The Justice Department accused large insurers of colluding with national brokers to steer older people and those with disabilities toward coverage that might not offer the best medical care. View original article Contributor: Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz
Determined to cut costs and manage communications, the Trump administration is moving too slowly to contain the virus, experts say. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli
The agency suggested that clinical trials in humans may be required for updated Covid shots, raising questions about whether they will be available in the fall. View original article Contributor: Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay Stolberg
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During a Zoom interview, Maury Purnell, 85, hangs in the air, firmly grasping a trapeze bar, answering questions and smiling, no less. He manages it all in a plaid button-up shirt instead of gym clothes. “Several of my peers are having health issues,” he says. “I’ve been fortunate with all of that in recent years.” … Read more
Have you ever been so exhausted you’ve skipped your skin-care routine and went straight to bed? Now imagine doing that every night. For most people, the idea might trigger fears of buildup, bacteria, oily skin, and breakouts. But a backlash is brewing to 10-step skin-care rituals: doing absolutely nothing. No cleansers, no exfoliants, no moisturizers—no … Read more
This week marks 100 days since President Donald Trump took office for a second term. In that time, Trump has made several moves that affect abortion and reproductive health care access across the country. Within his first month in office, Trump acted quickly on a number of issues related to reproductive health. He pardoned several … Read more
Nearly a third of American adults have some kind of allergy. If you’re one of them, you’re probably eager to find a solution. Allergy shots can provide long-lasting relief for certain non-food allergies, but there are some downsides. Is the time commitment, discomfort, and cost worth it? To help make that decision, here’s the latest … Read more
It’s hard to think of four words more smug—and infuriating—than “I told you so.” “It feels like you’re delighting in the other person’s misfortune,” says Jordan Conrad, founder and clinical director at Madison Park Psychotherapy in New York. “It feels equivalent to saying ‘I would never be in your position because I’m smarter than you,’ … Read more
The potential change outlined in a statement would require all new vaccines to undergo placebo testing, sparking concerns among medical experts. View original article Contributor: Lauren Weber, Rachel Roubein, Lena H. Sun, Carolyn Y. Johnson