The Vaccine.gov website that’s been maintained by the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention to help people find places to get vaccinations no longer works. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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Category: 5. Health
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Forbes Top Hospitals FAQ
1. These are Forbes’ first-ever hospital ratings. Why is Forbes entering this space now?
Healthcare quality can vary dramatically among hospitals. The differences between high-quality facilities and low-quality facilities can substantially…
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Forbes Top Hospitals 2026
The United States healthcare system contains many contradictions. As we approach 2026, the pace of technological advancements and medical innovation continues to accelerate, yet providers are simultaneously confronting obstacles such as higher
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Forbes Top Hospitals 2026: Methodology Summary
Accessing high-quality healthcare in the United States has become increasingly complex. While technological advances have fostered extraordinary innovation in medicine and digital record keeping, the benefits have not always trickled down to…
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1 In 4 Obamacare Enrollees May Drop Coverage If Tax Credits Go Away, Poll Says
One in four Americans who currently have health insurance will “very likely go without” coverage next year if tax credits aren’t extended for those who buy individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare,…
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Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time
Fever, aching limbs and a runny nose — as winter returns, so too does the flu. The disease is triggered by influenza viruses, which enter our body through droplets and then infect vulnerable cells.
A research team from Switzerland and Japan has…
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Gas stoves are filling millions of homes with hidden toxic air
For many people in the United States, spending time indoors does not guarantee protection from harmful air pollution. A new study led by Stanford University and published Dec. 2 in PNAS Nexus reports that gas and propane stoves release…
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FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data – and could severely hinder vaccine access
The Food and Drug Administration is seeking to drastically change procedures for testing vaccine safety and approving vaccines, based on unproven claims that mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines caused the death of at least 10 children.
The agency…
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Companies Cut Prices For Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the price cuts for blockbuster weight-loss drugs, the Forbes 30 Under 30 Healthcare list, the coming barriers to getting vaccines, and more. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here.
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A routine shingles shot may offer powerful defense against dementia
An unusual vaccination rule in Wales has given scientists some of the clearest evidence so far that a vaccine might help protect against dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine, researchers examined health records from older adults in…
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