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Keren Landman, MD

Keren Landman, MD

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Keren Landman, MD

    Health
    The mental health crisis among doctors is a problem for patientsThe mental health crisis among doctors is a problem for patients
    Health

    Why doctors are so stressed out, depressed, and suicidal — and what can be done about it.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health Care
    The RSV shot shortage isn’t just a supply problemThe RSV shot shortage isn’t just a supply problem
    Health Care

    The broken US health care system is a long-term barrier to Beyfortus access.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    There’s a morning-after pill to prevent sexually transmitted infectionsThere’s a morning-after pill to prevent sexually transmitted infections
    Science

    The CDC is getting close to recommending it to prevent STIs like chlamydia and syphilis.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Public Health
    What could cause a malaria comeback in the US — and what could stop itWhat could cause a malaria comeback in the US — and what could stop it
    Public Health

    Americans shouldn’t take a malaria-free future for granted.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    More young, healthy people should be getting Paxlovid when they get CovidMore young, healthy people should be getting Paxlovid when they get Covid
    Health

    US providers are underusing the drug — and not just in high-risk people.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Why are so many useless cold medicines littering pharmacy shelves?Why are so many useless cold medicines littering pharmacy shelves?
    Science

    Phenylephrine and other medications that contain it, like Sudafed PE, don’t work.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    Covid is on the rise again, but it’s different nowCovid is on the rise again, but it’s different now
    Health

    Covid transmission continues to ebb and flow — but at least the latest Pirola variant isn’t too menacing.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Politics
    What we know about Mitch McConnell’s health and his future in the SenateWhat we know about Mitch McConnell’s health and his future in the Senate
    Politics

    What happens if Mitch McConnell has to retire?

    By Nicole Narea and Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    A buzzy new study on heartburn meds and dementia doesn’t actually clarify anythingA buzzy new study on heartburn meds and dementia doesn’t actually clarify anything
    Health

    But there are several other better studies that do.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    The weight loss drug Wegovy reduces serious heart diseaseThe weight loss drug Wegovy reduces serious heart disease
    Health

    A clinical trial suggests the drug could help people avoid the world’s leading cause of death.

    By Keren Landman, MD