In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and conf…
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Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow e…
F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit c…
Divisive F.D.A. Vaccine Regulator Resigns
Dr. Vinay Prasad drew criticism for decisions that overrode agency scientists and rejected potential drugs.
Fewer Pregnant Women Received Acetaminophen in E.R.s After White House Warnings
A new analysis of prescription data found that emergency room orders for acetaminophen for pregnant women fell for weeks after the federal w…
F.D.A. Faces Upset Over Denials of New Drugs
Agency officials promise fast reviews of new treatments while vowing they will not be a “rubber stamp” for the industry. But patients wi…
Most Patients Keep Weight Off With Fewer GLP-1 Shots, Study Finds
In a recent review, a small group of patients received the injections less frequently but still maintained weight loss and health benefits.
A Danish Program Takes On the Stigma of Mental Illness
One of Us, run by Denmark’s health ministry, works with people with mental health conditions to share their stories in schools, hospitals …
As Kennedy Turns From Vaccines, MAHA Allies See a ‘Betrayal’
As the midterm elections approach, the health secretary is focusing on “real food.” Anger is rising among some of his supporters.
States Move to Limit Access to H.I.V. Treatment
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistan…
Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks for Vulnerable Seniors
Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot…
C.D.C.’s New Acting Director Draws Unexpected Praise From Agency Staff
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who was appointed to the role last week, has offered to publicly endorse vaccination, in particular the measles vaccin…