Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show

Trial of Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug Halted After Disappointing Results

Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Published: 2024-11-26 01:42:26

So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office

Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.

Published: 2024-11-23 15:25:39

Trump’s Choices for Health Agencies Suggest a Shake-Up Is Coming

The picks to oversee public health have all pushed back against Covid policies or supported ideas that are outside the medical mainstream.

Published: 2024-11-25 17:34:28

Dr Martin Makary Chosen to Head the FDA

A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.

Published: 2024-11-23 02:15:51

Trump Chooses Dr. David Weldon, a Former Congressman, to Lead the C.D.C.

In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.

Published: 2024-11-23 04:08:09

Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds

Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.

Published: 2024-11-22 18:15:13

Can RFK Jr. Limit Ozempic Access as HHS Chief? Here’s What to Know

President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, where he would have limited power over drugs.

Published: 2024-11-22 21:06:45

Drug Overdose Deaths Are Declining Due to Changes in the Drug Supply

Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives. The evolving illicit supply itself may hold important clues.

Published: 2024-11-21 19:13:10

Medicaid May Face Big Cuts and Work Requirements

Republicans in Congress are eyeing cuts to Medicaid, which could threaten health coverage for tens of millions of poor Americans.

Published: 2024-11-20 10:02:37

High-Intensity Drinking Is Worse Than Binge Drinking

And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.

Published: 2024-11-26 10:09:31

An I.V.F. Mix-Up, a Shocking Discovery and an Unbearable Choice

Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?

Published: 2024-11-25 21:13:31

World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea

Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.

Published: 2024-11-25 01:23:11

Listeria Outbreak Kills One, Prompts Recall for Yu Shang Food

Officials have linked 11 listeria cases since October 2021 to items from Yu Shang Food, which is recalling more than 72,000 pounds of products.

Published: 2024-11-23 05:40:57

Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste Found to Have Bacteria During Inspection, F.D.A. Warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.

Published: 2024-11-21 02:31:44

How to Avoid Contentious Holiday Gatherings After the Election

How to avoid a contentious family holiday after the big election.

Published: 2024-11-21 16:48:24

Diane Coleman, Fierce Foe of the Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 71

Her fight for disability rights included founding a group called Not Dead Yet, which protested the work of Dr. Jack Kevorkian and others.

Published: 2024-11-22 20:08:44