The Food and Drug Administration expanded the approval of Moderna’s RSV vaccine on Thursday, extending the license to include adults aged 18 to 59 who are at high risk of […]
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Why a sperm DNA fragmentation test could matter – even if his semen analysis says he is “normal” Whether you’re just starting out on your fertility journey or you’ve been […]
Read MoreQ&A with ousted CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu
Helen Chu went through a multi-year process to finally gain a seat on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccines experts panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. There […]
Read MoreMerck’s RSV treatment for infants is approved by FDA
A third monoclonal antibody product to protect babies against respiratory syncytial virus was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on Monday, a development public health experts hope may eventually […]
Read MoreLet’s cut to it – how important is sperm quality, really?
Spoiler alert – very (but do keep reading for the support and actions to take!) When trying to conceive, we often focus on egg health, ovulation, and cycle tracking. But […]
Read MoreRFK Jr.’s chronic disease agency budget documents released
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. Budget documents released by the Trump administration Friday provide the first clear indication of the […]
Read MoreWill A Hysterectomy Cure PCOS? The Surprising Truth
Why a hysterectomy won’t cure PCOS From what we’ve seen, it’s a really common misconception that a hysterectomy will cure or stop PCOS altogether. Here’s the thing. PCOS is not […]
Read MoreReadout LOUD podcast: FDA AI experiment, Novo trails in obesity
Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech […]
Read MoreWhich tampons are safe, in 2025? 6 brands who’ve come out as glyphosate-free
Sold in Boots, Tesco, and via their website, TOTM is a UK brand that has built its entire identity around clean, ethical period care. Their tampons are made with GOTS-certified […]
Read MoreGuidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions revoked
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize […]
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