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Statement on CDC’s Changes to Guidance on Vaccines and Autism
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week cited some of our work in new guidance related to vaccines and autism. However, the citations do not provide the greater context of the full body of work on vaccine safety that is essential for informed debate about this topic.
Improving Diagnosis in Rural Communities
Feature Story
People who live in rural communities often face additional hurdles in accessing health care, which can hinder timely diagnosis and treatment of illness. A recent National Academies workshop explored these challenges and ways to improve diagnostic care in rural America.
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- Understanding ADHD in Adults Apr 11, 2025 Feature Story
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- Understanding Microplastics: Insights from Experts on Environmental and Human Health Sep 24, 2024 Program News
- New Rapid Expert Consultation: Childhood Immunization Sep 24, 2024 Media Advisory
- New Report Provides Road Map for Policy Changes to Transform Child Health Care and Meet the Challenges of the Youth Health Crisis Sep 19, 2024 News Release
- To Increase Pace and Volume of Drug Approvals for Rare Diseases, Report Recommends FDA Enhance Information Sharing, Improve Collaboration Sep 12, 2024 News Release
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- Winner of the 2024 Frontiers Planet Prize Discusses His Research in Sustainability Science Jul 16, 2024 Feature Story
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- Little Progress Has Been Made in Closing Racial and Ethnic Gaps in U.S. Health Care; Federal Government Should Act to Fix Structural Inequities Jun 26, 2024 News Release
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- New Report Reviews Evidence on Long COVID Diagnosis, Risk, Symptoms, and Functional Impact for Patients Jun 5, 2024 News Release
- New Comprehensive Review Examines Potential Harms of COVID-19 Vaccination and Intramuscular Vaccination Apr 16, 2024 News Release
- To Support Caregivers in STEMM Workforce, New Report Calls for Academia, Government to Strengthen Legal Protections and Develop Innovative Practices Apr 11, 2024 News Release
- Urgent Action Needed from NIH, FDA, Congress, and HHS to Improve Inclusion of Pregnant and Lactating Women in Clinical Trials, Says New Report Apr 10, 2024 News Release
- Action Needed to Improve U.S. Smallpox Readiness and Diagnostics, Vaccines, and Therapeutics, Says New Report Mar 26, 2024 News Release
- Report Lays Out Road Map to Transform Understanding of RNA and Invest in RNA Science and Biotechnology Mar 21, 2024 News Release
- Biomedical Journal Editors Announce New Practices for Using Race, Ethnicity, and Ancestry Descriptors in Genomics Research, Following Recommendations from 2023 National Academies Report Mar 12, 2024 Feature Story
- Public Health Officials Should Urgently Prioritize Reducing Exposure to Indoor Fine Particulate Matter, New Report Recommends Jan 19, 2024 News Release
- U.S. Health Care Systems Should Classify Care for Intimate Partner Violence — Including Reproductive Care, Forensic Exams — As Essential Jan 11, 2024 News Release
- To Minimize Harms and Maximize Benefits of Social Media to Adolescent Health, New Report Recommends Setting Industrywide Standards, New Protections Against Harassment Dec 13, 2023 News Release
- Virtual Hackathon Winners Design Innovative Solutions to Prevent and Control STIs; $24K Awarded to Five Teams Nov 15, 2023 News Release
- Fall 2023 Vaccination Strategies — New Expert Consultation Sep 27, 2023 Media Advisory
- The Future of Pediatric Subspecialty Physicians — New Report Sep 7, 2023 Media Advisory
- National Academies Create Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society Sep 6, 2023 News Release
- Report Calls for U.S. to Align Equity and Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health and Medicine Aug 22, 2023 News Release
- New Report Provides Scientific Review of EPA's Draft Formaldehyde Assessment Aug 9, 2023 News Release
- U.S. Should Create a Federal Entity Responsible for Advancing Racial, Ethnic, and Tribal Health Equity, and Implement a Health Equity Policy Audit and Score Card Jul 27, 2023 News Release
- Do vitamin C and zinc help prevent or cure RSV? Jul 6, 2023 Based on Science
- Does sunscreen cause skin cancer? Jul 5, 2023 Based on Science
- ¿El zinc ayuda a combatir el coronavirus? Jul 5, 2023 Based on Science
