News of the Week – August 3, 2026

Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill, measles reaches its highest level in more than 30 years, Cyclospora changes how Americans shop for produce, peptides continue to outpace the evidence, and a personalized cancer vaccine offers hope from the United Kingdom. This week, we separate headlines from science—and ask what the evidence actually tells us. 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