Promising Research in Mpox Vaccine and Health Challenges in the Military

08/09/2024 3 min
Promising Research in Mpox Vaccine and Health Challenges in the Military

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Episode Synopsis

 This week in health, Fred Bodimer reports on groundbreaking research into a new mRNA vaccine for mpox, with promising preclinical trials led by Moderna and the US Army Medical Research Institute. Also covered is a tragic case of a man battling multiple mosquito-borne viruses, the risks of high cholesterol in young adults, and reassuring findings regarding weight loss drugs and mental health. The episode wraps up with a concerning study on the rising costs of obesity in the U.S. military.