Health & Medicine
Through the study and use of genetics, we can identify measures that could lead to the improvement of human health and wellness. These methods and procedures aim to prevent years of chronic disease and thousands of dollars in health care costs, and provide families and communities with knowledge of how to live healthier.
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When anecdotes become medical advice: No, ADHD cannot be managed with supplements
If social media is to be believed, ADHD can be managed with supplements, breathing exercises, herbal remedies, and just about ...
Disinformation tracker maps declining confidence in science and public health
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, false claims about “US-run biolabs” began circulating almost immediately through Russian state ...
‘Dangerous’: As measles cases reach a 30-year high, American Academy of Pediatrics blasts Trump/RFK Jr. vaccine order
The president of the American Academy of Pediatrics blasted President Trump’s ... executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines. “As measles cases reach a ...
‘Sick Tok’: Viral social media videos push medical misinformation
Medical professionals across the globe are sounding the alarm over a dangerous explosion of health misinformation propagating on short-form video ...
Viewpoint: Bible radio and other social media falsely claim Heinz ketchup contains ‘dangerous GMOs’
A viral image circulating on social media platforms claims that Heinz ketchup has been “forced to now carry a ‘contains ...
‘The child is terrified’: Doctors on the front lines of a measles comeback speak out
This isn’t just a bad year for measles. It looks to be the start of a bad era. Confirmed measles cases just ...
How RFK, Jr. and his family could rake in millions from vaccine tort cases
In a letter dated July 28 [2026], Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.), Angela Alsobrooks (Md.), Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) and Andy Kim ...
Viewpoint: Mel Gibson’s goofy endorsement of ivermectin as a cancer cure worries responsible physicians
The buzz started after actor Mel Gibson went on “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast and said that his friends with ...
Viewpoint: Cyclospora alert—explaining the devastating impact of Trump’s cuts to public health
The next foodborne illness outbreak could be much worse. That’s the concern of food safety leaders across the U.S. who ...
First viruses designed by AI raise hope for new medicines. What could go wrong?
Scientists have made the first viruses designed by artificial intelligence in a milestone that raises hopes for new medicines but ...
Activists vs. Scientists: Could “Butterfly Effect” fears derail gene-drive research targeting the flesh-eating screwworm?
The United States once defeated a ravenous, parasitic fly with mass releases of sterile insects. A genetically engineered strain could ...
Viewpoint: RFK Jr.’s new cooking show is a bouillabaisse of misinformation
... The Real Food Show, featuring Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, premiered on YouTube to promote the ...
Death by mutation: Attempts to extend life will eventually hit the brick wall of accumulating damaged cells
A new paper investigates how the slow accumulation of certain mutations in DNA affects human life span. Called somatic mutations, ...
Viewpoint: From COVID lifeline to accused criminal—the bizarre story of how Stephen Miller’s pregnant wife turned on Anthony Fauci
Katie Miller, an erstwhile Trump administration official and wife of Stephen Miller, once relied on Dr Anthony Fauci to get through Covid ...
Misinformation vs Disinformation: Your guide through the increasingly wacky and dangerous world of social media
You may be familiar with the concept of health misinformation: conspiracy theories, well-intentioned advice not backed by science, or common misconceptions ...
The COVID vaccine turbo cancer scare is back. Science still proves it’s wrong.
A viral claim has been resuscitated. You may have seen it early in the COVID vaccine days: the claim that ...
White House ‘gold standard’ science? With RFK, Jr. at his side, Trump revives vaccine-autism myth, recommends splitting childhood shots
President Trump signed an executive order on [August 10, 20206] laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations, and during his remarks, he mentioned ...
What’s in our food? FDA proposes that food manufacturers disclose food additives and ingredients
U.S. health officials on [August 10, 2026] proposed a rule change that would require food manufacturers to notify regulators before ...
Reports on the positive health impact of weight-loss drugs have been consistent. These professors say, ‘not so fast’
Much of the evidence accumulated on weight loss drugs and mental health so far suggests they make us feel better ...
Viewpoint—Propaganda parrots: Challenging MAHA claims that scientists and health experts are disinformation-spreaders
By now you’ve probably seen the clips. On the morning [of August 2, 2026], Secretary Kennedy went on CNN’s State of ...
Disinformation that spreads during heat waves
Extreme weather typically brings a storm of disinformation with it; this [summer 2026] heat wave is no different. ... Spain's fake ...
Viewpoint: The misguided Trump-RFK, Jr. formula for improving health: promoting nutrition while undermining food safety
I spent nearly a decade leading FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. That role convinced me that food ...
Genetic testing can save lives—but they can also complicate them
The expansion of genetic testing, though a success of modern medicine, nevertheless poses complex ethical questions for medical professionals. The ubiquity ...
Viewpoint—Synthetic influencers and ‘deep fake’ doctors: How AI generates fake experts
Artificial intelligence is transforming how millions of Americans get health advice, flooding platforms like YouTube and TikTok with slick, on-demand ...
Selling sickness: How RFK Jr. and wellness influence grifters turned “inflammation” into a racket
While some health advocates believe raising awareness about inflammation is important, the MAHA movement has twisted it, devaluing the struggles chronically ...
Tips on how scientists and health professionals can constructively engage with those with autism in an age of rampant misinformation
During a time of rapid growth in artificial intelligence and unprecedented access to information, misinformation can spread faster and farther ...
Viewpoint: How the $6.8 billion wellness industry spins tales of deception
The global wellness industry sells itself as the future of health, happiness, and longevity—but first, what exactly is "wellness"? The ...
