Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...

A co-chair of the House of Representatives’ Congressional DOGE Caucus said there is "real motivation" behind accomplishing its mission of cutting the federal deficit. Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, is ...

A nonprofit watchdog committed to the separation of church and state recently notified Bolivar school officials that leading a prayer during a staff meeting is inappropriate. The Freedom From Religion ...