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NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with former CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Debra Houry about Friday’s expected vote on Hepatitis B vaccination for all newborns. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Let’s turn to …

A photo illustration shows the applicator of the Abbott Freestyle Libre 3 Plus glucose sensor on the arm of a patient on Thursday. Jill Delsaux/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption …

In 2023, we interviewed them to see how the Israel-Hamas war was affecting their ability to feel compassion and empathy. In the wake of the ceasefire this fall, we followed …

A dramatic drop in mortality for youngsters under age 5 has been one of the great accomplishments in global health. But estimates suggest that in 2025 child deaths will go …

Admiral Rachel L. Levine, pictured at HHS headquarters last year, led the Public Health Corps during the Biden administration. Her official portrait was changed during the government shutdown to her …

Vaccine advisers to the CDC took action on vaccination of newborns against hepatitis B and questioned the overall childhood vaccination schedule and ingredients that boost some vaccines’ potency.

Members of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) are seen during a meeting at CDC headquarters on December 4, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption …

A federal vaccine advisory panel could make changes to the childhood vaccine schedule when they meet Friday. A look at what was discussed on day one of the meeting of …

Several varieties of shredded mozzarella and cheese blends, sold at retailers including Aldi, Target and Walmart, are being recalled over concerns they were contaminated with bits of metal. Roberto Machado …

Dr. Robert Malone speaks during a meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at CDC Headquarters on December 4, 2025 in Atlanta, Ga. Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images hide caption …