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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Ralph Lee Abraham promoted discredited treatments like ivermectin and, as Louisiana’s surgeon general, halted the state’s mass vaccination campaign. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli
A new study sheds light on the risks and benefits of taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs before having a baby. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi
A new study reveals that current lung cancer screening guidelines could be missing most cases, prompting calls for changes to detect the disease earlier. View original article Contributor: Allyson Chiu
Young adults who engaged in a social media “detox” reported reductions in depression, anxiety and insomnia, though it was unclear how long the effects would last. View original article Contributor: Ellen Barry
Financial and social incentives can nudge doctors away from the operating room. View original article Contributor: Sarah Kliff and Bianca Pallaro
In an essay published in the New Yorker, she details the latest chapter in the Kennedy family’s history of tragic loss. View original article Contributor: Niha Masih
Experts provide tips on how to protect yourself during labor and delivery, including asking questions and seeking a second opinion when necessary. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi
The Washington state resident, an older adult with underlying conditions, was infected with a strain that has previously been reported in animals but never before in humans. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun
Richard Pazdur, who assumed his new role this month, has warned that new Trump administration initiatives could be illegal and pose a risk to public health. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond, Rachel Roubein
The 150-year-old drugmaker is the first company in health care to hit the milestone. View original article Contributor: Rebecca Robbins