WCVB Boston: Fauci, Corey discuss HIV cure, scientific literacy at Boston's Museum of Science
by Mary Saladna @wcvb5.bsky.social
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by Mary Saladna @wcvb5.bsky.social
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Fauci discusses HIV cure, renewed trust in medical research
"You know, an anti-science attitude together with an anti-vaccine attitude is not very good for the public health of the country or the world," Fauci said.
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February 20, 2026 at 3:52 AM
WCVB Boston: Fauci, Corey discuss HIV cure, scientific literacy at Boston's Museum of Science
by Mary Saladna @wcvb5.bsky.social
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Kent State has a case of meningitis on campus. Guess what the article leaves out about disease prevention.
Important Health Update: Neisseria Meningitidis Case on Campus
Dear Kent State University Students, Faculty and Staff,We are writing to inform you of an important health matter affecting our Kent Campus community. A Kent State student residing in Lake Hall has be...
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February 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Kent State has a case of meningitis on campus. Guess what the article leaves out about disease prevention.
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Really excited for our next episode of Science Counterpunch with a guest who has a "bit" of a sharper tone than most when it comes to science communication and standing his ground against pseudoscience peddlers.
Will be amazing, I promise 😅
Tune in tomorrow 5pm UK on YouTube or catch the RSS later
Will be amazing, I promise 😅
Tune in tomorrow 5pm UK on YouTube or catch the RSS later
February 19, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Really excited for our next episode of Science Counterpunch with a guest who has a "bit" of a sharper tone than most when it comes to science communication and standing his ground against pseudoscience peddlers.
Will be amazing, I promise 😅
Tune in tomorrow 5pm UK on YouTube or catch the RSS later
Will be amazing, I promise 😅
Tune in tomorrow 5pm UK on YouTube or catch the RSS later
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Reposted by Greg Folkers
Dr Bhattacharya is wholly unqualified to lead CDC. He has scant ph experience. At NIH, he's cut vital public health research. During COVID he castigated CDC scientists & has never stopped. I haven't seen one idea that actually seeks to build CDC capacities, only to tear them down.
February 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Dr Bhattacharya is wholly unqualified to lead CDC. He has scant ph experience. At NIH, he's cut vital public health research. During COVID he castigated CDC scientists & has never stopped. I haven't seen one idea that actually seeks to build CDC capacities, only to tear them down.
J Trop Med: Repellent and Insecticidal Efficacy of Four Water-Soluble Formulations of Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti Heber Silva-Díaz et al
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February 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
J Trop Med: Repellent and Insecticidal Efficacy of Four Water-Soluble Formulations of Essential Oils Against Aedes aegypti Heber Silva-Díaz et al
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The Nation: The Scientists Groveling to Trump Are Kidding Themselves
by Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @thenation.com
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by Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @thenation.com
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February 19, 2026 at 1:09 PM
The Nation: The Scientists Groveling to Trump Are Kidding Themselves
by Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @thenation.com
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by Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @thenation.com
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Reposted by Greg Folkers
"A middle finger to every MAHA mom."
Trump put RFK Jr. in a very awkward position last night. He issued an order to ramp up production of glyphosate, citing national defense. MAHA is furious. Kennedy issued a statement backing POTUS @hirokotabuchi.bsky.social
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Trump put RFK Jr. in a very awkward position last night. He issued an order to ramp up production of glyphosate, citing national defense. MAHA is furious. Kennedy issued a statement backing POTUS @hirokotabuchi.bsky.social
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Trump Order Aims to Boost Weedkiller Targeted in Health Lawsuits
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February 19, 2026 at 11:57 AM
"A middle finger to every MAHA mom."
Trump put RFK Jr. in a very awkward position last night. He issued an order to ramp up production of glyphosate, citing national defense. MAHA is furious. Kennedy issued a statement backing POTUS @hirokotabuchi.bsky.social
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Trump put RFK Jr. in a very awkward position last night. He issued an order to ramp up production of glyphosate, citing national defense. MAHA is furious. Kennedy issued a statement backing POTUS @hirokotabuchi.bsky.social
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February 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM
ScienceInsider: Musical-chairs leadership shakeup planned for science agencies
by Jocelyn Kaiser and Jeffrey Mervis
@science.org @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social @policyhound.bsky.social NIH Jay Bhattacharya CDC
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by Jocelyn Kaiser and Jeffrey Mervis
@science.org @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social @policyhound.bsky.social NIH Jay Bhattacharya CDC
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February 19, 2026 at 3:17 AM
ScienceInsider: Musical-chairs leadership shakeup planned for science agencies
by Jocelyn Kaiser and Jeffrey Mervis
@science.org @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social @policyhound.bsky.social NIH Jay Bhattacharya CDC
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by Jocelyn Kaiser and Jeffrey Mervis
@science.org @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social @policyhound.bsky.social NIH Jay Bhattacharya CDC
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The public health of spite. A great piece by @dwallacewells.bsky.social.
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Opinion | The MAHA Coalition Is Falling Apart
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February 19, 2026 at 12:12 AM
The public health of spite. A great piece by @dwallacewells.bsky.social.
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Honored to have won a George Polk award for my coverage of the turmoil at the FDA. The STAT team was also recognized for reporting on the Trump admin's impact on health and science. www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/s...
