June 20, 2025

Fecal Transplant Potential First-Line Treatment For C. Difficile Infection

A fecal transplant performs as well as antibiotics in treating people with a bacterial infection that can cause life-threatening diarrhea, a new study says.

June 16, 2025

COVID Vaccine Protects Against Kidney Damage During Infection

Kidney damage is common during a severe case of COVID-19, but vaccination appears to protect people against this life-threatening side effect, a new study says. 

June 4, 2025

Measles Vaccinations Declining Throughout U.S.

Declining vaccination rates are making more and more U.S. children vulnerable to measles and mumps, a new study says.

May 19, 2025

Shingles Vaccine Could Protect Heart Health

The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study says.

May 6, 2025

HHS, NIH Unveil Vaccine Initiative to Protect Against Future Pandemics

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health announced a new initiative called "Generation Gold Standard" to develop next-generation, universal vaccines using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)-inactivated, whole-virus platform.