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Keren Landman, MD

Keren Landman, MD

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Keren Landman, MD

    Science
    6 things sex educators want you to know now that Roe has been overturned6 things sex educators want you to know now that Roe has been overturned
    Science

    Quality sex education will be more important than ever. But it too faces challenges.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Yes, monkeypox is a real threat — but risk level variesYes, monkeypox is a real threat — but risk level varies
    Science

    Experts are worried about the overlapping risks of uncontrolled HIV and monkeypox infection.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Guns do more than killGuns do more than kill
    Science

    Firearm injuries undermine mental, physical, and financial health, even for people who’ve never encountered a bullet.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    How bad could the monkeypox outbreak get?How bad could the monkeypox outbreak get?
    Science

    Health experts are optimistic monkeypox can be contained. Here’s why, and where it could go wrong.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    What we know so far about monkeypoxWhat we know so far about monkeypox
    Science

    Hundreds of cases of the rare viral disease have been detected in Europe and North America. Experts are cautiously concerned.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    A nurse was just sentenced to 3 years of probation for a lethal medical errorA nurse was just sentenced to 3 years of probation for a lethal medical error
    Science

    RaDonda Vaught’s conviction set a dangerous precedent for patient safety, but is also driving a push for better protections for nurses.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    4 questions about long Covid experts wish they could answer4 questions about long Covid experts wish they could answer
    Science

    And what’s standing in the way.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    A nurse made a fatal error. Why was she charged with a crime?A nurse made a fatal error. Why was she charged with a crime?
    Science

    How the RaDonda Vaught case threatens patient safety.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Culture
    One Good Thing: The Two Fat Ladies proved pleasure was for every bodyOne Good Thing: The Two Fat Ladies proved pleasure was for every body
    Culture

    The late-’90s cooking show was a revolution before we knew much about body positivity.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    It’s time to think outside the mask mandateIt’s time to think outside the mask mandate
    Science

    An expert explains why a shifting pandemic demands a broader set of solutions.

    By Keren Landman, MD