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The Moderna cancer vaccine offers hope — now we must speed up personalized therapies

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02680-5 A positive trial holds promise for treating people with cancer. More research is needed to get effective vaccines to the clinic.

Groundbreaking treatments and vaccines offer hope in fight against cancer

There have been several promising developments lately in cancer research and treatment, including a new drug approved by the FDA this week for advanced pancreatic cancer. William Brangham reports.

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine - BBC

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine BBC Dolly Parton Was a Trailblazer in Business, Too The New York Times Dolly Parton Died After a ‘Brief Battle with Cancer,’ Her Team Confirms People.com Dolly Parton left one final song for fan

Hype for Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Is Running Ahead of the Math - WSJ

Hype for Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Is Running Ahead of the Math WSJ Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in wave of cancer vaccines CNN Moderna, Merck vaccine cuts recurrence and spread of melanoma, raising new treatment hope Reuters It now seems possible to vaccinate against c

How a Big Bet on Cancer Vaccines Brought Moderna Back from the Brink - WSJ

How a Big Bet on Cancer Vaccines Brought Moderna Back from the Brink WSJ Hype for Moderna’s Cancer Vaccine Is Running Ahead of the Math WSJ What it was like to go through a trial that could revolutionize cancer treatment The Washington Post Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher

Mother fears son will die before customised brain cancer vaccine trial

Vaccines take center stage at federal autism advisory committee

Comments about vaccines overshadowed an advisory committee meeting to discuss a plan for boosting federal funding for autism research.

What’s in Merck and Moderna’s cancer vaccine algorithm?

A heart drug failure, RevMed's pancreatic cancer drug approved, and more biotech news from The Readout

RFK Jr. goes full anti-vaccine bananas over two measles deaths—one was a newborn

In the wake of news on Tuesday that two people in Pennsylvania died from measles , Health Secretary Robert F.

RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents obtained by The Associated Press and The Guardian refute that testimony.

There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines

Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.

Florida Catholics slap down state AG by rejecting religious vaccine exemptions

Florida's attorney general got a fiery rebuke and some ecclesiastical schooling from the state's Catholic bishops after he boldly threatened to block funding to Catholic schools unless the church bends to the state's anti-vaccine policies—policies allegedly intended to uphold rel

Kennedy posts vaccine misinformation, spars on social media amid measles deaths

Kennedy has blamed others for declining vaccination rates, and downplayed the dangers of measles.

'A disease of the past': Twenty years on from Gardasil cancer vaccine

AP report: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

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Newer shingles vaccine linked to lower heart disease risk, ‘natural experiment’ shows

Oxford researchers call shingles shot first vaccine protecting both heart and brain. Lower heart disease risk follows study showing reduced dementia risk.

Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could they be protected with vaccines in baits?

The deadly rabies virus was once common across Europe. A bite from an infected dog, wolf or fox could be fatal.

Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits?

Edible bait vaccines made Europe virtually free from rabies. The approach could work against bird flu – if we invest in new vaccines.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about RFK Jr. vaccine disclosures, a Merck loss over Medicare prices, and more

Democratic senators said RFK Jr.'s recent explanation of how he disposed of a financial stake in Gardasil litigation conflicts with his earlier answers

RFK Jr. may upend how vaccine recommendations are categorized

Under anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the US health department is considering changing how vaccine recommendations are categorized and described. The move creates the possibility that vaccinations currently considered "routine" or "universal" could be given n

How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine

The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.

Shingles vaccine may lower risk of stroke and heart failure

Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study suggests that the vaccine that is currently being used reduces the odds more than earlier versions of the shot

Does the shingles vaccine cut heart disease risk? Mounting evidence suggests a link

Nature, Published online: 26 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02663-6 Large study finds that people who received the ‘recombinant’ vaccine for the viral condition had a lower risk of cardiovascular problems.

A New Interactive Tool Weighs Vaccine Risks for You

I spoke with one of the creators behind the tool to understand exactly how it works and where it gets its sources.

Shingles vaccine linked to 24% lower dementia risk

Older adults who received the Shingrix shingles vaccine were 24% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over four years in a study of more than 500,000 people. Researchers estimate the difference could amount to roughly one dementia case prevented for every 17 people vaccinate

STAT+: Inside Moderna and Merck’s cancer vaccine triumph

Moderna and Merck's wild gambit on a cancer vaccine appears to have worked, despite big doubts, logistical challenges, and pandemic-era complications.

Senate Democrats question RFK Jr. on vaccine settlement divestment

Several Senate Democrats are questioning whether Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. truly divested his financial interests in a lawsuit he helped spearhead challenging the HPV vaccine Gardasil. Before he was confirmed as HHS secretary, Kennedy was par

Moderna cancer vaccine stops melanoma returning: what’s next for personalized treatments?

