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The Vasectomy Influencers
Doctors who have spent their careers promoting vasectomies are finding themselves thrust into the spotlight.
How Are We Possibly Still Disinfecting Things?
America can’t quit hygiene theater.
The Great Veterinary Shortage
There are not enough humans to take care of all the animals.
Don’t Worry, It’s Not COVID
Some tips for how to be a good sick person in the COVID era, whatever is ailing you
The Abortion Pill Can Be Used Later Than the FDA Says
The medication is approved until week 10 of pregnancy in the U.S. But the WHO says it can be safely used until 12 weeks, and activists have used it even later.
This Fall Will Be a Vaccination Reboot
For the first time, COVID vaccines are getting an update in the U.S. But Americans still need to be persuaded to take them.
America Is Sliding Into the Long Pandemic Defeat
In the face of government inaction, the country’s best chance at keeping the crisis from spiraling relies on everyone to keep caring.
Five COVID Numbers That Don’t Make Sense Anymore
It’s long past time to forget them all.
Squirrels Could Make Monkeypox a Forever Problem
If the virus finds a new animal host, it could settle in for the long run—and cause more outbreaks in the future.