Many States Say They’ll Defy RFK Jr.’s Changes to Hepatitis B Vaccination
Most Democratic-led states will continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, despite a CDC advisory panel’s vote against it.
For the First Time, Mutations in a Single Gene Have Been Linked to Mental Illness
Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness.
Can AI Look at Your Retina and Diagnose Alzheimer’s? Eric Topol Hopes So
The author of Super Agers believes AI could bring big changes to the world of medicine.
A Fentanyl Vaccine Is About to Get Its First Major Test
ARMR Sciences of New York is trialing a vaccine in the Netherlands to protect against fentanyl-related overdose and death.
The Pelvic Floor Is a Problem
Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood body part really be the seat of so much modern dysfunction?
Vaping Is ‘Everywhere’ in Schools—Sparking a Bathroom Surveillance Boom
Schools in the US are installing vape-detection tech in bathrooms to thwart student nicotine and cannabis use. A new investigation reveals the impact of using spying to solve a problem.
Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound Is Being Tested as a Treatment for Long Covid
GLP-1s are being studied for a wide range of conditions. Now, scientists will test whether their anti-inflammatory properties can help alleviate symptoms of long Covid.
The Mysterious Math Behind the Brazilian Butt Lift
For years, plastic surgeons thought the proportions of a beautiful buttocks should follow the Fibonacci sequence. Now, people are looking for a more Kardashian shape.
A Gene Editing Therapy Cut Cholesterol Levels by Half
An experimental gene-editing therapy developed by Crispr Therapeutics is showing promise for treating heart disease.
Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Are Here
New diagnostic kits aim to revolutionize early screening of the disease, potentially allowing patients to receive treatments—such as monoclonal antibodies—sooner.