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Keren Landman, MD

Keren Landman, MD

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Keren Landman, MD

    Politics
    The controversy over Biden and Parkinson’s disease, explainedThe controversy over Biden and Parkinson’s disease, explained
    Politics

    Why speculation over the president’s health refuses to die down.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Even Better
    TikTok is full of bad health “hacks.” Here’s how to navigate them.TikTok is full of bad health “hacks.” Here’s how to navigate them.
    Even Better

    Beer for a tan? Garlic cloves for sinuses? Don’t fall for the firehose of health BS online.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    How to get the sexual health care you deserveHow to get the sexual health care you deserve
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    Advocating for yourself might not be as awkward as you think.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    Common sunscreen myths, debunkedCommon sunscreen myths, debunked
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    Bottom line: Wearing it is still good advice.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    How to care for people in your life with intellectual disabilitiesHow to care for people in your life with intellectual disabilities
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    A practical guide to navigating a fractured support system.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    Why are whole-body deodorants suddenly everywhere?Why are whole-body deodorants suddenly everywhere?
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    Maybe you actually smell fine.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Public Health
    Why do Americans keep drinking raw milk?Why do Americans keep drinking raw milk?
    Public Health

    With bird flu affecting multiple dairy farms, unpasteurized products are more dangerous than ever — but some people are reluctant to heed government guidance.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    Could bird flu cause a human pandemic?Could bird flu cause a human pandemic?
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    Here’s what’s worrying experts right now about H5N1’s spread among dairy cows — and what isn’t.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season
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    Seasonal allergies making you miserable? Here’s what you need to know.

    By Keren Landman, MD
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    Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
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    A roadmap for PFAS risk, testing, and more.

    By Keren Landman, MD