Vaccines

August 23, 2026

mRNA Cancer Vaccine: Moderna-Merck Melanoma Shot Cuts Recurrence 49% in Landmark Trial

In a landmark achievement that oncologists are calling a turning point in cancer treatment, Moderna and Merck announced on August 19, 2026, that their combined mRNA-based cancer vaccine significantly reduced melanoma recurrence

Parched earth during UK drought 2026, preceding thunderstorm flash flood warnings. Image: karmactive.com

World

BBC Weather Warns UK Thunderstorms Bring Flash Flood Risk After Drought

BBC Weather forecasts scattered thunderstorms across the UK from Wednesday through Sunday, bringing flash flood risks to regions that have experienced record-breaking drought conditions. Heavy showers are expected for many areas following a summer of unprecedented heat. Most showers will

August 21, 2026

FDA Class I Recall Salmonella Contamination Eggs US States

News·Opinion

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class I recall of shell eggs due to potential salmonella contamination, the most serious category

mRNA Cancer Vaccine: Moderna-Merck Melanoma Shot Cuts Recurrence 49% in Landmark Trial

Health·News·Technology

In a landmark achievement that oncologists are calling a turning point in cancer treatment, Moderna and Merck announced on August 19, 2026, that their

Close-up of a melanoma skin lesion marked for biopsy

Health·News·Technology

Moderna-Merck mRNA Cancer Vaccine Beats Keytruda Alone in Phase 3 Melanoma Trial

Merck and Moderna announced on August 19, 2026, that their personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine met the main goals of a late-stage trial in melanoma, a result oncologists are calling a milestone for

Tejal Somvanshi

August 20, 2026

Health·Latest·News·Science·World

First Ebola Vaccine Volunteer Vaccinated in Oxford Trial for Bundibugyo Virus

The world’s first clinical trial of a vaccine designed specifically against Bundibugyo ebolavirus has begun at Oxford University, with the first volunteer receiving the experimental injection in July 2026. The milestone marks

Tejal Somvanshi

July 28, 2026

Dr. Casey Means speaking on stage at a conference in Las Vegas, gesturing while seated in a blue dress.

Health·Politics·USA

Casey Means Surgeon General Hearing: Vaccines, Pesticides, License Questions

Casey Means Surgeon General Hearing: Vaccines, Pesticides and Ethics Photo: Instagram / @drcaseyskitchen · Oct 24, 2024 Public Health · U.S. Policy Casey Means Faces Senate: Vaccines, Pesticides and Conflicts Questioned in

Sunita Somvanshi

February 26, 2026