The Strongest Signal That Americans Should Worry About Flu This Winter
An unnerving flu season in the Southern Hemisphere bodes poorly for those in the north.
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Making Insulin Cheaper Isn’t Enough
If the drug becomes significantly cheaper than newer, better diabetes treatments, more people could die from the disease.
Foreign Candy Puts American Candy to Shame
It’s so much more than the flavors.
You’ve Probably Seen Yourself in Your Memories
Remembering your life in the third person is a little creepy and surprisingly common.
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‘It Just Seems Like My Patients Are Sicker’
For much of the pandemic, Americans put off nonemergency health care. That could haunt us for years to come.
The Call That Could Save a Farmer’s Life
Droughts, pests, and slim margins threaten farmers’ mental health. To help, five states are piloting a unique hotline.
A Simple Rule for Planning Your Fall Booster Shot
Everyone will probably gain something from the updated vaccines. Here’s how to make the most of it.
America’s Fall Booster Plan Has a Fatal Paradox
New boosters that target Omicron may be our most important COVID vaccines since 2020—but the U.S. may be setting up the new shots to fail.
A Risky Monkeypox Vaccine Is Looking Better All the Time
The administration’s newest vaccine Hail Mary may not be enough to fix the U.S.’s monkeypox immunization problems.
Cat Owners Can (Almost) All Agree on One Thing
No one seems to think brushing kitty’s teeth is worth the hassle.