Kennedy: “We’re going to end the war at FDA against alternative medicine” – The Cancer Letter
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Why People Around the World Are Having Fewer Kids, Even If They Want Them
People across the world have been having fewer and fewer children, and it’s not always because they don’t want them. The global fertility rate has, on average, dropped to less than half what it was in the 1960s, the United Nations has found, falling below the “replacement level” required to maintain the current population in … Read more
The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods
Some foods simply radiate star power. Apples and bananas? They’ve got their own song. Peanuts, potatoes, and pepperjack cheese? They’re in your pantry—and the cooking hall of fame. But the obvious choices aren’t the only ones—and they’re not even necessarily the best. “People tend to fall into certain patterns—we’re creatures of habit,” says registered dietitian … Read more
How vaccine critics appointed by RFK Jr. could limit access to shots
Staff who provide data to the vaccine panel have been pushed aside, according to health officials, raising doubts about the availability of coronavirus and other vaccines. View original article Contributor: Lena H. Sun, Lauren Weber
He’s dying of cancer. They chose to start their family.
Cancer rates are rising for young adults as they decline for older adults. But older people remain the face of the disease. This is an intimate view into the decisions and realities when a cancer diagnosis happens in early adulthood. View original article Contributor: Elana Gordon, Renita Jablonski, Ted Muldoon, Wendy Galietta, Dan Keating, Mary-Ellen … Read more
A parent’s guide to summer infections and health hazards
As summer arrives, you’re likely to spend more time outdoors with your children. Lots of us love this time of year and it’s great to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather. It’s worth being aware, however, of some common seasonal infections and hazards to help you spot illness more easily and take action if … Read more
How a Purge at One Obscure Panel Could Disrupt U.S. Vaccinations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, dismissed 17 scientific advisers to the C.D.C. Critics fear newly appointed members will roll back vaccine recommendations. View original article Contributor: Apoorva Mandavilli
Can Air Conditioning Make You Sick?
At the height of the tuberculosis epidemic in the 19th century, doctors began advising people to venture outside to escape the “bad air” in their homes. In the 1960s, by contrast, AC became widespread in the U.S., increasing the appeal of staying inside. These days, many of us—the so-called “indoor generation”—spend summer mostly inside, relying … Read more
A Psychiatrist Posed As a Teen With Therapy Chatbots. The Conversations Were Alarming
Several months ago, Dr. Andrew Clark, a psychiatrist in Boston, learned that an increasing number of young people were turning to AI chatbot therapists for guidance and support. Clark was intrigued: If designed correctly, these AI tools could increase much-needed access to affordable mental-health care. He decided to test some of the most popular bots … Read more
He’s dying. She’s pregnant.
Tanner and Shay found themselves facing an unbearable duality: Preparing for their daughter’s arrival and bracing for her father’s death. View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha, Drea Cornejo, Jahi Chikwendiu, Dan Keating, Julia Wall