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An epidemiologist on Trump's decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccine research

An epidemiologist on Trump's decision to pull funding for mRNA vaccine research

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about a Trump administration decision to end funding for research into vaccines that fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

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Pregnant women urged to get whooping cough vaccine after baby death

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New daily pill offers hope for millions with hard to control high blood pressure

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Jab for high cholesterol could ‘transform’ heart care

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Jab for high cholesterol could ‘transform’ heart care

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Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

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Weight loss drugs could slash hospital risk for heart failure patients

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Major healthcare equipment supplier sells product sales arm after insolvency

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