COVID-19 contrarian Dr. Vinay Prasad meets real world responsibility
In the current hellscape that is the US Department of Health and Human Services, which is currently being run by a longtime antivax activist, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and the …
Recognizing Post-COVID Vaccine Syndrome as Part of Long COVID — The Time Is Now
Recognizing Post-COVID Vaccine Syndrome as Part of Long COVID — The Time Is Now
Why Ghosting Happens (and How to Fix It)
It’s a familiar story in clinical research: a referral comes through, the patient looks like a strong candidate, the sponsor is excited…and then things stall. The patient waits for a …
Taking a Closer Look at Micro-Credentials for Principal Investigators
Because nothing stands still for very long in the clinical research enterprise and time is a precious commodity, rather than coming in the form of full-fledged, long-term programs focused on …
Ivermectin to Control Malaria — A Cluster-Randomized Trial
Malaria causes about 1/4 billion new cases of disease and about 600,000 deaths every year. 3/4 of the deaths are children under 5 years old. The July 23, 2025, NEJM has a free full text article showing use …
Trust in elections rises after ‘inoculations’ meant to preempt false fraud claims
New U.S.-Brazil study points to ways of countering election misinformation, political scientists say
A Mars rock analysis tool proved its mettle on a chance find from Arizona
McKenzie Prillaman is a science and health journalist based in Washington, DC. She holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in science …
How long can one RSV shot protect seniors? Study shows surprising two-year shield
One shot of an RSV vaccine protects adults ages 60 or older from RSV-associated hospitalization and critical illness during two consecutive RSV seasons, according to a study published in JAMA on …
The crucial role of chaos in our brain’s most extraordinary functions
Think back through your day and consider all the amazing tasks your brain has helped you perform. From brushing your teeth to eating your lunch and reading the words on …
Stalagmites reveal devastating droughts that helped spur Maya breakdown
Series of droughts chronicled in cave rocks likely pushed civilization to breaking point