Nicotine makes surprise comeback as a wellness, productivity tool
Biohackers like it. Athletes and Joe Rogan do, too. Stanford neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman says it “sharpens…
Hochul is letting Medicaid costs soar — to buy political support from Big Health Care
For the fourth year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul has used the word “unsustainable” to describe her…
Reports of dead geese lead to park closure in Northampton Co. | Nazareth Area
NORTHAMPTON, Pa. – Northampton Borough closed Canal Street Park on Thursday after multiple dead geese were reported there…
Are statins safe? A new study offers more definitive answers.
Statins are one of modern medicine’s miracles. For every 10,000 people who take these cholesterol-lowering drugs, 1,000 will…
A ‘guy-necologist’? Startups push semen analysis as male Pap smears
In his 1694 review of magnifying lens technology, “Essai de Dioptrique,” Dutch naturalist Nicolas Hartsoeker included a drawing…
Texas AG sues another Dallas doctor over ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming…
Coalition sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions rule change
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging…
The vaccine industry is not the enemy
Editors’ note: Shortly after this piece was published, Moderna announced that the FDA had reversed its decision and…
Potential measles exposure reported at Walmart in South Carolina
Health officials in South Carolina are reporting a possible measles exposure at a Walmart store.The South Carolina Department…
Colorado looks to join WHO Global Outbreak Network
Last month, the Trump administration announced a breakup: its official withdrawal of the United States from the World…
The science influencers going viral on TikTok to fight misinformation
One of Simon Clark’s most popular TikTok videos begins with him playing the part of a clueless climate…
Indian Health Service to end use of mercury dental fillings
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has…