FDA Approves Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine for Adults 60 and Older

Though agency advisers had some safety concerns, the Pfizer shot is expected to be available before the winter R.S.V. season.

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Sick Workers Tied to 40% of Food Poisoning Outbreaks, C.D.C. Says

To combat outbreaks at restaurants and other dining establishments, policies that support sick workers, including paid leave, may be needed, the agency said in a report this week.

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Walmart Raises Wages for Pharmacists and Opticians

The retailer, which sees its health care business as a way to drive profits, is trying to retain workers in a competitive labor market.

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How to Lower Deaths Among Women? Give Away Cash.

Mortality rates fell by 20 percent among women in countries that began cash transfer programs to the poor. Children also benefited.

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El cuarto trimestre o los riesgos después del parto

Estudios recientes muestran que la mayoría de las muertes relacionadas con el embarazo ocurren en el año posterior al parto. El hallazgo está cambiando la manera en que los médicos atienden a las nuevas madres.

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Honoring the Body Donors Who Are a Medical Student’s ‘First Patient’

Gratitude ceremonies give students and faculty members a chance to recognize the sacrifice of those who gave their bodies for medical research and education, and the loved ones they left behind.

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How Harmful Are Gas Stove Pollutants, Really?

Scientists are lugging sophisticated sensors into homes in 10 cities to measure and track the pollution from gas stoves as it drifts from room to room.

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Sacklers Can Be Shielded From Opioid Liability, Appeals Court Rules

The decision gives the Purdue Pharma owners long-sought protection, but it will release billions of dollars from their fortune to states and communities to help cope with the costs of addiction.

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Elizabeth Holmes Set to Report to Prison Tuesday in Texas

The disgraced founder of the blood testing start-up Theranos, who was convicted of fraud, is expected to report to a minimum-security prison in Texas.

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To Prevent Heart Attacks, Doctors Try a New Genetic Test

Polygenic risk scores could help patients understand whether they really need early treatment for heart disease.

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2 Dead in Suspected Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Mexico

More than 200 others could be at risk from a fungal meningitis outbreak that has been traced to two clinics in Matamoros, Mexico, where people traveled for cosmetic surgeries, health officials said.

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Complications After Delivery: What Women Need to Know

New mothers are at risk for up to a year, research has shown. But the first six weeks are the most perilous.

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Ketamine Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Depression in New Study

Research this week presents the most robust evidence to date that ketamine is at least as effective as electroconvulsive therapy for patients with treatment-resistant depression who do not have psychosis.

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Hundreds of Thousands Have Lost Medicaid Coverage Since Pandemic Protections Expired

As states begin to drop people from their Medicaid programs, early data shows that many recipients are losing their coverage for procedural reasons.

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Ultrasound Pulses to Brain Send Mice Into a Hibernation-Like State

Experiments offer an intriguing hint at technology that could induce torpor in humans in the future.

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House Passes Bill to Make Penalties Permanent for Fentanyl-Related Drugs

The legislation earned quiet endorsement from the Biden administration and a solid group of Democratic votes, but exposed divisions over how to tackle the country’s most pressing drug crisis.

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Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again

In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.

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A History of U.S. Surgeon General Warnings: Smoking, TV, Safer Sex and More

Public advisories from the nation’s top doctor are infrequent, but sometimes become turning points in American life.

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Biden Administration Pushes to Save Key Covid Programs in Debt Ceiling Talks

Preserving a $5 billion coronavirus vaccine development program is among the White House’s priorities in discussions with House Republicans over clawing back unspent Covid-19 funds.

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Social Media is a ‘Profound Risk’ to Youth, Surgeon General Warns

Dr. Vivek H. Murthy urged immediate action from policymakers, tech companies and parents to safeguard against potential harms.

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An African Country Faces Challenges to Protect Girls From HPV

Almost all cervical cancer deaths now occur in developing countries. Tanzania is trying to inoculate girls against the virus that causes the disease — nearly 20 years after rich countries began offering the shot.

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Chronic Pain Linked to Brain Signals in Orbitofrontal Cortex

A new study linked chronic pain to activity in the orbitofrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion regulation, self-evaluation and decision making.

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In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

In “Fires in the Dark,” Jamison, known for her expertise on manic depression, delves into the quest to heal. Her new book, she says, is a “love song to psychotherapy.”

