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Health Archive

Archives for July 2023

Health
Why the mosquito that spreads West Nile virus is becoming resistant to insecticidesWhy the mosquito that spreads West Nile virus is becoming resistant to insecticides
Health

Scientists are reporting increasing insecticide resistance among American Culex mosquitoes that spread West Nile virus to humans.

By Keren Landman, MD
Future Perfect
What can caged lab monkeys tell us about free human beings?What can caged lab monkeys tell us about free human beings?
Future Perfect

Where biomedicine gets it wrong about primate research.

By Garet Lahvis
Health
This tick’s spit can make you allergic to meatThis tick’s spit can make you allergic to meat
Health

Why cases of alpha-gal syndrome are on the rise.

By Rachel DuRose
Policy
Is it time to be worried about Covid-19 again?Is it time to be worried about Covid-19 again?
Policy

What to make of the uptick of Covid-19 this summer — and what to expect this winter.

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
It’s time to close the gene synthesis loophole that could lead to a human-made pandemicIt’s time to close the gene synthesis loophole that could lead to a human-made pandemic
Future Perfect

Congress is grappling with the security concerns of the DNA synthesis revolution.

By Kelsey Piper
Health
What could possibly cause a teen athlete’s heart to stop?What could possibly cause a teen athlete’s heart to stop?
Health

Bronny James’s heart reportedly stopped during practice. Incidents like this are rare but explainable.

By Keren Landman, MD
Future Perfect
Psychedelics might revolutionize therapy. What happens if you remove the trip?Psychedelics might revolutionize therapy. What happens if you remove the trip?
Future Perfect

“Tripless” drugs might open more opportunities for psychiatry. Just don’t call them psychedelics.

By Oshan Jarow
Why you feel grouchy on super hot days
The Vox guide to extreme heat

What we know — and what we don’t — about how heat affects mental health.

By Allie Volpe
The invisible consequences of heat on the body and mind
The Vox guide to extreme heat

Heat has a bigger impact on us than we may realize.

By Rebecca Leber
Future Perfect
The FDA approved a new preventive shot for RSV, the leading cause of US infant hospitalizationThe FDA approved a new preventive shot for RSV, the leading cause of US infant hospitalization
Future Perfect

What to know about the new RSV antibody shot.

By Oshan Jarow
Science
8 people have acquired malaria in the US. They’re the first in 20 years.8 people have acquired malaria in the US. They’re the first in 20 years.
Science

The cases, identified in Florida and Texas, raise a lot of questions.

By Keren Landman, MD
Science
Yes, bird flu is a threat. It’s time to take it seriously.Yes, bird flu is a threat. It’s time to take it seriously.
Science

13 questions about bird flu, answered.

By Benji Jones
Health
Will diet soda, yogurt, and cereal disappear from stores?Will diet soda, yogurt, and cereal disappear from stores?
Health

What the WHO’s aspartame warnings mean for you.

By Whizy Kim
Public Health
The WHO declared aspartame “possibly” causes cancer. Here’s what that means.The WHO declared aspartame “possibly” causes cancer. Here’s what that means.
Public Health

Get ready for an earful about the health risks of Diet Coke, Trident gum, Equal, and other sugar-free items.

By Keren Landman, MD
Policy
The next big question about over-the-counter birth controlThe next big question about over-the-counter birth control
Policy

FDA approval for Opill is historic. But how much will it cost?

By Dylan Scott