Health Archive
Archives for July 2023


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


Where biomedicine gets it wrong about primate research.


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


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


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


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


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

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

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


What to know about the new RSV antibody shot.


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


13 questions about bird flu, answered.


What the WHO’s aspartame warnings mean for you.


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


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