- Does zinc help fight the coronavirus? Jul 5, 2023 Based on Science
- ¿El hamamelis mata el coronavirus? Jun 23, 2023 Based on Science
- New Report Recommends EPA Develop Framework for Evaluating New Approach Methods for Toxicity Testing Jun 16, 2023 Media Advisory
- ¿Pueden los suplementos de cobre combatir el COVID-19? Jun 5, 2023 Based on Science
- More Investment and Attention Needed to Address Pandemic-Related Harms on Children and Families in Marginalized Communities Mar 16, 2023 News Release
- G-7 Science Academies Call for Actions to Improve Climate Change Decision-Making, Protect Ocean Biodiversity, and Support Well-Being of Older People Mar 7, 2023 Statement
- U.S. Should Scale and Spread Whole Health Care Through VA and HHS Leadership, Create Federal Center for Whole Health Innovation, Says New Report Feb 15, 2023 News Release
- Untangling Why Critical Drug and Medical Supply Shortages Keep Happening Jan 31, 2023 Feature Story
- National Wastewater Surveillance for Infectious Diseases Worthy of Further Investment, Says New Report Jan 19, 2023 News Release
- How can you tell if you have COVID-19, RSV, or the flu? Dec 30, 2022 Based on Science
- ¿El cambio climático aumenta la propagación de enfermedades infecciosas? Dec 7, 2022 Based on Science
- Does climate change increase the spread of infectious disease? Dec 7, 2022 Based on Science
- Is monkeypox spreading through the air like COVID-19? Oct 25, 2022 Based on Science
- Is monkeypox related to chickenpox? Oct 25, 2022 Based on Science
- VA Should Focus its Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry on Communications and Improving Health Care Oct 14, 2022 News Release
- Advising the Nation After Roe v. Wade: Cascading Impacts on Women’s Health, Family Well-Being, and Society Oct 14, 2022 Program News
- El cambio de las estaciones puede afectar o no la propagación del COVID-19 Sep 12, 2022 Based on Science
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- ¿La luz ultravioleta (UV) mata el coronavirus? Sep 8, 2022 Based on Science
- El jengibre no previene ni cura el COVID-19 Sep 2, 2022 Based on Science
- ¿Puede una prueba de COVID-19 decirme cuán enfermo estaré? Sep 2, 2022 Based on Science
- El jugo de limón no cura el COVID-19 Sep 2, 2022 Based on Science
- ¿Pueden los probióticos ayudar a combatir el COVID-19? Sep 2, 2022 Based on Science
- ¿Puede una prueba de COVID-19 decirme si soy contagioso? Sep 2, 2022 Based on Science
- Slowing the Cross-Border Spread of Infectious Disease Aug 22, 2022 Feature Story
- Protecting the Public and Workers from Future Airborne Hazards: Next Steps Aug 9, 2022 Feature Story
- EPA Should Conduct Ecological Risk Assessment of UV Filters Found in Sunscreen to Understand Their Impact on Aquatic Environments, Says New Report Aug 9, 2022 News Release
- New Report Calls for Expanded PFAS Testing for People With History of Elevated Exposure, Offers Advice for Clinical Treatment Jul 28, 2022 News Release
- Is there a link between infections and cancer? Jul 1, 2022 Based on Science
- Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade Could Worsen Reproductive Health in U.S., Exacerbate Health Inequities Jun 24, 2022 Statement
- The Pandemic ‘Baby Bust’ and Rebound Jun 17, 2022 Feature Story
- CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Needs Investment, Regulatory Reform, and Other Changes to Meet New Infectious Disease Challenges, Says Report Jun 10, 2022 News Release
- Gulf Research Program Announces Five Early-Career Research Fellows in Human Health and Community Resilience Jun 8, 2022 News Release
- Multisector, All-of-Society Transformation Needed to Ensure Aging Societies Worldwide Are Poised to Thrive by 2050, Says New Report Jun 3, 2022 News Release
- U.S. Needs New $100 Million Research Program to Study Health Effects of Exposure to Low Doses of Radiation, Says New Report Jun 2, 2022 News Release
- The Growing Role of Clinical Engineering: Merging Technology at the Point of Care May 27, 2022 Perspectives
- National Academy of Medicine Names 11 Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence for 2022 May 26, 2022 News Release
- What is the difference between seasonal flu and pandemic flu? May 20, 2022 Based on Science
- Are all infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria? May 20, 2022 Based on Science
- Lack of Equitable Representation in Clinical Trials Compounds Disparities in Health and Will Cost U.S. Hundreds of Billions of Dollars; Urgent Actions Needed by NIH, FDA, Others to Boost Representation May 17, 2022 News Release
