A genetics and demographics writer points out that at ages 70, 75, 80 and beyond, dementia rates have fallen compared to decades ago. He highlights that today’s 90-year-olds face less than half the risk of dementia seen in 1984.

This article shows how infections cause about 13% of cancers and highlights the dramatic success of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer, with studies reporting at least an 80% reduction in risk. It reviews population data from the UK, Australia and South Africa, and calls for broader global rollout to save millions of lives.

The CDC has announced a significant reduction in the childhood vaccine schedule, now recommending vaccines for only 11 diseases instead of 18, aligning more closely with Denmark's approach. Health experts express concern that this change may undermine public trust and lead to lower vaccination rates, especially amid ongoing debates about vaccine safety and efficacy.