STAT wins fourth Polk Award for reporting on impact of Trump on health
STAT has won its fourth Polk Award in five years for documenting the Trump administration’s shakeup of the FDA, scientific research, and public health.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Honored to have won a George Polk award for my coverage of the turmoil at the FDA. The STAT team was also recognized for reporting on the Trump admin's impact on health and science. www.statnews.com/2026/02/18/s...
NEJM: Cabotegravir plus Rilpivirine for Persons with HIV and Adherence Challenges
Aadia I. Rana et al for the ACTG A5359 LATITUDE Trial Team
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Aadia I. Rana et al for the ACTG A5359 LATITUDE Trial Team
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February 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
NEJM: Cabotegravir plus Rilpivirine for Persons with HIV and Adherence Challenges
Aadia I. Rana et al for the ACTG A5359 LATITUDE Trial Team
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Aadia I. Rana et al for the ACTG A5359 LATITUDE Trial Team
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Science Translational Medicine: Baloxavir alleviates severe disease and viremia in ferrets infected with avian- or bovine-origin influenza A(H5N1) virus
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Baloxavir alleviates severe disease and viremia in ferrets infected with avian- or bovine-origin influenza A(H5N1) virus
Treating A(H5N1) influenza virus–infected ferrets with baloxavir resulted in greater survival, decreased viremia, and reduced neurotransmission.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Science Translational Medicine: Baloxavir alleviates severe disease and viremia in ferrets infected with avian- or bovine-origin influenza A(H5N1) virus
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In the Pipeline: Moderna Reversal
by Derek Lowe @dereklowe.bsky.social
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influenza vaccine FDA Prasad
by Derek Lowe @dereklowe.bsky.social
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influenza vaccine FDA Prasad
February 18, 2026 at 7:52 PM
In the Pipeline: Moderna Reversal
by Derek Lowe @dereklowe.bsky.social
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influenza vaccine FDA Prasad
by Derek Lowe @dereklowe.bsky.social
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influenza vaccine FDA Prasad
Reposted by Greg Folkers
Jay Bhattacharya was a poor choice to run NIH. As the acting CDC director, he will have a more immediate ability to harm the health of all Americans by further rolling back vaccine recommendations.
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N.I.H. Director Will Temporarily Run C.D.C. in Leadership Shake-Up
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February 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Jay Bhattacharya was a poor choice to run NIH. As the acting CDC director, he will have a more immediate ability to harm the health of all Americans by further rolling back vaccine recommendations.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
FT: Brain drain is undermining America’s scientific edge
by Anjana Ahuja @financialtimes.com @anjahuja.bsky.social
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NIH HHS etc
by Anjana Ahuja @financialtimes.com @anjahuja.bsky.social
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NIH HHS etc
February 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM
FT: Brain drain is undermining America’s scientific edge
by Anjana Ahuja @financialtimes.com @anjahuja.bsky.social
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NIH HHS etc
by Anjana Ahuja @financialtimes.com @anjahuja.bsky.social
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NIH HHS etc
NBC video: National Institutes of Health facing widespread vacancies in director roles
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NIH cc Jay Bhattacharya
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NIH cc Jay Bhattacharya
National Institutes of Health facing widespread vacancies in director roles
More than a dozen key director positions at the National Institutes of Health are unfilled. All but two of these vacancies opened after President Trump took office last year. NBC News' Aria Bendix explains how this leadership vacuum could impact public health. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #vaccine #health #Trump
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February 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
NBC video: National Institutes of Health facing widespread vacancies in director roles
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NIH cc Jay Bhattacharya
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NIH cc Jay Bhattacharya
Reposted by Greg Folkers
4-5 years ago there were MDs like Lucy McBride crowing about the urgency of normal, getting kids back to school. There were PR hacks like David Zweig supporting them. Now kids are being sent to immigration detention, getting measles & these folks are nowhere to be found. It was never about the kids.
February 18, 2026 at 11:25 AM
4-5 years ago there were MDs like Lucy McBride crowing about the urgency of normal, getting kids back to school. There were PR hacks like David Zweig supporting them. Now kids are being sent to immigration detention, getting measles & these folks are nowhere to be found. It was never about the kids.
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Reposted by Greg Folkers
FDA's decision to review Moderna flu shot, after initially refusing, came after discussions with HHS and WH officials www.wsj.com/health/healt...
FDA Reverses Course and Will Now Review Moderna’s Flu Shot
The company’s mRNA flu shot, if approved, could be available for the 2026-27 flu season.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:36 PM
FDA's decision to review Moderna flu shot, after initially refusing, came after discussions with HHS and WH officials www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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Characterization of elite controllers with undetectable intact #HIV DNA reservoir www.jci.org/articles/vie... (open access)
JCI -
Characterization of elite controllers with undetectable intact HIV DNA reservoir
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February 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Characterization of elite controllers with undetectable intact #HIV DNA reservoir www.jci.org/articles/vie... (open access)
LA Times: RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines could undermine American science for generations
by Michael Hiltzik @hiltzikm.bsky.social
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by Michael Hiltzik @hiltzikm.bsky.social
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February 18, 2026 at 4:13 PM
LA Times: RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines could undermine American science for generations
by Michael Hiltzik @hiltzikm.bsky.social
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