Rising Food Prices Will Make Obesity Rates Worse, Not Better
When faced with food insecurity, studies show that people gravitate toward cheap, energy-dense meals that are bad for their health.
How to Fix the US Baby Formula Shortage
Importing formula will provide quick relief, but reforming the program that provides free formula to low-income families would help more in the long term.
Everything You Need to Know About Monkeypox
Here’s how to recognize monkeypox’s symptoms, how to prevent and treat the disease, and what to do if you think you’ve been exposed to it.
The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work
Mifepristone and misoprostol are a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy, but many people around the world still don’t know these drugs exist.
The Mystery of Monkeypox’s Global Spread
Initial genomic sequencing suggests the virus hasn’t mutated to become more transmissible. So what explains its unprecedented rise across the world?
The Omicron Variant Has New Versions Already. What Comes Next?
Viruses keep evolving until they run out of hosts to infect. Worldwide, billions remain unvaccinated against Covid—which means Omicron isn’t the end.
Apps and Gadgets to Help You Cope With Tinnitus
If you suffer from ringing in your ears, tech can provide some relief.
Politicians Say It’s Time to Live With Covid. Are You Ready?
As countries declare endemicity and drop restrictions, how does a battered and bruised society embrace a sudden return to normality?
Did Eating Meat Really Make Us Human?
For decades, scientists thought that being more carnivorous set our ancestors along their evolutionary path. New evidence casts doubt on this theory.
Would It Be Fair to Treat Vaccinated Covid Patients First?
Last week, Texas health care policymakers discussed taking vaccination status into account for Covid triage. It’s a larger conversation ethicists are bracing for.