Why Mormonism may have an answer for our toxic politics
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox draws on teachings from his Mormon faith to “disagree better.” Studies show his approach could change public attitudes. View original article Contributor: Dana Milbank
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FDA moves to expand sunscreen options, proposing ingredient used in Asia and Europe
The FDA has proposed adding bemotrizinol, a new sunscreen ingredient, to the U.S. approval list, which could expand consumer options and help prevent skin cancer. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi
Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates
A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church. View original article Contributor: Kelly Kasulis Cho
People with depression can treat themselves at home with new device
Patients can use the headset themselves in their homes to counteract moderate to severe depression, with what the FDA says are “modest” results. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert
FDA to investigate whether adult deaths linked to coronavirus vaccine
An agency memo alleged that at least 10 children died after receiving coronavirus vaccinations, citing it as a basis for overhauling how vaccines are approved, despite studies finding the shots have generally been safe. View original article Contributor: Daniel Gilbert, Rachel Roubein
Going back to school during the pandemic linked to improved child mental health
A new study finds that school reopenings during the pandemic were associated with declines in diagnoses of anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions in children. View original article Contributor: Sabrina Malhi
Rural America relies on foreign doctors. Trump’s visa fee shuts them out.
The Trump administration’s demand for companies to pay a $100,000 fee to hire an immigrant worker using an H-1B visa has created turmoil among rural health providers. View original article Contributor: David Ovalle
His deductible is $4,000. To control his diabetes, he’s had to cut corners.
The rising cost of health insurance and high deductible plans are forcing people with diabetes to make tough choices about their treatment. View original article Contributor: Charlotte Huff | KFF Health News
Under RFK Jr., the CDC provides a megaphone to the anti-vaccine movement
Common anti-vaccine talking points were on display as the CDC’s immunization advisers repealed a hepatitis B birth vaccine recommendation and scrutinized the childhood schedule. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun, David Ovalle, Paige Winfield Cunningham
Medical Mysteries: For years she was told it was stress. Then a brain scan revealed the real cause.
After years of misdiagnoses and unexplained symptoms, Annie Sedoric finally discovered the rare condition that was reshaping her body. View original article Contributor: Rachel Zimmerman