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Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts.
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KPBS Midday EditionWith case numbers relatively low, one expert said now is the time to get ahead of the next surge with variant-proof vaccines and artificial intelligence. -
The suit comes as a federal judge in another case is considering whether to overturn FDA approval of the same drug, mifepristone. -
The December ban on college education for women has led some to turn to online options. But that comes with its own set of problems. -
Sure, you may resent how much of your energy gets sucked up by your job. But research finds that keeping up relationships with colleagues may have a big upside to your health and happiness. -
Some abortion providers are looking to misoprostol, a medication widely used around the world, should a federal judge in Texas block access to a key medication abortion option. -
The Fairness Project has won campaigns to raise the minimum wage and expand Medicaid in nine states dominated by Republicans. Next is abortion. But there's growing pushback from state lawmakers. -
The California Association of Retail Tobacconists said it would have repercussions throughout the state's economy. The bill is modeled after a similar law passed in New Zealand last year. The bill would not apply to marijuana. -
Carter leaves behind a legacy of tackling diseases affecting the poor in remote areas — notably Guinea worm disease. "He really put Guinea worm and other neglected tropical diseases on the map," says Adam Weiss of the Carter Center. -
People leaving jail or prison are at extremely high risk of hospitalization and death, and policymakers from deep blue California to solidly red Utah think bringing Medicaid behind bars could help. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends unique measures to keep safe from COVID-19 depending on the level of community spread.
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