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STAT+: Study suggests an mRNA vaccine could make humans resistant to ticks bearing Lyme disease

Scientists move toward trying to develop an mRNA vaccine against Lyme and other tick-borne diseases.

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STAT+: Tara Schwetz, who oversaw creation of ARPA-H, placed on leave by NIH 

The NIH has placed deputy director Tara Schwetz on administrative leave, marking the third senior leader to depart the agency since the Trump administration took power roughly nine weeks ago.

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Americans Unhappier Than Ever; Smartphone Brain Rot? TikToks Miss Mark on ADHD

(MedPage Today) -- The U.S. ranked 24th on this year's World Happiness Report, falling to its lowest-ever spot.

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Parents Downplay Measles Death; FDA Approval Questioned; Inside NIH Turmoil

(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week.

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Pulse Oximeter Basics

A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is a device that estimates the amount of oxygen in the blood. Here’s what to know before using one.

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Trump administration says it will pull back billions in Covid funding from local health departments

Federal health officials said Tuesday they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.

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Older Adults Favor Medicare Coverage for Obesity Meds

(MedPage Today) -- In a national poll of older adults, interest in using weight management medications was high, and most thought Medicare should cover these drugs.

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Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk

NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.

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U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries

A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.

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