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Keren Landman, MD

Keren Landman, MD

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Keren Landman, MD

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    Health

    Air conditioning, purifiers, and even box fans can help.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    Smoky air puts everyone at risk — but it’s worse for someSmoky air puts everyone at risk — but it’s worse for some
    Science

    From burning eyes to asthma attacks: Who’s at highest risk from air pollution? And when should you seek care?

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Is weed safe in pregnancy?
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    Harsh state policies imply it’s not — but what do the studies say?

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    Why more mammograms aren’t the solution to breast cancerWhy more mammograms aren’t the solution to breast cancer
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    The new breast cancer screening recommendations for women over 40 are surprisingly fraught.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    A Covid outbreak at a CDC conference is ironic. But is it a big deal?A Covid outbreak at a CDC conference is ironic. But is it a big deal?
    Health

    3 takeaways about the current state of the pandemic.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    What the ending of the WHO’s Covid emergency does (and doesn’t) changeWhat the ending of the WHO’s Covid emergency does (and doesn’t) change
    Science

    For Americans, the coming end to the US public health emergency will have much bigger impacts.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    The FDA approves a breakthrough vaccine 50 years in the makingThe FDA approves a breakthrough vaccine 50 years in the making
    Health

    And more RSV vaccines are on the way.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    A leading cause of maternal mortality is something few moms worry aboutA leading cause of maternal mortality is something few moms worry about
    Health

    Experts want greater awareness about this highly treatable condition.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Science
    What the new Covid-19 vaccine guidance means for youWhat the new Covid-19 vaccine guidance means for you
    Science

    For most Americans, it’s pretty simple — at least, for now.

    By Keren Landman, MD
    Health
    3 theories to explain why syphilis rates are exploding among women3 theories to explain why syphilis rates are exploding among women
    Health

    The trend is likely a symptom of failed drug, education, and health policy.

    By Keren Landman, MD

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