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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Health
    Does medicine have an overdiagnosis problem?Does medicine have an overdiagnosis problem?
    Health

    When it comes to our health, maybe we should be testing and diagnosing less.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    The cruelest cut in the Republican budget bill, explainedThe cruelest cut in the Republican budget bill, explained
    Health

    Why people who work could still lose their health insurance.

    By Dylan Scott
    Public Health
    Trump picked a wellness influencer to be surgeon general and it’s breaking MAHA brainsTrump picked a wellness influencer to be surgeon general and it’s breaking MAHA brains
    Public Health

    A movement fueled by conspiracy theories is starting conspiracy theories about its latest nominee.

    By Dylan Scott
    Vaccines
    4 charts explain the measles outbreak, as cases top 1,0004 charts explain the measles outbreak, as cases top 1,000
    Vaccines

    We’re in the middle of the worst measles outbreak in 30 years.

    By Dylan Scott
    Public Health
    Drug overdose deaths are in a free fall — for nowDrug overdose deaths are in a free fall — for now
    Public Health

    Fewer people are dying from opioid overdoses. Trump threatens that progress.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Could this $10 weightlifting supplement be a depression treatment?Could this $10 weightlifting supplement be a depression treatment?
    Health

    Swole of body, swole of mind.

    By Dylan Scott
    We’re on the verge of a universal allergy cure
    Health

    The one allergy treatment to rule them all, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Why RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in waterWhy RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in water
    Health

    Kennedy is targeting our best defense against the dentist.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    A catastrophe is unfolding at the top US health agency — and it will put American lives at riskA catastrophe is unfolding at the top US health agency — and it will put American lives at risk
    Health

    US health care is never going to be the same.

    By Dylan Scott
    Explain It to Me
    Why are so many college basketball players from other countries?Why are so many college basketball players from other countries?
    Explain It to Me

    The globalization of March Madness, explained.

    By Dylan Scott