Kennedy Swaps Vaccine Rhetoric for Story Time but Can’t Quite Change the Subject

Here in Washington, we’ve been hearing about tensions between the White House and one of its most controversial — but, at least in some circles, most popular — figures: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Polling of likely voters indicates that the Health and Human Services secretary can be an asset to Republicans when he’s talking about improving the nation’s food supply or labeling ultraprocessed foods. But when he’s talking about removing recommendations for routine childhood vaccinations, he can be a detriment. So, when I…

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Weight Gain & Cancer Risk; Steppin' Out After Surgery; Depression in Ovarian Cancer

Weight Gain & Cancer Risk; Steppin’ Out After Surgery; Depression in Ovarian Cancer

Weight gain in adulthood may increase a person’s cancer risk by as much as fivefold, according to a Swedish study. (The Guardian) An updated review of data for nearly 800,000 participants in prostate cancer screening studies concluded that screening likely reduces prostate cancer‐specific mortality and may reduce overall mortality. (Cochrane Library) Jason Collins, the first…

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