A reshaped vaccine committee voted to scale back newborn hepatitis B shots despite decades of data showing the birth dose is safe, effective and vital.​A reshaped vaccine committee voted to scale back newborn hepatitis B shots despite decades of data…

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.​A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA. Read More

Postmenopausal women who listened to self-guided hypnosis recordings daily for six weeks saw meaningful improvements in hot flash symptoms.​Postmenopausal women who listened to self-guided hypnosis recordings daily for six weeks saw meaningful improvements in hot flash symptoms. Read More

A small study finds that individualized prehab can dampen harmful immune responses and may reduce complications after an operation.​A small study finds that individualized prehab can dampen harmful immune responses and may reduce complications after an operation. Read More

An HPV vaccine delivered into the nose can treat cervical tumors in mice. The vaccine targets a cancer protein produced by the virus.​An HPV vaccine delivered into the nose can treat cervical tumors in mice. The vaccine targets a cancer…

Canada has had more than a year of continuous measles transmission. The United States has until January to limit cases before losing status.​Canada has had more than a year of continuous measles transmission. The United States has until January to…

Takanori Takebe’s strange investigation into whether humans can use the gut for breathing has surprisingly sentimental origins: helping his dad.​Takanori Takebe’s strange investigation into whether humans can use the gut for breathing has surprisingly sentimental origins: helping his dad. Read More

In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive symptoms.​In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay…

Skin is a barrier meant to keep small invaders out. Products making their way across it should boost that mission.​Skin is a barrier meant to keep small invaders out. Products making their way across it should boost that mission. Read More