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Flipping Off Phones

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube On this week’s episode of Galaxy Brain, Charlie Warzel talks with his Atlantic colleague Kaitlyn Tiffany about what our phones are doing to us. Ti...

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FDA Blocks Publication of Vaccine Safety Studies. Why Experts Are Concerned

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food ...

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‘This Is Not Going to Be the Next COVID’

The MV Hondius, the cruise ship where an outbreak of hantavirus was confirmed over the weekend, is moving once again. On Wednesday, after three people were evacuated, the ship departed from Cabo Ve...

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The Make America Healthy Again Movement Comes for Hospital Food

Hospital food rarely draws rave reviews. But efforts by the Trump administration to get hospitals to ditch unhealthy fare are facing criticism for going too far. The Department of Health an...

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What Happened on the Hantavirus Cruise, According to a Doctor on Board

When Stephen Kornfeld set sail aboard the MV Hondius in early April, his grand plan for the cruise was to add as many new species as possible to his birding list. A medical oncologist based in Bend...

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44 Science And Technology News That Might Make You Fear For The Future

While we don’t exactly have flying cars yet, it does appear that self-driving vehicles, AI assistants and delivery drones are just around the corner. In fact, development happens so fast and freque...

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Listen: A Federal Agency Is After Workers’ Health Data, and Critics Are Alarmed

Privacy between doctors and patients is protected by law. But the Trump administration is, in effect, trying to peek into the exam room. The Office of Personnel Management is seeking unreda...

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In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.

When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a state-run single-payer healthcare system was considered a risky move and earned him hefty labor endorsements. Today, ...

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Do health influencers actually know what they’re talking about?

A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor. But these days, as trust in doctors and other traditional medical authorities ...

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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Heart Disease, but Healthy Swaps May Lower Risk

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks o...

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Marijuana Vendors Sued For Allegedly Not Warning Consumers Of Risks

Marijuana Vendors Sued For Allegedly Not Warning Consumers Of Risks Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, Companies that legally sell recreational marijuana to adults are...

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Who’s actually listening to all the health influencers dominating social media

A generation or two ago, when you had a medical question, the solution was obvious: Ask your doctor. But these days, as trust in doctors and other traditional medical authorities ...

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That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs

Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon on your prescription drugs. While it may sound like a great deal — with the prospect of saving hundreds of dollars — the decision to ...

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Abortion, Without the Abortion Pill

Over the weekend, reproductive-health-care providers across the country confronted a puzzle they had never before needed to solve at scale: how to offer medication abortion without mifepristone. Th...

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Dolly Parton Shares Good and ‘a Little Bad News’ About Her Health

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nas...

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Can ‘Office Air’ Really Affect How Your Skin and Hair Looks?

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theo...

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Harvard Needs a Cap on A Grades

Each year, the undergraduate college at Harvard awards the Sophia Freund Prize to the graduating senior with the highest GPA. For decades, the prize went to one student, sometimes two if there was ...

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A Brutal First for the Cruise Industry

Norovirus loves a cruise ship. So did the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19. The crowded rooms, stuffy air, and communal dining of a giant boat filled with humans create the ideal conditions for...

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A New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know

Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription for weight loss for $50 a month. It’s a notable shift for Medicare, which has long been barred from covering weight ...

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Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support

The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be...

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If BMI Is Flawed, Is Race-Sensitive BMI Better?

In recent years, the perils of body mass index, or BMI, have become a hobbyhorse for professionals in several fields of medicine and research. For decades, doctors have used BMI to help diagnose an...

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