Medical News of the Week

This week, the virus didn’t win — the committee did.Dr. Terry Simpson opens with a personal look at the rollback of the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns — a policy that ignores decades of data from Alaska showing infants catch hepatitis B from caregivers, not just mothers. Then, updates on vaccines that save lives: shingles shots that protect the brain, and HPV vaccines that may erase an entire cancer from the map.You’ll hear how Australia is on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 — thanks to universal HPV vaccination, smarter screening, and access to self-collection testing — and why Dr. Simpson’s own 15-year-old son is fully vaccinated. Sons and daughters alike can help end HPV-linked cancers, from cervical to oral.Also in this episode:* mRNA COVID vaccines linked to 25% lower all-cause mortality.* Mediterranean and MIND diets improve brain function in MS.* Polyphenols from tea, coffee, and berries boost heart health.* WHO endorses GLP-1s for long-term obesity treatment.* New hope for HIV remission, concerns over AI and privacy, and why ERs are seeing a surge in “scromiting.”Dr. Simpson Unfiltered — where data beats dogma, and science always gets the last word. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drsimpson.com/subscribe