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The Other Abortion Pill
In the U.S., medication abortion usually consists of two drugs. One of them has always mattered more.
Hundreds of Americans Will Die From COVID Today
Is this what normal now looks like?
Polio Is Exploiting a Very Human Weakness
The world has been so close to eradicating polio for so long—which is exactly why the virus is staging a comeback now.
Should Your Flu and COVID Shots Go in Different Arms?
Welcome to the two-vaccine conundrum.
What They Aren’t Telling You About Hypoallergenic Dogs
There’s no such thing as a dog that can’t cause allergies.
The Myopia Generation
Why do so many kids need glasses now?
One of Long COVID’s Worst Symptoms Is Also Its Most Misunderstood
Brain fog isn’t like a hangover or depression. It’s a disorder of executive function that makes basic cognitive tasks absurdly hard.
California’s Water-Saving Policies Could Start a Mini Dust Bowl
Conserving groundwater could lead to dirtier air in some of the state’s most vulnerable communities.
Are We Really Getting COVID Boosters Every Year Forever?
Prepare yourself for a lifetime of fall vaccine campaigns.