Month: November 2022

As offices, restaurants and schools fill up, people are adjusting expectations and habits in another moment of deep uncertainty. View original article Contributor: Roni Caryn Rabin

A study suggested that the updated booster shot produced higher levels of neutralizing antibodies against BA.4 and BA.5 than the first booster, the company said. View original article Contributor: Sharon LaFraniere

Puberty blockers can ease transgender youths’ anguish and buy time to weigh options. But concerns are growing about long-term physical effects and other consequences. View original article Contributor: Megan Twohey and Christina Jewett

We scoured the scientific evidence, interviewed doctors around the world and spoke to patients and families. Here’s a closer look at what we found. View original article Contributor: Megan Twohey and Christina Jewett

Frequent wildfire smoke is causing chronic health problems for Americans in the East and the West. View original article Contributor: Matt Vasilogambros

How scientists are using virtual reality to create avatars, chatbots and even eternal digital entities. View original article Contributor: Caren Chesler

Colorado voters have approved the broadest psychedelic legalization in the U.S., which would decriminalize five psychedelic substances and enable adults to receive psychedelics at licensed centers. The Associated Press called the vote for the measure, Proposition 122, on Friday morning; 92% of the votes were in as of 11 a.m., with 52.3% of voters in … Read more