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February 18, 2025

Report Recommends States Adopt Firearm Purchaser Licensing Laws That Include Five Core Components

Gun Violence

Health Policy

Report also highlights evidence showing gun purchaser licensing laws effective at reducing firearm deaths.

February 13, 2025

Two New Studies Provide Broadest Evidence to Date of Unequal Impacts of Abortion Bans

Family Planning

Health Policy

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Researchers estimate 22,180 more live births and 478 more infant deaths than expected across 14 states, including Texas, that banned abortion between September 2021 and August 2022.

February 04, 2025

Number of Family Caregivers Supporting Older Adults Increased Nearly One-Third Between 2011 and 2022

Aging

Study finds caregiver experiences remained generally stable—except for those caring for older adults with dementia.

January 13, 2025

Johns Hopkins Makes It Easy and Free to Know Your Hearing Numbers With New Hearing Test App

Aging

Hearing Loss

Technology and Innovation

App to support hearing awareness available in English and Spanish on iOS and Android smartphones in 28 countries, including U.S.; to expand in Chinese, French, German, and Japanese

Featured

Associated Press

Jobs lost in every state and lifesaving cures not discovered: Possible impacts of research cuts
Otis Brawley is quoted.

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STAT

As RFK Jr. delivers his message on measles, public health experts hear a familiar tune
William Moss is quoted.

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Media Briefing

Vaccines: Purpose, Effectiveness, and Safety, March 19, 2025
Featuring Anna Durbin and William Moss

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In the News

The New York Times

April 02, 2025

Trump Administration Demands Additional Cuts at C.D.C.

Tom Inglesby is quoted.

Capital News Service

April 01, 2025

Maryland reported 3 measles cases in March. Here’s what you need to know.

Amesh Adalja is quoted.

The New York Times

April 01, 2025

Federal Health Work Force Makes Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending

Melinda Buntin is quoted.

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