She was a prominent figure in the field of childhood cancer when, in 1974, she helped create the first Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. View original article Contributor: Neil Genzlinger
The list price of the therapy, Relyvrio, is much higher than an economic research group recommends, but the company says most patients will pay very little themselves. View original article Contributor: Pam Belluck
The latest shots, which target Omicron and its subvariants, could offer protection against a winter surge in cases. But many people are unsure if they’re eligible. View original article Contributor: Jan Hoffman
A unique research project is tracking hundreds of people at risk for suicide, using data from smartphones and wearable biosensors to identify periods of high danger — and intervene. View original article Contributor: Ellen Barry
In August 2021, as the Delta variant surged and the threat of hurricanes loomed, President Biden urged people to get their COVID-19 vaccines in case they had to evacuate to a crowded shelter or stay with others indoors. This week, as Hurricane Ian barreled towards Florida as a Category 4 storm, Biden’s remarks resurfaced, mischaracterized … Read more
In 1974, she co-founded the first Ronald McDonald House, in Philadelphia, to provide affordable lodging for families of gravely ill children. View original article Contributor: Margaret Foster
The newly approved therapy, called AMX0035, is designed to slow the disease by protecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord destroyed by ALS. View original article Contributor: Laurie McGinley
A dentist with a parallel career as a political scientist, he drew attention to a program that made millions of Americans unwitting guinea pigs. View original article Contributor: Ed Shanahan
The drug is safe, and one trial found it may extend survival and slow paralysis in functions like muscle control and speaking. A larger trial will be completed in 2024. View original article Contributor: Pam Belluck
Test your knowledge of this week’s health news. View original article Contributor: Knvul Sheikh