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Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can’t
The state is in the midst of an outbreak, but its health department has been mostly silent.
One Food All Americans Can Agree On
The humble bean is the solution to America’s nutritional chaos.
The Fight Over Tylenol and Autism Just Got Messier
Researchers in Taiwan tried to examine whether using acetaminophen during pregnancy leaves children at greater risk of neurological disorders. The results are head-scratching at best.
Jay Bhattacharya Might Get His COVID Capstone
The CDC has been remade in the Trump administration, but its acting head says it still needs “renewal.”
The Trump Administration Is Trying to Have Its Vaccine Policy Both Ways
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his subordinates want Americans to have more conversations with their physicians. But they also can’t seem to stop disparaging the medical establishment.
American Snacking Habits Are Transforming the Restaurant Industry
Chains are rolling out smaller and cheaper options for customers who just want a little treat.
The Impossible Predicament of the Uninsured
My aunt couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. She ended up there anyway.
Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives
The success of other countries shows these programs can work in the United States.
Well, That Didn’t Sound Like Casey Means
The nominee for surgeon general kept her most eccentric wellness beliefs largely in check at her confirmation hearing.