- NIH Should Create an Office of Autoimmune Disease Research, Says New Report May 10, 2022 News Release
- Do foods made with GMOs pose special health risks? May 2, 2022 Based on Science
- Wide-Ranging Systemic Changes Needed to Transform Nursing Homes to Meet Needs of Residents, Families, and Staff Apr 6, 2022 News Release
- Designing COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Incentive Programs — New Expert Consultation Mar 24, 2022 News Release
- Premium Cigar Ingredients as Harmful as Cigars and Cigarettes; Health Effects Depend on Frequency, Patterns of Use Mar 10, 2022 News Release
- Q&A: National Academies Study Examines the Patterns of Use, Marketing, and Health Effects of Premium Cigars Mar 10, 2022 Feature Story
- NIH Should Standardize Questions Used to Collect Sex, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Data in Studies and Surveys, Says New Report Mar 9, 2022 News Release
- ¿El blanqueador con cloro y otros desinfectantes matan el coronavirus? Mar 3, 2022 Based on Science
- International Treaty, Transparency Measures Recommended to Build Resilience of America's Medical Product Supply Chains Mar 3, 2022 News Release
- ¿El desinfectante de manos mata el coronavirus? Mar 2, 2022 Based on Science
- New Report Recommends Changes to U.S. Organ Transplant System to Improve Fairness and Equity, Reduce Nonuse of Donated Organs, and Improve the System’s Overall Performance Feb 25, 2022 News Release
- Is it possible for the flu shot to cause type 1 diabetes? Feb 14, 2022 Based on Science
- What is the connection between COVID-19 and sepsis? Feb 14, 2022 Based on Science
- ¿Cuál es la conexión entre COVID-19 y septicemia? Feb 14, 2022 Based on Science
- Systems for Providing Protection from Inhalation Hazards Should Extend to the Public and Broader Groups of Workers, Says New Report Feb 10, 2022 News Release
- As New Variants of the Coronavirus Emerge, Reaching the Vaccine-Hesitant Takes on New Urgency Feb 4, 2022 Feature Story
- Patients as ‘First Responders’ — What COVID-19 Teaches Us About Timely Diagnosis Feb 3, 2022 Feature Story
- Traumatic Brain Injury Categories Should Be Updated and Personalized to Better Guide Patient Care, Says New Report Feb 1, 2022 News Release
- New Report Reviews VA Monograph on Economic Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Service and Emotional Support Dogs for Veterans with PTSD Feb 1, 2022 News Release
- Mitigating the Effects of Pandemic on Early Child Care and Education Providers — New Consultation Jan 12, 2022 Media Advisory
- Does global warming cause breathing problems? Jan 11, 2022 Based on Science
- Pandemic Isolation and the Elderly: A Doctor Reflects on the Impacts Jan 7, 2022 Feature Story
- Lessons from COVID-19 on Executing Communications and Engagement at the Community Level During a Health Crisis Dec 7, 2021 Perspectives
- Preparing for the Next Influenza Pandemic by Leveraging Lessons from COVID-19 Is Focus of Four New Reports from the National Academy of Medicine Nov 17, 2021 News Release
- HHS's Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Should Be Re-envisioned Post-COVID-19 Nov 3, 2021 News Release
- Evolutionary Medicine Needs Engineering Expertise Oct 25, 2021 Perspectives
- Combating Antimicrobial Resistance Globally Requires Maintaining Safety of Available Antibiotics and a Robust Pipeline; Animal and Environmental Health Strategies Also Needed Oct 20, 2021 News Release
- When Talking to Parents About COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Emphasize Safety, Encourage Speaking with Family Doctor, and Leverage Social Connections, Says New Expert Consultation Oct 13, 2021 News Release
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- National Academies Appoints New Executive Director of Health and Medicine Division Sep 20, 2021 News Release
- Broadening the Reach of Mental Health Care Sep 9, 2021 Feature Story
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- Does insulin resistance cause diabetes? Sep 3, 2021 Based on Science
- What’s the difference between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes? Sep 3, 2021 Based on Science
- ‘It Shouldn’t Take a Pandemic’ — Supporting Kids and Teens as School Resumes Aug 30, 2021 Feature Story
- ‘An Unprecedented Disruption’ — How Adolescents Are Coping With the Pandemic Aug 23, 2021 Feature Story
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- Direct Financial Support, Access to Male-Dominated Jobs, and Investing in Child Care Can Increase Women’s Participation in Post-COVID Workforce, Says New Expert Consultation Aug 12, 2021 News Release
