Will Stone
Stories
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The CDC staff in charge of injury prevention — a lead cause of death — has been cut
Injury is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. But much of the staff at the CDC responsible for studying how to track and prevent injuries were cut during the recent firings.
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European regulations on chicken processing hamper U.S. exports
As the U.S trade war heats up, President Trump has called for European countries to start buying our chicken and eggs. But food safety regulations put in place many years ago prohibit that from happening. Will Stone, reporter. Gisele Grayson, editor.
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TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis
TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.
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How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.
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Scientists are making progress in better understanding Long COVID
Scientists have made progress in understanding Long COVID over the last five years. Patient advocates hope that research will continue under the Trump administration.
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In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings
Some employees who were previously fired received emails saying they're "cleared to return to work."
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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.
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Layoffs start at CDC, targeting probationary staff
As many as 1,300 probationary employees at CDC are being let go, at the direction of the Trump administration. The cuts represent around 10% of the agency's workforce.
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Unease grows at the CDC as Trump administration keeps grip on research, messaging
CDC employees can no longer publish documents without review by the executive branch, and must withdraw their names from external papers pending publication.
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After delay, CDC releases data signaling bird flu spread undetected in cows and people
After going quiet on bird flu, CDC scientists have published a report on its spread among veterinarians. The findings suggest a need for better surveillance.