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Moving Is a Monumental Task for Many Older Americans. These Organizers Can Help.

Senior move managers may spend weeks or months helping seniors and their families sort through belongings, pack and move into a new home.

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Why Do We Listen to Sad Songs?

Not because it makes us sad, but because it connects us to other people, some researchers suggest.

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What Is Post-Shingles Encephalitis? Dianne Feinstein’s Recent Illness

Senator Dianne Feinstein developed this rare and potentially debilitating complication after a shingles infection.

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Jynneos Vaccine Offers Protection Against Mpox, New Studies Confirm

But the vaccine isn’t a perfect shield, the research shows, and many questions remain unanswered, including how long protection lasts.

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Unions Accuse UPMC of Wielding Market Power Against Workers

A coalition of unions has filed an antitrust complaint with the Justice Department, accusing the Pennsylvania hospital system of suppressing wages and worsening working conditions.

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Black Men Don’t Do Therapy. Or So I Thought.

What used to seem like an admission of defeat became a source of strength.

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I Had to Quit Therapy to Finally Be Ready for It

Giving up on psychoanalysis made it possible to imagine going back.

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U.S. Recorded Nearly 110,000 Overdose Deaths in 2022

The number leveled off after two years of sharp increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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How Do You Actually Help a Suicidal Teen?

It’s a dark time for therapists treating adolescents in despair. But some things do work.

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Drug Shortages Near an All-Time High, Leading to Rationing

A worrisome scarcity of cancer drugs has heightened concerns about the troubled generic drug industry. Congress and the White House are seeking ways to address widespread supply problems.

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Many Women Have an Intense Fear of Childbirth, Survey Suggests

Tokophobia, as it’s called, is not often studied in the United States. But a new survey finds that it may be very common, particularly among Black women and in disadvantaged communities.

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Bird Flu Vaccine Authorized for Emergency Use in California Condors

More than 20 of the birds, which are critically endangered, have died in recent months.

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I’m a Couples Therapist. Something New Is Happening in Relationships.

For more and more of Orna Guralnik’s patients, the ideas behind Black Lives Matter and #MeToo are leading to breakthroughs at home.

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Appeals Court Pauses Ruling That Threatened Free Preventive Health Care

The action, which stayed a lower court ruling, will require health plans to fully cover preventive services while the appeals process plays out.

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World Health Organization Warns Against Using Artificial Sweeteners

Continued consumption doesn’t reduce weight and could increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mortality in adults, the W.H.O. said on Monday.

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Mutation Protected Man From Alzheimer’s Disease, Hinting at Treatment

A man in his early 40s showed physical signs of the illness, but didn’t develop symptoms until he was nearly 70 because of a protective gene.

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Japan Is Unmasking, and Its Smile Coach Is Busy

After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty. Enter Keiko Kawano, smile instructor.

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Biden Chooses Dr. Monica Bertagnolli to Lead National Institutes of Health

President Biden said on Monday that he had selected Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, who has led the National Cancer Institute since October, to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health.

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FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Hot Flashes

It is the first nonhormonal treatment for the menopause symptom.

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W.H.O. Ends Mpox Global Emergency

The virus was contained in most countries with a combination of vaccination and behavioral change.

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FDA Ends Ban on Blood Donations From Gay and Bisexual Men

A new screening questionnaire would apply to all potential donors.

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Public Health Lessons Learned From the Coronavirus Pandemic

The United States’ struggle to respond to the virus has highlighted the importance of communicating with the public, sharing data and stockpiling vital supplies.

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Addiction Treatment Medicine Is Vastly Underprescribed, Especially by Race, Study Finds

Black patients with opioid use disorder were far less likely to fill prescriptions for the most effective addiction treatments than white patients. But strikingly few patients of all races got the medicine.

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F.D.A. Advisers Say Benefits of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Outweigh Risks

The agency is expected to decide this summer whether to allow the first nonprescription sales of an oral contraceptive in the United States.

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Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise in Small Trial

Using mRNA tailored to each patient’s tumor, the vaccine may have staved off the return of one of the deadliest forms of cancer in half of those who received it.

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Scientists Unveil a More Diverse Human Genome

The “pangenome,” which collated genetic sequences from 47 people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, could greatly expand the reach of personalized medicine.