- How Six Health System Leaders Are Addressing Clinician Burnout During COVID-19 and Beyond Aug 9, 2021 Feature Story
- Science Academies from G20 Nations Urge Their Governments to Promote Creation of Global Surveillance Network to Detect Early Signs of Potential Future Pandemics Aug 6, 2021 Statement
- New Report Lays Out 10-Year Research Agenda in Social Science for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Jul 26, 2021 Media Advisory
- COVID-19 Pandemic and Racial Trauma Have Caused Unprecedented Disruption Among Youth; School-Based Supports Can Help Address Mental Health Concerns Jul 8, 2021 News Release
- Fighting Vaccine Hesitancy: What Can We Learn From Social Science? Jul 1, 2021 Feature Story
- Panel Says Creating White House Task Force, Expanding Housing Programs, and Improving Access to Social Supports Could Avert Rental Eviction Crisis Triggered by Pandemic Jun 25, 2021 News Release
- Let Scientific Evidence Determine Origin of SARS-CoV-2, Urge Presidents of the National Academies Jun 15, 2021 Statement
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- Supporting Science in Africa’s Pandemic Response Jun 3, 2021 Feature Story
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- ERs Rise to the Covid-19 Challenge: Teamwork between Engineers and Healthcare Providers Cuts ER Waiting Time May 25, 2021 Perspectives
- Decoding Science: Finding Hope in Failure May 12, 2021 Feature Story
- Decoding Science: Lessons from the Leading Edge May 12, 2021 Feature Story
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- National Academy of Medicine Names 10 Inaugural Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence for 2021 May 3, 2021 News Release
- NAS Will Hold 158th Annual Meeting Online April 24-25 Apr 22, 2021 Media Advisory
- New Rapid Expert Consultation Shares Insights from Social Science on Communicating COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Equity Apr 20, 2021 News Release
- New Research Models Offer Promise for Understanding the Human Brain and Finding Pathways to Therapies, But Also Raise Profound Ethical Questions Apr 8, 2021 News Release
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- National Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative Supported by YouTube on Evaluating the Authoritativeness of Online Providers of Health Information Mar 23, 2021 News Release
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- National Academy of Medicine Launches Initiative on Advancing Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Preparedness and Response Mar 4, 2021 News Release
- Reducing the Disposal of Unused, Expensive Injectable Medications Requires Changes in the Way the U.S. Produces, Administers, and Pays for Drugs Feb 25, 2021 News Release
- Meeting the Urgent Needs of People Living with Dementia Requires Addressing Existing Disparities in Care, and Ensuring Future Research Prioritizes Inclusivity and Real-World Studies Feb 23, 2021 News Release
- National Academies Complete Review of National Toxicology Program’s Second Draft Monograph on Fluoride Exposure and Neurodevelopmental and Cognitive Effects Feb 9, 2021 News Release
- To Increase Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines, Decision-Makers Need to Showcase Public Support, Leverage Endorsements, Focus on Hesitant Individuals, and Engage Communities Feb 3, 2021 News Release
- Strategies to Allocate Scarce COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatments to Eligible Patients Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Jan 29, 2021 News Release
- Methods to Track Health Care Worker Deaths, Burnout from COVID-19 Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Dec 10, 2020 News Release
- New Report Assesses Illnesses Among U.S. Government Personnel and Their Families at Overseas Embassies Dec 5, 2020 News Release
- COVID-19 Pandemic Underscores Importance of Investment in Public Health: 2012 National Academies Report Has Lasting Impact Nov 24, 2020 Feature Story
- Can Community Health Workers Make Hearing Health Care More Accessible for Older Adults? Nov 16, 2020 Feature Story
- National Academies Launch New COVID-19 Strategic Science Initiative Nov 10, 2020 Feature Story
- Advantages and Trade-offs of COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests, National Testing Strategies Examined in New Rapid Response to Government Nov 9, 2020 News Release
