Lauran Neergaard, The Associated Press

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Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

Researchers are learning the Trump administration axed their work to improve vaccination

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Trump administration is canceling studies about ways to improve vaccine trust and access, a move that comes in the midst of a large measles outbreak fueled by unvaccinated children.

Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health questioned on funding cuts, vaccines

Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health questioned on funding cuts, vaccines

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A health economist who once famously clashed with officials at the National Institutes of Health and now is the nominee to lead the agency faced questions from senators from both parties Wednesday about drastic funding cuts and research priorities.

Senate panel questions Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health

Senate panel questions Trump nominee to lead National Institutes of Health

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A health economist who famously clashed with officials at the National Institutes of Health faces Senate questioning Wednesday on his nomination to head that agency.

Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Saturday that he has retired, leaving an agency being upended by budget cuts and layoffs.

What cognitive tests can show -- and what they can't

What cognitive tests can show -- and what they can't

WASHINGTON (AP) -- It's the new chant in Washington politics: "Get a cognitive test!"