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In Vaccine Nation, Raina MacIntyre reflects on science, misinformation and the threat to 200 years of progress

Raina MacIntyre is one of Australia’s most respected epidemiologists. She was a familiar face and calm voice during the COVID-19 pandemic. So when I was asked to review her new book Vaccine Nation I was delighted to accept.

The Conversation · Jun 15, 2025

I ditched the gym and you can too – here are six ways to get fit without it

Whether you enjoy ‘rucking’, walking, running or making your own sandbags, life after winding up your monthly membership can be your healthiest and happiest ever

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025

Ace swimmer comes up trumps after dealt bad hands

The standout swimmer at Australia's selection trials for the world championships overcame a range of health issues, then COVID ruined her Olympic debut.

AAP · Jun 14, 2025

Brian Wilson 'went silent' and 'became detached' after battling COVID-19

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson "went silent" and "became detached" as he battled the long-term effects of COVID-19, according to his bandmate Al Jardine.

BANG Premier · Jun 13, 2025

Under RFK Jr., Vaccine Approval Is Getting More Politicized, Not Less

The Health and Human Services secretary appointed several anti-vaxxer-adjacent members to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Reason · Jun 12, 2025

RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

On June 11, 2025, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a slate of eight new members to serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on national vaccine policy.

The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025

Texas public health departments brace for another $119 million in federal cuts

Three months ago, Texas lost $700 million in unspent federal pandemic-era funding.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 12, 2025

Meet the vaccines skeptics that are now part of RFK Jr.’s vaccine approval committee

The Health and Human Services leader made shock waves when he dismissed all 17 former members on Monday

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Used Car Prices Are Spiking, Except For EVs

Everything is getting more expensive, and that includes used cars. Prices spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic and only started to fall last year. However, new data indicates used car prices are definitely beginning to creep back up. The average one- to five-year-old used vehicle sold for $32,317 last month.

Motor1 · Jun 12, 2025

Alcohol is killing more Americans today than 20 years ago

The increase was particularly pronounced during the Covid pandemic

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025