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Evolution Went On Trial 100 Years Ago. Where Are We Now?

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the Scopes "Monkey Trial" — where a teacher was charged with the crime of teaching Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. At the time, it was illegal in Tennessee to "teach any theory that denies the story of the Divine Creatio ... Show More

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Jul 8

Itchy? Air Pollution May Be Making It Worse

Short Wave producer Hannah Chinn has adult-onset eczema. They're not the only one. Up to ten percent of people in the United States have it, according to the National Eczema Association — and its prevalence is increasing. Despite its ubiquity, a lot about this skin condition rema ... Show More

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Jul 7

Sea Camp: Why Are Ocean Currents Shifting?

A warming climate doesn't just affect dry land — it affects the ocean, too. For years, Earth's ocean has acted as a heat sink for climate change: A large part of the heat generated by human use of fossil fuels is being absorbed by the ocean. And while the deep sea is largely unaf ... Show More

12m 6s

Jun 2022

4:34 PM ET: 2 Covid vaccines recommended for young kids

FDA vaccine advisers recommend Covid vaccines for kids 6 months to 5 years. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Nov 2021

Young Kids Are Now Vaccine-Eligible. Why Doctors Say Parents Shouldn't Wait

The CDC made it official on Tuesday: kids 5 - 11 are now eligible to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 pediatric vaccine. Within hours, some of the first shots were administered in Hartford, Connecticut. Jenny Brundin of Colorado Public Radio spoke to parents and kids in Denver about get ... Show More

12m 9s

Jun 2022

Covid-19 vaccines authorized for young children

The FDA has authorized both the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines for young children. Listen for more detailsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Feb 2021

Kids and Covid

The end of summer 2021 has been earmarked as the time by which most American adults will be vaccinated. But still remaining is the often-overlooked question of vaccinations for children, who make up around a quarter of the U.S. population.Without the immunization of children, her ... Show More

24m 47s

Jan 2022

Kids Under 5 Still Can't Get Vaccinated. What The Omicron Surge Means For Them

New daily cases are at an all-time high. The good news: vaccines and boosters have never been more widely available — but not for everyone. Children five and under still do not have a vaccine available as the omicron surge stretches health care workers thin. For advice on navigat ... Show More

3m 42s

Nov 2021

Younger kids will soon be eligible to get vaccinated. Plus, holiday travel will likely be a mess this year.

The CDC is on the cusp of approving the Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11 year olds. But Moderna's vaccine is on hold for kids because of a potential side effect related to heart inflammation.Open enrollment for 2022 health insurance plans is underway. How do you know you're making the ... Show More

20m 33s

Jul 2020

Demystifying the Vaccine

A recent vaccine trial from Oxford University shows promising preliminary results, suggesting the vaccine can produce immune responses that may protect people against infection. Dr. Sanjay Gupta spoke with Dr. Barney Graham, the deputy director of the Vaccine Research Center at t ... Show More

11m 17s

Nov 2021

Do children need the Covid-19 vaccine?

There's been an ongoing debate over whether children should be vaccinated against Covid-19. Many countries have already begun inoculating those aged 12 and over. Some experts say that vaccinating the young is necessary for a return to normal life and for kids to get back to scho ... Show More

18m 59s

Jun 2022

3:35 PM ET: FDA panel supports Covid vaccine for young kids

FDA advisory panel supports Covid-19 vaccine for children 5 and younger. Listen for more details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Dec 2020

Vaccine hesitancy, the next pandemic hurdle

As the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine rolls out across the country, and other vaccines await imminent regulatory approval, many public health experts are focusing on the issue of vaccine hesitancy. Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam has spoken out about the "moveable m ... Show More

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