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02612-3 Promising trial results suggest cancer vaccines work and could be used to target other tumours.

DR Congo receives 70,000 Ebola vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak spreads

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will receive 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine from the UN’s international vaccine coordination group (ICG) to protect frontline communities against the Ebola virus disease.

Scientists deploy Merck’s Ebola vaccine in DRC

Prostate cancer therapy, Meta glasses in hospital settings, and more health news from Morning Rounds

STAT+: HHS document offers new clues to Kennedy’s vaccine plans

Kennedy asks for feedback on new vaccine recommendation categories, how shots are tested.

A New Personalized Cancer Vaccine Could Keep Skin Cancer From Coming Back, Drugmakers Say

The results, announced this week by Moderna and Merck, could pave the way for a new generation of treatments tailored to individual tumors

Nanoparticle flu vaccine protects against three influenza strains in mice

A new nanoparticle vaccine could one day give patients immunity to the flu with fewer trips to the doctor and without requiring health officials to correctly guess which flu strains will become dominant each year.

Oz: MMR vaccine ‘is not a lethal vaccine’

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), noted Sunday the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not lethal, contradicting President Trump. “The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine, and it is offered in other countries,” Oz to

Will personalised mRNA vaccines transform cancer treatments?

A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has produced positive results in a final-stage trial involving skin cancer, raising hopes that this approach could work against many cancers

'The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine,' Mehmet Oz says - Politico

'The MMR vaccine is not a lethal vaccine,' Mehmet Oz says Politico Dr. Oz pressed on Trump comments, says MMR vaccine is not 'lethal' USA Today Fact Checking Dr. Oz And Byron Donalds On Vaccines: What The Science Actually Says Forbes Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" desp

No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMR

Influenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains, and the seasonal flu is self-limiting, ICMR said, adding that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complication

Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections

About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.

AI may know how you’ll respond to a vaccine before you get it

AI may be able to predict how strongly someone will respond to a vaccine before they receive it. By analyzing antibody patterns in more than 4,000 people, researchers found signs of “immune readiness” that helped distinguish strong responders from weak ones. Surprisingly, even so

Across the country, Kennedy touts MAHA, but not vaccines

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood in the Oval Office last week as President Trump proudly signed an executive order to reduce childhood vaccines, heavily implying a link between vaccines and autism. But when Kennedy made appearances in California and

DR Congo receives Ebola vaccines in face of 'exponential' outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has received more than 16,000 doses of an Ebola vaccine, as authorities step up efforts against the ongoing outbreak. More than 2,500 people have already died and health officials from the WHO are warning this epidemic could surpass the deadliest

Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

FDA approves new COVID-19 shots

The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday for people at higher risk, clearing the way for manufacturers to begin shipping them to pharmacies and physicians’ offices.

"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster

Senators are renewing calls for anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F.

At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories

RFK Jr.'s vaccine questions in Samoa, former Stanford president rebuts fraud allegations, and more health news from Morning Rounds

STAT+: After a rough stretch, mRNA gets a boost — at least for now

With clinical success on a personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma, experts are hoping for a more stable future for the technology in other areas.

DR Congo begins vaccinating against largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak

70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have been sent to DR Congo in hope they prove effective against the Bundibugyo strain.

STAT+: The mystery of Moderna’s magic algorithm

A personalized cancer vaccine developed by Moderna and Merck may be a triumph of immunology and cancer biology. It might also be the triumph of an algorithm.

DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola

Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.

STAT+: Key data on a new class of cardio drugs are coming

GSK's shingles vaccine, new financial investment in women's health, and more biotech news from The Readout

Beyond the Petri dish: Testing tomorrow's drugs in human blood

The COVID vaccine is perhaps the first thing many people think of when they hear about mRNA-based drugs.

The US Just Recorded Its First 2 Measles Deaths This Year

The fatalities come amid declining vaccination rates and calls from President Donald Trump to split up the MMR vaccine.

Amping up T cells to target cancer

Vaccines that turn the body’s immune system against tumors have shown promise in clinical trials, and a handful have been FDA approved for certain cancers. In many patients, however, these vaccines don’t stimulate enough of a response, and the approach some researchers have taken

STAT+: Lady Gaga and her fiancé launch a biotech startup

FTC challenges Amgen's Enbrel patent strategy, the long, winding path for the Moderna-Merck cancer vaccine, and more biotech news

FDA plans to regulate generative AI

New clues to RFK Jr.'s vaccine plans, a bottleneck for nurse practitioners, and more health news from Morning Rounds

STAT+: One of the most consequential years for cancer treatment, ever

Between success with a pancreatic cancer drug and now success with an mRNA neoantigen vaccine, it has been a banner year for developing cancer therapies.