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A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease

Joseph Kim | Aug 7, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC
Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.
Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?Nicotine pouches can be marketed as 'lower risk' than cigarettes. Is that dangerous?
Joseph Kim | Aug 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodesVideo: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes
Joseph Kim | Jul 24, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
This AI tool promises a 'second pair of eyes' to clinicians. Did patients benefit?This AI tool promises a 'second pair of eyes' to clinicians. Did patients benefit?
Joseph Kim | Jul 23, 2026, 11:36 AM UTC
Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey saysStaying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
Joseph Kim | Jul 22, 2026, 4:01 AM UTC
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
Joseph Kim | Jul 15, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
Mystery bidder buys T. rex nicknamed 'Gus' for a record $50 million
A T-rex fossil billed as one of the world's largest specimens was sold for a record $50.1 million Tuesday to a mystery bidder. But many aren't happy about it.
Joseph Kim | Jul 15, 2026, 6:25 AM UTC
What to know about cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness hitting the U.S.
What to know about cyclosporiasis, the intestinal illness hitting the U.S.
A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and fatigue has been detected in 34 states. Here's how what to do if you suspect you have it and how to avoid infection.
Joe Hernandez, Allison Aubrey, Joseph Kim | Jul 12, 2026, 4:48 PM UTC
Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
Key FDA committee unanimously recommends its first vaccine since 2023
All nine members of the committee unanimously voted to recommend Moderna's new mRNA influenza vaccine for adults 50 and over.
Joseph Kim | Jun 19, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think
Live with a partner? You may be sharing more microbes than you think
A large study finds you may share about a quarter of your oral and gut microbes with the people you live with. Should you worry? We asked the experts.
Joseph Kim | Jun 16, 2026, 4:05 PM UTC