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- Putting Games to Work in the Battle Against COVID-19 Nov 2, 2020 Feature Story
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- National Academy of Sciences Enlists Gaming Community to Boost Public Understanding of COVID-19 Oct 23, 2020 News Release
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- National Academies Release Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine for Adoption by HHS, State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Authorities Oct 2, 2020 News Release
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- NAS and NAM Presidents Alarmed By Political Interference in Science Amid Pandemic Sep 24, 2020 Statement
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- Engineering a Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Sep 18, 2020 Feature Story
- Stephen Hinshaw Receives National Academy of Medicine’s Sarnat Award for Contributions to Understanding and Treating Mental Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence and Stigma Prevention Efforts Sep 15, 2020 News Release
- Anthony Fauci Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Decades of Work Improving Public Health and Leadership in Shaping COVID-19 Pandemic Response Sep 15, 2020 News Release
- An Update on Our Response to COVID-19: A Message from the Presidents of the NAS, NAE, and NAM Sep 14, 2020 Statement
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- National Academy of Medicine Names Three NAM Fellows for 2020 Sep 9, 2020 News Release
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- National Academies Release Draft Framework for Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine, Seek Public Comment Sep 1, 2020 News Release
- Staffing Considerations for Crisis Standards of Care Outlined in New Rapid Response to Government from National Academies Standing Committee Jul 28, 2020 News Release
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- Can probiotics help fight COVID-19? Jun 30, 2020 Based on Science
- ¿La luz solar mata el coronavirus? Jun 30, 2020 Based on Science
- Does ginger prevent or cure COVID-19? Jun 23, 2020 Based on Science
- Does witch hazel kill the coronavirus? Jun 23, 2020 Based on Science
- Can getting a flu shot cause false positive results for COVID-19? Jun 8, 2020 Based on Science
- La vacuna contra la influenza no afecta los resultados de la prueba del COVID-19 ni la probabilidad de contraer COVID-19 Jun 8, 2020 Based on Science
- Do most people in the world believe that vaccines are safe? May 27, 2020 Based on Science
- Is it true that everyone who should get a vaccine can get one? May 27, 2020 Based on Science
- Can copper supplements fight COVID-19? May 21, 2020 Based on Science
- What Data Do We Need to Reopen the Country? Webinar Explores What to Watch May 19, 2020 Feature Story
- Does hand sanitizer destroy the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19? Apr 23, 2020 Based on Science
- Do bleach and other disinfectants kill the coronavirus? Apr 23, 2020 Based on Science
- Does drinking lemon juice mixed with baking soda or aspirin kill COVID-19? Apr 22, 2020 Based on Science
- Does ultraviolet (UV) light kill the coronavirus? Apr 22, 2020 Based on Science
- Are there foods and supplements that can prevent you from getting COVID-19? Apr 21, 2020 Based on Science
- Is it true that cannabis can treat diverse diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to cancer to PTSD? Apr 15, 2020 Based on Science
- Will applying heat to your skin or throat kill the virus that causes COVID-19? Apr 15, 2020 Based on Science
- Does the spread of COVID-19 slow down when the weather is warmer? Apr 15, 2020 Based on Science
- Can cannabis use cause schizophrenia? Apr 15, 2020 Based on Science
- Should everyone get a flu vaccine each year? Mar 9, 2020 Based on Science
- Does the HPV vaccine protect against cancer? Mar 9, 2020 Based on Science
- Does sunscreen cause vitamin D deficiency? Mar 31, 2019 Based on Science
- Can cancer be cured by eating a healthy diet? Feb 22, 2019 Based on Science
- Will dietary supplements cure cancer? Feb 22, 2019 Based on Science
- Can lemons cure cancer? Feb 22, 2019 Based on Science
- Can cancer be successfully treated by alternative therapies alone? Feb 22, 2019 Based on Science
- Should all newborns get a vitamin K shot? Dec 21, 2018 Based on Science
- Can certain vitamins or supplements help with weight loss? Dec 21, 2018 Based on Science
- Do vaccines cause autism? Dec 21, 2018 Based on Science
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