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Health Archive

Archives for June 2023

The limits of therapy-speak
Even Better

Why it’s so appealing to use pop psychology terms — and when to stop.

By Allie Volpe
Future Perfect
The largest psychedelic conference in history is surprisingly saneThe largest psychedelic conference in history is surprisingly sane
Future Perfect

The walls of psychedelic prohibition are crumbling. What comes next?

By Oshan Jarow
How to bring back the small-town family doctor
Policy

The doctor shortage is already here, but there’s a way to fix it.

By Dylan Scott
Public Health
Joe Rogan wants a “debate” on vaccine science. Don’t give it to him.Joe Rogan wants a “debate” on vaccine science. Don’t give it to him.
Public Health

How to have better conversations about contentious scientific subjects.

By Keren Landman, MD
2024 Elections
RFK Jr.’s fringe presidential candidacy, explainedRFK Jr.’s fringe presidential candidacy, explained
2024 Elections

Kennedy, an anti-vaxxer of storied Democratic pedigree, isn’t a serious challenger to Biden — but he’s getting some traction.

By Nicole Narea
The rise of artificial intelligence, explained
How AI could spark the next pandemicHow AI could spark the next pandemic
The rise of artificial intelligence, explained

New research highlights how language-generating AI models could make it easier to create dangerous germs.

By Kelsey Piper
Future Perfect
The epic story of our best malaria drugThe epic story of our best malaria drug
Future Perfect

How the Vietnam War and ancient Chinese medicine led to a malaria treatment.

By Dylan Matthews
Abortion
People are using abortion medication later in their pregnancies. Here’s what that means.People are using abortion medication later in their pregnancies. Here’s what that means.
Abortion

The regimen is common and considered safe after 10 weeks, but the delays are cause for concern.

By Anna North
Public Health
Uganda’s anti-gay law will hurt all UgandansUganda’s anti-gay law will hurt all Ugandans
Public Health

When identity gets criminalized, everyone gets hurt.

By Keren Landman, MD
Health Care
Big Pharma’s legal fight to stop cheaper Medicare drugs, explainedBig Pharma’s legal fight to stop cheaper Medicare drugs, explained
Health Care

If the government can’t legally constrain prescription drug prices, what can it do?

By Dylan Scott
What’s behind Black women’s excessive rate of fibroids?
Health

Is it chemicals? Diet? Stress?

By Akilah Wise, Capital B
A racist society is detrimental to your health
Health

From chronic stress to cancer, racial discrimination weathers Black Americans’ lives over time.

By Margo Snipe, Capital B
Are you sleepy or just tired?
Even Better

The telltale signs of fatigue — and why it’s different from sleepiness.

By Allie Volpe
Climate
If you can’t breathe well, neither can your petIf you can’t breathe well, neither can your pet
Climate

How to tell if your pet is suffering from wildfire smoke.

By Rachel DuRose and Oshan Jarow
Health
How to make your indoor air better when it’s smoky outsideHow to make your indoor air better when it’s smoky outside
Health

Air conditioning, purifiers, and even box fans can help.

By Keren Landman, MD