Rob Stein
Stories
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CRISPR gene-editing works to reduce high cholesterol in a new study
An experimental gene-editing treatment shows promise for permanently lowering levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, possibly helping cut the risk for heart disease.
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Under RFK Jr., the CDC is scrutinizing the childhood vaccine schedule
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched an unprecedented review of routine shots given to kids, alarming public health experts.
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The Trump administration move to study aluminum in vaccines worries scientists
Aluminum has been added to certain vaccines for decades to boost their effect on the immune system, and has been shown to be safe. But, the Trump administration may be considering removing it.
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Public health experts wary as Trump administration takes aim at aluminum in vaccines
The Trump administration is considering removing aluminum from vaccines, a move opposed by most public health experts.
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What to know about getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Now that the CDC has finally issued final guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines, at least some of the confusion on eligibility should clear up.
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The CDC says people must consult a health professional before COVID shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted a controversial recommendation from outside vaccine advisers to tighten guidelines for the COVID vaccine.
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The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo
Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.
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Scientists create human eggs in the lab, using skin cells
Scientists created the eggs using DNA from adult skin cells, a step that could someday potentially lead to new ways to treat infertility and enable gay couples to have genetically related children.
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RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel backs away from plan to require an Rx for a COVID shot
The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, the panel failed to pass a change that would have asked states to require people to get a prescription.
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They want COVID shots to protect their health or family. They can't get them
Though the FDA narrowed criteria for the shots, many people still want them, to avoid illness and protect vulnerable family members. Some are turned down at the pharmacy or have to jump through hoops.
