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CDC Advises Older Adults Against Chikungunya Shot

The U.S. government advised American travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration posted notices late last week on the vaccine, Valneva’s… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on May 12, 2025

RFK Jr. Disregards NPS Bacteria Warning, Swims in Rock Creek

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Sunday that he went swimming in Rock Creek with his grandchildren, despite posted warnings about unsafe bacteria levels in the water. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, […]

Published on May 12, 2025

Illicit Opioid Use Higher Than Previous Estimates

More Americans use illicit opioids like fentanyl than previously estimated, undercutting perceived progress in confronting the U.S. opioid crisis, a new study says. More than 1 in 10 American adults (11%) reported illicit opioid use within the past 12 months, researchers… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on May 12, 2025