Month: August 2025

Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s top vaccine and gene therapy regulator, was the target of a right-wing pressure campaign over his handling of drug approvals and past support for Democrats. View original article Contributor: Lauren Weber, Rachel Roubein

A new study suggests lithium may play a crucial role in developing Alzheimer’s treatments, but the substance has long been used to treat mood disorders like bipolar disorder. View original article Contributor: Mark Johnson

Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse. View original article Contributor: Elisabeth Rosenthal and Hannah Norman

It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started. View original article Contributor: Elisabeth Rosenthal

NIH officials called immigration authorities after scrutinizing the patient’s identification presented to security at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. View original article Contributor: Carolyn Y. Johnson, David Ovalle, Sabrina Malhi

Experts warn that famine is unfolding in Gaza — and that treating severe acute malnutrition will take more than just increasing food aid to the enclave. View original article Contributor: Victoria Bisset