NHS shingles jab could lower risk of stroke and heart attacks, study finds Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus flaring up again in people who previously had chicken pox The Independent UK · Aug 26
Convening India's brightest minds: The Bharat Life Sciences Award’s Innovation Summit to spotlight life sciences India sets its sights on becoming a frontrunner in innovation within the life sciences arena. The Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 aims to honor exceptional scientific achievements while promoting teamwork. With leaders gathering to enhance manufacturing and drug discovery capabilities, discussions will delve into topics like AI-driven discovery and cutting-edge… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
‘I just give from my heart’: how Dolly Parton’s philanthropy focused most on helping children Parton put her millions behind causes she believed in – from Covid vaccines to the Imagination Library, which sends children around the world a free book every month The Guardian - AU · Aug 26
In 2016, Dolly Parton gave $1,000 per month for six months to Tennessee wildfire victims, raising $8.9 million through My People fund The world mourns the loss of country music legend Dolly Parton, who passed away peacefully at eighty in Nashville on August 25. From her modest roots, she transformed into an icon, creating a legacy through her music. Passionate about education, she founded the Imagination Library, delivering countless free books to… The Economic Times · Aug 26
US lawmakers question Health Secretary Kennedy on vaccine settlement disclosures US senators are questioning Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s explanation regarding his financial stake. His recent statements conflict with earlier testimony and ethics filings about Gardasil vaccine litigation. Kennedy previously stated he would transfer his interest in potential Gardasil fees to his son. However, he now claims neither he… The Economic Times · Aug 26
Experimental Tuberculosis Vaccine Fell Short of BCG in Nearly Seven Thousand African Newborns but Questions Remain The phase 3 priMe trial found that VPM1002 was not noninferior to BCG in nearly 7,000 newborns, but the result is hard to interpret. Medical Daily · Aug 26
Florida aims to drop some school vaccine requirements – including several backed by Trump Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’ The Independent UK · Aug 25
Florida Catholic Bishops Reject the Attorney General's Demand to Allow Religious Vaccine Exemptions in Diocesan Schools Florida's Catholic bishops told the attorney general that their schools will keep refusing religious vaccine exemptions. What it means for families. Medical Daily · Aug 25
2 people die of measles in Pennsylvania as vaccination rates drop across the nation Pennsylvania health officials have reported two recent deaths from measles, marking the United States' first deaths from the highly infectious disease in 2026. LiveScience · Aug 25
Dolly Parton, country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80 after cancer diagnosis Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes The Guardian - US · Aug 25
More Than 210 Medical and Patient Groups Signed One Letter Opposing the Childhood Vaccine Executive Order More than 210 medical, health, and patient advocacy groups signed an AAP letter opposing the childhood vaccine executive order. Here is what it does. Medical Daily · Aug 25
The Case Against Splitting MMR: More Injections, More Visits, More Time Unprotected, and No Measured Benefit A public health scientist argues that splitting MMR into three shots would add injections and visits with no demonstrated benefit. Medical Daily · Aug 25
Medical Daily · Aug 25 Moderna Added 45 Billion Dollars in a Day on a Melanoma Vaccine Result with No Effect Size Disclosed Moderna and Merck's melanoma vaccine met its Phase 3 goals, but no effect size was released, and some analysts called the market reaction excessive.
The Economic Times · Aug 25 Pennsylvania's MMR vaccination rate fell below 95%. Now two residents have died from measles Pennsylvania is facing its first measles fatalities in thirty-five years due to a rise in cases statewide, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals in Lancaster County. This alarming outbreak underscores the urgent need for improved vaccination rates across the Commonwealth, as national measles cases in 2026 reach levels not seen since the…
The Guardian - US · Aug 25 Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania Deaths from disease are first in state in 35 years and just one day after Maryland declared outbreak in three counties
Medical Daily · Aug 25 A Pediatric Neurologist Who Testified for Vaccine Injury Claimants Now Runs the Federal Child Health Research Institute NIH named Dr. John Gaitanis to lead its $1.7 billion child health institute. He has served as an expert witness for vaccine injury claimants.
We Got This Covered · Aug 24 Trump called the MMR shot potentially lethal on camera. Then his own Medicare chief had to walk it back: ‘Not a lethal vaccine’ The government has overhauled its vaccine recommendations
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Dr. Oz breaks with Trump by stating MMR shot ‘is not a lethal vaccine’ Trump caused outrage among hundreds of renowned medical groups after he signed an executive order this month recommending splitting up the MMR vaccine into separate shots
Saving Advice · Aug 24 HHS Seeks Public Input on How Federal Vaccine Recommendations Should Be Made The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is asking the public to weigh in on how federal vaccine recommendations are categorized, evaluated and communicated—a...
Barchart · Aug 24 BioNTech Moved Higher as the Broader Biotech Sector Hit a Post-Pandemic Peak, but BNTX Stock Needs Stronger Fundamentals to Keep Climbing BioNTech shares moved higher as the broader biotech sector reached a post-pandemic peak, lifted by positive late-stage cancer vaccine data from peers rather than new clinical results of its own.
The Independent UK · Aug 24 Congo's Ebola outbreak records one of its highest weekly death tolls yet More than 300 people have died of Ebola in eastern Congo in the past week, according to government data
International Business Times UK · Aug 24 'Irreversible' Scars: Analyst Warns Trump's Vaccine Policies Could Harm U.S. Public Health President Donald Trump's executive order reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations has drawn criticism from medical groups, while one analyst argues the policy could have lasting public-health consequences.
Medical Daily · Aug 24 Education and Insurance Status Tracked COVID Vaccination More Closely Than Distrust in a 13,802 Person Survey A survey of 13,802 US adults during the pandemic found that education, age, and insurance predicted COVID vaccination better than distrust did.