Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger.

Could a vaccine prevent dementia? Shingles shot data only getting stronger.

• While lifesaving vaccines face a relentless onslaught from the Trump administration-with fervent anti-vaccine advocate Robert F • leading the charge-scientific literature is buil

Consumer Tech · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 248 words
The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

The surprising vaccine side effects that can improve long-term health

• A woman receiving the measles vaccine in MexicoJULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images A woman receiving the measles vaccine in Mexico JULIO CESAR AGUILAR/AFP via Getty Images I

Science · February 24, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 348 words
Scientists create universal nasal spray vaccine that protects against COVID, flu, and pneumonia

Scientists create universal nasal spray vaccine that protects against COVID, flu, and pneumonia

• Scientists create universal nasal spray vaccine that protects against COVID, flu, and pneumonia A single nasal spray vaccine may one day shield us from viruses, pneumonia, and ev

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 348 words
'Universal vaccine' protects mice against multiple pathogens

'Universal vaccine' protects mice against multiple pathogens

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X A macrophage - a ‘first responder’ cell in the innate immune system - in the process of engulfing aMycobacterium tuberculosisbac

Science · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 325 words
'Universal vaccine' protects mice against multiple pathogens

'Universal vaccine' protects mice against multiple pathogens

• Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X A macrophage - a ‘first responder’ cell in the innate immune system - in the process of engulfing aMycobacterium tuberculosisbac

Science · February 22, 2026 (updated February 23, 2026) · 2 min · 328 words
FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

FDA reverses surprise rejection of Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine

• The Food and Drug Administration has reversed its shocking refusal to consider Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for approval. • Therefusal was revealed last weekin a sharply worded pre

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 274 words
This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer

This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer

• This reengineered HPV vaccine trains T cells to hunt down cancer A tiny structural tweak transformed an HPV cancer vaccine into a far more potent tumor fighter. • Over the last d

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 119 words
Viagra and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimer's

Viagra and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimer's

• Viagra and shingles vaccine show surprising promise against Alzheimerâ s Researchers have pinpointed three already approved medications that may be repurposed to treat or prevent

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 226 words
WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as 'unethical'

WHO slams US-funded newborn vaccine trial as 'unethical'

• The World Health Organization on Friday released a formal statementblasting a US-funded vaccine trial as ‘unethical,‘because it would withhold an established, safe, and potential

Consumer Tech · February 13, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 253 words

Can the shingles vaccine slow ageing?

• The evidence is surprisingly strong

Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau

Statement on the planned hepatitis B birth dose vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau

• The World Health Organization (WHO) underscores that the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine is an effective, and essential public health intervention, with a proven record. • It prev

Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance

Moderna Says FDA Refusal to Review mRNA Flu Vaccine Contradicts Federal Rules, Prior Guidance

• Moderna’s messenger RNA influenza vaccine succeeded in two pivotal clinical trials, but the Food and Drug Administration isrefusing to even reviewthe application seeking regulato