Last week, the Trump administration terminated nearly all of the United States’ foreign aid contracts after telling a federal court that its review of aid programs had concluded, and it had shut down those found not to be in the national interest. But over the last few days, many ofContinue Reading
An unvaccinated person who died in New Mexico has tested positive for measles, state health officials said on Thursday, possibly the second such fatality in a growing outbreak that began in West Texas. The officials have not yet confirmed that measles was the cause of death, and said the personContinue Reading
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has worsened significantly, and the country’s ability to contain the spread has been severely weakened by the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign assistance, American officials said this week. The officials, representing a variety of health and security agencies, made the assessment during a meeting withContinue Reading
Dr. Marty Makary testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on his nomination to become Food and Drug Administration commissioner. SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon who is poised to become the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration,Continue Reading
At a confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary on Thursday, senators focused heavily on the safety of the abortion pill, with Republican lawmakers urging him to restrict access and Democratic lawmakers demanding that he maintain its current availability. Dr. Makary, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration,Continue Reading
Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason they’re linked with weight gain and obesity. What isn’t clear is why we are so prone to overeating them. Dr. Robert Califf, the former commissioner of theContinue Reading
Therapy has been a part of Katerina Kelly’s weekly routine since elementary school, when a teacher suggested counseling for the 8-year-old. At the time, Katerina’s autism was affecting their ability to manage time, make decisions and socialize. And for many years, the therapist seemed helpful. But once college rolled around,Continue Reading
Scientists have long known about the downsides of red and processed meats. Eating them has been linked with increased risks of health issues like heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier death. And research suggests that replacing those protein sources with nonmeat alternatives like legumes, nuts, whole grains andContinue Reading
Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against staff cutbacks and industry pressure on Thursday, although he is still expected to sail through his confirmation hearing to become the agency’s commissioner. Dr. Makary built his reputation as aContinue Reading
Women’s brains are superior to men’s in at least in one respect — they age more slowly. And now, a group of researchers reports that they have found a gene in mice that rejuvenates female brains. Humans have the same gene. The discovery suggests a possible way to help bothContinue Reading
