans pay far too much to force agencies like the NIH to be transparent. Holding them accountable through litigation remains hard, but important work.
Roger Marshall Responds to Fauci Calling Him a 'Moron'
Dr. Anthony Fauci clashed with the Republican senator on Tuesday in a tense appearance before a Senate Health Committee.
COVID Patient Tried to Sneak Ivermectin Into Hospital in Stuffed Animal
The ivermectin was found "as the staff member was collecting the patient's personal belongings," according to an internal hospital memo.
NIH Chief Tells Fox News 'Politicized' Views on COVID Are 'Ruinous'
Collins warned that the U.S. is in "for a world of trouble" in the coming months due to the omicron variant.
NIH Director Warns COVID Cases Could Hit 1M a Day in U.S. as Omicron Spread
"I know people are tired of this," Francis Collins said Sunday. "But the virus is not tired of us."
#FauciLiedDogsDied Trends Following Report of Alleged Puppy Experiments
Mostly Republican opponents of Dr. Anthony Fauci shared the hashtag #FauciLiedDogsDied on Monday after alt-right activist Jack Posobiec urged followers to "trend it."
Experts React As NIH Head Francis Collins Blasts Lab Leak 'Misinformation'
The outgoing NIH director said COVID could not have been caused by federally funded virus research, but some scientists disagree.
'Secondary Tragedy' of COVID Pandemic: 1 in 500 Kids Lost Caregiver
"All of us – especially our children – will feel the serious immediate and long-term impact of this problem for generations to come," a researcher said.
What Ivermectin Is Used for and Why People Are Taking the Drug for COVID-19
Federal regulators warn ivermectin can be dangerous in large doses.
U.S. to Recommend Vaccine Booster Shots for All Americans: Report
Health officials raised concern over the weekend that the effectiveness of vaccines wanes over a period of time, causing the need for booster shots.
Symptoms and Causes of Transverse Myelitis Explained
The late Joey Jordison, founding member of Slipknot, left the band as he was battling transverse myelitis.
What Is Guillain-Barre Syndrome?
The severity of GBS, which causes muscle weakness, can range from mild to "life-threatening" says the U.S. National Institutes of Health.
Marco Rubio Calls for Fauci's Ouster Over COVID-19 Origins
The White House has dismissed the possibility of firing the prominent public health official.
NIH Director Appeared to Dismiss Wuhan Lab Leak Theory As 'Conspiracy'
Dr. Francis Collins sent Dr. Anthony Fauci a link to a report on the Wuhan lab hypothesis, labelling it a conspiracy.
U.S. Ramps Up Wuhan Lab Probe as Rand Paul Demands Fauci's Departure
It was recently revealed that the National Institutes of Health provided funding to the Chinese laboratory that conducted experiments with COVID-19.
Moderna Vaccine Scientist Kizzy Corbett Persuades Hesitant Man to Get Shot
Corbett, an immunologist at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, played a key role in the development of the Moderna vaccine.
Over 500 U.S. Scientists Under Investigation for Being Compromised by China
"Our adversaries are engaging in a systematic effort to infiltrate the academic research community and siphon away the results of United States spending on biomedical research," Senator Richard Burr said.
Suppressing Information Might Work in China, but We Should Not Stand for It
A transparent government that is accountable to the people is a fundamental principle of our democracy.
COVID a 'Cruel' Chronic Condition for Some Long Haulers, Says NIH Director
Dr. Collins fears that some people with "long COVID" may be left with chronic long-term consequences.
Fact Check: Biden Authorized U.S. Funding For Wuhan Institute of Virology?
Online speculation has emerged surrounding claims that U.S. taxpayer dollars have been authorized by President Joe Biden to go to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Biden and the Promise of the People's Vaccine
President Joe Biden is uniquely placed to deliver the People's Vaccine and convert the lessons of the crisis to build a new, transformative economy centered on the shared prosperity of humankind.
COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Ask SEC to Help Keep Secret How They Set Prices
Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson and other drug companies are working to block votes on shareholder resolutions that would force the companies to disclose how government funding affects their drug pricing.
Woman, 73, Who Should've Gotten Alzheimer's, Didn't—Renewing Hope for Cure
After a string of demoralizing failures, Alzheimer's researchers now think they're on track to deliver effective treatments. The big question: How soon will they come?
NIH Head Says FDA Best Judge of Coronavirus Vaccine Safety
Dr. Francis Collins said a "cloud of uncertainty" has been cast over public confidence in a vaccine.
NIH Head: CDC Plans for October COVID-19 Vaccine Like Boy Scouts Motto
The CDC has told public health officials in all states and territories to plan for hypothetical coronavirus vaccines by late October or early November.