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As Covid Emergency Ends, U.S. Response Shifts to ‘Peacetime’ Mode

The coronavirus public health emergency, declared by the Trump administration in 2020, will expire on Thursday. Interviews with senior health officials suggest the nation is not ready for a new pandemic.

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F.D.A. Advisers Weigh Allowing First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

The panel heard strong support from the company and many doctors but concern from F.D.A. scientists.

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When Should Women Get Regular Mammograms? At 40, U.S. Panel Now Says.

The new advice comes as breast cancer diagnoses rise among younger women and mortality rates among Black women remain persistently high.

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New Mammogram Advice: What to Know

If you’re at average risk for breast cancer, start getting mammograms at 40 and go every two years, an influential scientific panel says. Many women were doing it anyway.

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Too Many Older Men Are Still Screened for Prostate Cancer

Most have low-risk cancers and rarely benefit from treatment, a new study finds. Actively monitoring the condition is often the best choice.

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Who’s a Good Boy? Ask These Westminster Judges.

For these canine experts, an invitation to pick the winners of the Westminster Dog Show is an honor — and a serious responsibility.

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Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Are Attracting Young Users

As more young people risk hearing loss, over-the-counter hearing aids are providing new options, but also confusing choices.

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Unwanted Epidurals, Untreated Pain: Black Women Tell Their Birth Stories

Regardless of income or education, Black mothers have worse birth outcomes.

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Alabama Discriminated Against Black Residents Over Sewage, Justice Dept. Says

State and local health authorities ignored the risks of raw sewage for residents in a rural county, the Justice Department has found; the officials have agreed to change their practices.

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Walensky to Resign as C.D.C. Director

In an announcement on Friday, the head of the beleaguered agency said she would step down in June.

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W.H.O. Ends Global Health Emergency Designation for Covid

The decision has little practical effect but is a significant moment in the struggle against a virus that has killed millions and upended lives throughout the world.

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Living and Breathing on the Front Line of a Toxic Chemical Zone

As the Biden administration moves to curb health threats caused by toxic chemicals, the debate hits home for families living near petrochemical plants.

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900,000 New Yorkers Lost at Least 3 Loved Ones to Covid

Nearly one in four New Yorkers lost at least one person close to them, according to a newly released survey. The toll was even higher among people of color.

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Doctors Have Long Warned That Chokeholds Are Deadly

Many police departments prohibit their officers from employing the kind of neck restraints a man used in fatally subduing Jordan Neely in the New York City subway.

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W.H.O. Dismisses Covid Origins Investigator for Sexual Misconduct

Peter K. Ben Embarek led a contentious international investigation into the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Covid Remained a Leading Cause of Death Among Americans in 2022

Most of the deaths occurred during the early months of the year and mostly among older adults, according to new federal data.

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Link Between Long Telomeres and Long Life Is a Tall Tale, Study Finds

The longer a person’s telomeres, researchers found, the greater the risk of cancer and other disorders, challenging a popular hypothesis about the chromosomal roots of vitality.

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Eli Lilly Trial Finds Alzheimer’s Drug Can Slow Progress of Disease

Donanemab is not a cure and comes with significant side effects, but patients had longer periods of independent living while on the drug.

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RSV Vaccine Approved for Older Adults

The shots would be the first vaccines available against a respiratory virus that kills thousands and leads to many more hospitalizations each year.

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My Weekend With an Emotional Support A.I. Companion

Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions.

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One Dose of HPV Vaccine Prevents Infection for at Least Three Years

Protection may last even longer, scientists reported. The finding may be a boon to low-income countries, where cervical cancer takes an enormous toll.

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Australia Aims to ‘Stamp Out’ Vaping With Sweeping Regulations

The proposal would ban all single-use, disposable vapes, halt the importation of nonprescription vapes and restrict certain flavors, colors and ingredients.

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How Gwyneth Paltrow Put Concussions On Trial

The case against her was weak enough. Did her defense have to mock the very idea of invisible injuries?

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A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading

In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words.

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Hablar dos idiomas desde la juventud podría prevenir la demencia

Un nuevo estudio sugiere que el bilingüismo desde temprana edad podría retrasar el deterioro cognitivo en las personas mayores así como protegerlas de la demencia.

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