'Vaccines are the best protection we have.' West Coast states issue their own guidance ahead of feds The alliance released its recommendations just ahead of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee meeting this week; that committee plans to discuss and vote on new Covid vaccine guidelines on Friday. Eilís O'Neill
West Coast governors issue Covid-19 vaccine guidance after CDC concerns The Democratic governors of Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii released a set of immunization guidelines for their states on Wednesday. Amelia Templeton/OPB
Vitamin B3 can help protect against skin cancer. Here's who may benefit Dermatologists often recommend nicotinamide — a form of Vitamin B3 — following skin cancer. A study of nearly 34,000 veterans finds this supplement reduces the risk of skin cancer recurrence. Allison Aubrey
Ousted CDC director testifies she was fired for resisting pressure from RFK Jr. Susan Monarez says RFK Jr. told her to commit to decisions in advance, without reviewing evidence and to dismiss vaccine experts. Will Stone
Will U.S. destroy $9.7 million of birth control devices? Humanitarian groups want the birth control devices to be given to countries in need.
A surprising new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis The Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that uses electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis. Jon Hamilton
The U.S. said it would burn $9.7 million of birth control. Its fate is still unclear Questions about their fate swirled after the government's July deadline for destruction came and went. Then came a false report they'd been incinerated. Aid groups say it's not too late to save them. Rachel Treisman
RFK Jr. wants to end mental health screenings in schools. Experts say it's a bad idea Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong. Rhitu Chatterjee
From heart to skin to hair, 'Replaceable You' dives into the science of transplant Science writer Mary Roach chronicles both the history and the latest science of body part replacement in her new book. She also answers the question: Is it kosher to receive an organ donation from a pig? Terry Gross
Is telehealth a good idea, or should I see my regular doctor? Social media is full of their colorful ads, but are online doctors legit? Here's the lowdown on the pros and cons of online medicine. Mara Gordon
