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A medical illustration depicts the Shigella bacteria, a leading cause of diarrheal disease.
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A new vaccine could vanquish a major cause of deadly diarrheal disease
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Over 1 million people a year die from diarrheal disease. Nearly half are kids under age 5. A new vaccine in trials offers great hope.
President Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026.
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Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
Brittney Melton
Kalshi and Polymarket say allowing people to bet on the outcomes of clinical trials and FDA drug approvals provides valuable information about drug development. But researchers warn the bets could incentivize insider trading and interfere with the integrity of the process.
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Kalshi and Polymarket bets on clinical trials criticized as 'ghastly'
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