JOURNAL ARTICLE

Unraveling progress.

  • Published In: TIME Magazine, 2025, v. 206, n. 21/22. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Park, Alice 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the significant setbacks in U.S. public health care in 2025, primarily due to political decisions that have undermined established health programs and research initiatives. Key actions included the dismantling of USAID, budget cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and a shift in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding vaccine safety, influenced by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a known vaccine skeptic. These changes threaten the foundation of scientific research and innovation in medicine, potentially jeopardizing future advancements in treatments for various diseases, including cancer and genetic disorders. Public-health experts emphasize the importance of maintaining trust in vaccines and the scientific process to ensure continued progress in healthcare. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:TIME Magazine. 2025/12, Vol. 206, Issue 21/22, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0040-781X
  • Accession Number:190314114
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