South Carolina Is America’s New Measles Norm
The state’s measles outbreak could soon be bigger than West Texas’s. Are the two connected?
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America’s Real ‘Secretary of War’
How public health became an endless battle
America’s Would-Be Surgeon General Says to Trust Your ‘Heart Intelligence’
Casey Means thinks improving health is a spiritual project.
Why the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Whole Milk
Will the dairy wars ever end?
High January Was Bound to Happen
Cannabis companies have a cheeky proposition for anyone who’s taking the month off from alcohol.
The New Food-Stamp Rules Will Make Your Head Spin
States have started banning junk food from SNAP. It’s not going according to plan.
A Different Type of ‘Muscle Memory’
Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.
The Best Flu Drug Americans Aren’t Taking
This flu season has been rough. Antivirals can help.
The Flu Really Is That Bad
The virus is storming the country, a reminder of how terrible its toll can be.
America Has Entered Late-Stage Protein
This has gone too far.