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Doctor Who Is Allergic to COVID Vaccine Says People Need to Get Shots
Of the more than 2 million people who have COVID vaccines, around a dozen have experienced allergic reactions.
Anthony Fauci Gets Moderna COVID Vaccine Days Before Turning 80
The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had the shot after Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
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.
Trump's NIH Director Condemns His Maskless Michigan Rally: 'Twisted Decision-Making That Makes No Sense'
"This is not a planet that has much promise for the future if something that is so straightforward can somehow get twisted into decision-making that really makes no sense," NIH Director Francis Collins said Thursday. "As a scientist, I'm pretty puzzled and rather disheartened."
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.
NIH Begins Trial of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin for Coronavirus
The National Institutes of Health have launched a placebo-controlled trial testing the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin as a treatment for COVID-19.
Oscar Winner Anjelica Huston Urges NIH to Stop 'Cruel' Animal Experiments
In a letter to NIH director Francis Collins, and shared with Newsweek, the actress says animal experiments have not yielded a "single treatment for humans in any mental or physical health area."
Dr. Anthony Fauci Urges Elderly Americans: Don't Get on Airplanes, Cruises
Dr. Anthony Fauci offered simple advice to elderly or vulnerably ill Americans in the wake of the outbreak.
Alzheimer's Research Receives Major Funding Across the Nation
Alzheimer's research continues to get major funding from places like the National Institutes for Health, the National Institute on Aging and private donors.
What to Know About the Film Scientists Say Can Repel Insects Like a Spray
A high-tech, graphene-based film may help to shield people from disease-carrying mosquitoes, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
FDA Warns Women Of Childbearing Age About Risks of Vinpocetine Supplement
Think twice about trying this.
Experimental HIV Vaccine Shows Potential
The experimental vaccine caused the immune systems of test animals to elicit antibodies that could neutralize up to 31 percent.
DASH Diet Is Best Way to Eat to Prevent Heart Disease
The DASH diet reads less like a fad diet than like a healthy eating plan.
Gene Editing Is Causing a Government Ethics Nightmare
There are virtually no regulations for CRISPR technology.
Trump's Short-Sighted Approach to Curing Diseases
Private investors won't be able to make up for cuts in public research funding.
This March for Science is Going to be YUGE
For most people, evidence-based research definitely trumps alternative facts. That's why millions of people are taking to the streets on Earth Day.
Zika Vaccine Headed to Phase 2 Trial
Just in time for mosquito season, the National Institutes of Health is launching a multi-site study of a vaccine that may protect against the mosquito-borne virus.
Calculating the Value of the NIH
The National Institutes of Health is the world's largest funder of life science research, but how much of that taxpayer-funded research leads to patented discoveries? More than many experts thought.
Scientists Geek Out on Inauguration With #USofScience
While President Trump took the oath of office, researchers took to Twitter to tout the marvels of scientific innovation.
Rio Olympics 2016: Fighting Zika Becomes a Blood Sport
While Tinder reigned at the Sochi Games, the mosquito-borne illness is set to take over Olympics culture in Rio de Janeiro.
Expect a U.S. Zika Outbreak This Summer
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, said Americans should prepare for local transmission of the mosquito-borne virus.
Pig Heart Kept Alive in Baboon for Two Years
The scientific advance paves way for animal-to-human organ transplants.
For Some, Feeling the Vibe Causes Hives
Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation responsible for vibratory urticaria, a skin allergy caused by everything from car rides to hand clapping to booming bass.
Health Inspectors Launch Probe of Fetal Tissue Research
The move was prompted by a petition from Senator Rand Paul.
Are Too Many Clinical Trials Run on Corporate Money?
A new analysis suggests government funding for studies is shrinking, forcing researchers to turn to the pharmaceutical industry to support essential research.
NIH Retires its Last 50 Chimps
The captive animals will spend their remaining days at a government-funded animal sanctuary.
Earlier Intervention for High Blood Pressure Reduces Heart Risk by 40 Percent
The SPRINT trial has taken the medical community by surprise—and for a number of reasons.
Planned Parenthood to Cover Fetal Tissue Donation Costs
In response to attacks, the organization said clinics won't seek reimbursement.
The Alternative Medicine Racket: How the Feds Fund Quacks
Enemas for cancer, acupuncture for pain: Who cares if the "cures" don't work?