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- 1CDC Revives Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau▼CDC Is Moving Forward With a Previously Shelved Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Study
The CDC is proceeding with a previously shelved study of the hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau, a trial that has drawn sharp criticism from vaccine experts. Dr. Paul Offit condemned the research, saying it is a wholly unethical trial that should not be allowed. The study reportedly involves delaying the birth dose of the vaccine to compare outcomes, a design critics consider dangerous for infants.
- 2Parenting Expert Dr. Becky Draws Lessons From Ted Lasso▼What Parents Can Learn From ‘Ted Lasso’ Scene, According to Dr. Becky
Parenting expert Dr. Becky, known for the Good Inside approach, is highlighting what parents can take away from a scene in the Apple TV+ comedy Ted Lasso. Writing in SheKnows, she breaks down how the show's characters model empathy, emotional validation and repair in relationships, offering practical takeaways for raising children.
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Mourners gathered at Riverside Church in New York to share loving memories of Dr. Clarence B. Jones, the civil rights lawyer and close adviser to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who helped draft King's 'I Have a Dream' speech. Friends, family and community leaders honored his life and legacy at the service, recalling his decades of activism and scholarship.
- 4Dr. Brett Bruininks Named Health and Exercise Science Chair▼Dr. Brett Bruininks New Department Chair of Health and Exercise Science
Dr. Brett Bruininks has been appointed the new Department Chair of Health and Exercise Science at the University of St. Thomas. The appointment was announced through the university's newsroom. It marks a leadership change for the department, which covers programs in health, fitness and exercise research at the Minnesota-based university.
- 5WesternU podiatric medicine college receives gifts from Lawrence family▼WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine to expand virtual reality learning modules and financial aid with gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence
The College of Podiatric Medicine at Western University of Health Sciences in California has received gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence. The donations will fund an expansion of the college's virtual reality learning modules, letting students train with immersive simulations, and will also boost financial aid available to students in the podiatric medicine program.
- 6Vietnamese Economist Says Falling Housing Prices Make Buyers Wait More●Dr. Bui Ngoc Son: As Housing Prices Fall, Buyers Wait Even More: Is the Real Estate Market Fallin...
Economist Dr. Bui Ngoc Son says that in Vietnam's real estate market, falling housing prices are not drawing buyers in — instead, they are waiting even longer, expecting prices to drop further. His remarks, reported by VTC NEWS, raise questions about whether the property market is falling into a deeper slowdown, as buyer hesitation deepens the downturn despite cheaper housing.
- 7Dr. Becky shares four tips for teaching boys about consent▼4 ways parents can teach young boys about consent and how to go against the group, according to Dr. Becky
Parenting expert Dr. Becky has outlined four ways parents can teach young boys about consent and how to stand up against peer pressure. The guidance focuses on helping children understand boundaries early and giving them tools to resist going along with the group when something feels wrong.
- 8Goldman Sachs says tariffs are pulling silver into the US●TL;DR Silver Ramblings (you have been warned!) . @Sorenthek quotes Goldman Sachs:"The risk of tariffs may nevertheless b
Analyst commentary is circulating on Goldman Sachs' view that tariff risk, while raising costs, is advancing US domestic security goals by pulling silver metal into the United States. Traders are discussing UK silver export data for July as evidence of the flow, weighing what the movement of metal means for silver prices and supply.
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Telehealth company Lemonaid Health has acquired Dr. B's fitness and longevity business, according to a press release. The deal brings Dr. B's longevity-focused fitness services under the Lemonaid Health umbrella, though financial terms and strategic details were not disclosed. The move points to growing interest among telehealth firms in preventive health and longevity offerings alongside traditional online care.