This topic focuses on the potential consequences of altered vaccine recommendations and the reasons behind a vaccine expert leaving the CDC amidst concerns about political interference.

• Why a Vaccine Expert Left the C.D.C.: ‘Americans Are Going to Die’ — The New York Times Health - 11:38
• What Happens if Vaccines Aren’t Recommended? — The New York Times Health - 09:01

This topic highlights the approval of Lenacapavir for HIV prevention and concerns about funding cuts impacting its accessibility in low-income countries.

• Regulators Approve Lenacapavir for H.I.V. Prevention — The New York Times Health - 18:32

This area covers the link between addictive technology use in youth and increased risks of suicide and self-harm.

• Real Risk to Youth Mental Health Is ‘Addictive Use,’ Not Screen Time Alone, Study Finds — The New York Times Health - 15:10

This section discusses a study about how humans adapted to extreme environments approximately 70,000 years ago, which facilitated global migration.

• When Humans Learned to Live Everywhere — The New York Times Health - 19:10