The Doctor Will Ask About Your Gun Now
More physicians are making gun safety part of routine visits. But should they be?
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Zyn Was 100 Years in the Making
Nicotine has been on a long journey to become candy.
The CDC Is Squandering the Breakthrough RSV Vaccine
New RSV shots could make winter much safer for infants, but experts think current guidelines may be too strict.
I Just Want a Normal Drink
Who asked for seltzer with ashwagandha?
Daniel Kahneman Wanted You to Realize How Wrong You Are
The late psychologist gave the world an extraordinary gift: admitting his mistakes.
A Drug Half as Good as Ozempic for One-30th the Price
New obesity drugs are remarkable. But few people realize how useful the old ones can be.
No Parent Can Make Home-Cooked Meals All the Time
Baby-food pouches are unavoidable.
It’s Not the Economy. It’s the Pandemic.
Joe Biden is paying the price for America’s unprocessed COVID grief.
The Mothers Who Aren’t Waiting to Give Their Children Cystic-Fibrosis Drugs
A new treatment can change a person’s life, but is not officially approved for anyone under 2.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.