Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

Federal environmental law enforcement could drop sharply in a second Trump administration. That's the conclusion of a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project. The report finds that EPA ...

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the Vaccine Integrity Project announced that they will independently assess vaccine safety and effectiveness for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season. This ...

With police-wellness challenges spanning continents, Summerville Police Chief Doug Wright found himself thousands of miles from home, standing before officers navigating both war and routine ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reversed plans to delay regulations for steel industry coke plants, the Environmental Integrity Project announced. “It is good news that the Trump EPA is ...

A nonprofit environmental group said at least 130 natural gas-fired power plant projects are planned in Texas over the next few years as part of that state’s effort to meet growing demand for energy.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) plans to develop and release recommendations on maternal immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccination, alongside the Center for ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — In the midst of the general election, an organization that locally has been vocal about voting discrepancies has filed a lawsuit against Kern and four other counties, as ...