Ars Live Today: 3 former CDC leaders detail impacts of RFK Jr.’s anti-science agenda
Join us today, December 16, at 2 pm ET to hear from leaders who resigned in protest.
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Man shocks doctors with extreme blood pressure, stroke from energy drinks
His blood pressure was 254/150. Readings of 180/120 are considered an emergency.
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Senator endorses discredited doctor’s book that claims chemical treats autism, cancer
Safety experts advise those who handle chlorine dioxide to work in well-ventilated spaces, wear gloves.
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Sperm donor with rare cancer mutation fathered nearly 200 children in Europe
Children with the mutation have up to a 90% chance of developing cancer by age 60.
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Impeachment articles filed against RFK Jr., claiming abuse of power
He’s the “biggest self-created threat to our health and safety,” Stevens said.
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Dr. Oz tells his federal employees to eat less during the holidays
“You don’t have to try every cookie on the holiday table,” wrote Mehmet Oz in an email to staff.
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Over 250 people quarantined in South Carolina as measles outbreak rages
16 cases are linked to a church, which followed exposures at four schools last week.
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Without evidence, RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel tosses hep B vaccine recommendation
There is no data supporting a delay and no evidence of harm from a birth dose.
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Most Read
CDC vaccine panel realizes again it has no idea what it’s doing, delays big vote
Today’s meeting was chaotic and included garbage anti-vaccine presentations.
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A fentanyl vaccine is about to get its first major test
Vaccine trial in the Netherlands hopes to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.
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12 former FDA chiefs unite to say agency memo on vaccines is deeply stupid
Prasad’s arguments “misrepresent both the science and the regulatory record.”
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More FDA drama: Top drug regulator calls it quits after 3 weeks
The last Trump official in the position left amid allegations of petty revenge.
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Meet CDC’s new lead vaccine advisor who thinks shots cause heart disease
Milhoan has a history of touting unproven COVID cures while disparaging vaccines.
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Achieving lasting remission for HIV
Promising trials using engineered antibodies suggest that “functional cures” may be in reach.
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Four-inch worm hatches in woman’s forehead, wriggles to her eyelid
The parasite, typically found in dogs, was visibly moving under her skin.
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RFK Jr.’s new CDC deputy director prefers “natural immunity” over vaccines
Ralph Abraham is “dangerous,” but somehow not the worst among those considered.
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There may not be a safe off-ramp for some taking GLP-1 drugs, study suggests
In trial, 82% saw weight rebound and cardiovascular health reverse after withdrawal.
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Why you don’t want to get tuberculosis on your penis
While tuberculosis can attack anywhere, it’s extremely rare on the penis.
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Infant botulism outbreak doubles; ByHeart confirms bacteria in formula
ByHeart said “there’s no reason to believe” until its own testing found a reason.
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RFK Jr.’s loathesome edits: CDC website now falsely links vaccines and autism
The site previously correctly noted that studies have repeatedly found no link.
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CDC data confirms US is 2 months away from losing measles elimination status
Elimination status is lost if the virus spreads continuously for 12 months.
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Trump admin axed 383 active clinical trials, dumping over 74K participants
It’s a “violation of foundational ethical principles of human participant research.”
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Judge smacks down Texas AG’s request to immediately block Tylenol ads
The Texas lawsuit hinges on the unproven claim that Tylenol causes autism.
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As shutdown ends, dubious CDC panel gets back to dismantling vaccine schedule
Pediatricians are calling for members to be replaced and all their decisions reversed.
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This flu season looks grim as H3N2 emerges with mutations
The UK is facing one of the worst flu seasons in history—and the US is next.
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Formula with “cleanest ingredients” recalled after 15 babies get botulism
Cases span 12 states. All affected babies have been hospitalized, but no deaths reported.
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Canada fought measles and measles won; virus now endemic after 1998 elimination
Canada’s loss also represents a loss of regional elimination for the Americas.
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James Watson, who helped unravel DNA’s double-helix, has died
His work was celebrated, but he was ostracized for racist, sexist comments.
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Questions swirl after Trump’s GLP-1 pricing deal announcement
It’s unclear how much savings the deal provides or how many people will benefit.
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“It’s only a matter of time before people die”: Trump cuts hit food inspections
American inspections of foreign food facilities hit historic lows this year.
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83-year-old man married 50 years nearly stumps doctors with surprise STI
Man said he was in a monogamous 50-year marriage, but doctors aren’t so sure now.
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Why being too attractive can hurt fitness influencers
The “beauty backfire effect” is especially strong in the fitness space.
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FDA described as “clown show” amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out
FDA regulator accused of using position to exact revenge on old business associate.
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Inside the marketplace for vaccine medical exemptions
Frontline Health Advocates provides medical exemption notes—for a fee. What exactly are they selling?
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Measles outbreak investigation in Utah blocked by patient who refuses to talk
The person refused to even tell health officials their address.
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Trump’s swift demolition of East Wing may have launched asbestos plumes
There is no confirmation that the Trump admin. followed abatement processes.
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