I’m a physician who has looked at hundreds of studies of vaccine safety, and here’s some of what RFK Jr. gets wrong

The health secretary has made many inaccurate statements about vaccines. But the science is clear that vaccines have dramatically reduced childhood illness, disability and death.

Jake Scott, Clinical Associate Professor of Infectious Diseases, Stanford University • conversation
June 26, 2025 ~10 min

Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity

Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.

Andrew Monteith, Assistant Professor of Microbiology, University of Tennessee • conversation
June 25, 2025 ~7 min


Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend.

Christine Cairns Fortuin, Assistant Professor of Forestry, Mississippi State University • conversation
May 5, 2025 ~6 min

Are twins allergic to the same things?

An allergic reaction happens when your immune system overreacts to something that should be harmless. Whether that happens can be thanks to your genes, your environment or a combination.

Breanne Hayes Haney, Allergy and Immunology Fellow-in-Training, School of Medicine, West Virginia University • conversation
April 14, 2025 ~8 min

Measles can ravage the immune system and brain, causing long-term damage – a virologist explains

Complications from measles infection are surprisingly common.

Peter Kasson, Professor of Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
March 31, 2025 ~6 min

Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected

A medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels.

Daniel Pastula, Professor of Neurology, Medicine (Infectious Diseases), and Epidemiology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
March 19, 2025 ~10 min

Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage

A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 3, 2025 ~7 min

New clues may shed light on food allergies

New research may ultimately clarify the root causes and mechanisms of food allergies and intestinal diseases.

Rockefeller University • futurity
Feb. 18, 2025 ~7 min


Vaccine hesitancy among pet owners is growing – a public health expert explains why that matters

About 4% of dogs and 12% of cats remain unvaccinated against rabies, posing risks for society.

Simon F. Haeder, Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University • conversation
Jan. 14, 2025 ~7 min

Fake immune systems shed light on cancer patient infections

Immune system models could speed up vaccine development, cancer treatment research, and improved health outcomes across a range of diseases.

Georgia Tech • futurity
Nov. 13, 2024 ~8 min

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