Humanity’s Ancestors Nearly Died Out, Genetic Study Suggests

The population crashed following climate change about 930,000 years ago, scientists concluded. Other experts aren’t convinced by the analysis.

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Biden Makes Lower Drug Prices a Centerpiece of His 2024 Campaign

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate some drug prices, a change that the pharmaceutical industry and Republicans have opposed for decades.

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Women May Face Higher Risk of Stroke Following Infertility Treatment

In the largest study of its kind, scientists found higher odds of stroke after childbirth among women who had received the treatments. Still, the number of strokes remained very low overall.

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Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.

More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned.

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Narcan Available for Over-the-Counter Purchase: What to Know

The overdose-reversal drug should be more widely available, health experts have said. It arrives in many stores next week, no prescription necessary.

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She Was Depressed and Forgetful. It Was the Worm in Her Brain.

Doctors in Australia found a three-inch live parasitic worm in a woman’s brain during surgery after they spent more than a year trying to find the cause of her distress.

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Cannabis Use Disorder ‘Common’ Among Marijuana Users, Study Finds

Medical and recreational users alike are susceptible to problematic use of marijuana.

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As Teens Take to E-Bikes, Parents Ask: Is This Freedom or Danger?

Across the country, parents are expressing a mix of enthusiasm, contrition and uncertainty about the trendy mode of transportation.

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Eliquis and Jardiance Among First Drugs Picked for Medicare Price Negotiations

The Biden administration’s announcement was an important moment for Democrats, who have campaigned on a promise to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

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Lisa Damour’s Tips For Navigating Teen Mental Health As School Begins

As adolescent mental health has worsened, the psychologist offers advice for parents about anxiety, academics and friend struggles.

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Covid Closed the Nation’s Schools. Cleaner Air Can Keep Them Open.

Scientists and educators are searching for ways to improve air quality in the nation’s often dilapidated school buildings.

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Judge Allows Missouri’s Ban on Youth Gender Medicine to Take Effect

The state’s law, which bans medication and surgeries that aid in gender transition for minors not currently receiving such care, will go into effect on Monday.

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Wegovy, the Weight Loss Drug, Relieves Heart Failure Symptoms: Drugmaker’s Study

The drug Wegovy eased issues for people with a type of heart problem, adding to the treatment’s benefits beyond weight loss.

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Mental Health Spending Surged in Pandemic, Study Finds

Americans’ use of mental health services pivoted to remote visits and increased considerably, a new study found. Economists think both changes are here to stay.

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Researchers Dispute High-Profile Discoveries of Cancer Microbes

Three studies in elite journals found that tumors are littered with microbes. But several teams have been unable to replicate the work.

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What wildfire smoke means for birds

Avian species are “especially vulnerable,” scientists say.

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C.D.C. Sets New Standards for Hospitals to Combat Sepsis

The agency outlined “core elements” needed to detect and treat the condition, a factor in 1.7 million hospitalizations in the U.S. each year.

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Nonprofit Health System Says It Is Ending Policy That Denied Care to Indebted Patients

Allina Health, a large Midwestern system of hospitals and clinics, says it has decided to stop cutting off medical care to patients with unpaid medical bills of $4,500 or more.

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Mallinckrodt’s Bankruptcy Plan Would Cut Payments to Opioid Victims by $1 Billion

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals had promised $1.7 billion to governments, individuals and others harmed by the opioid crisis.

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How Multiple Warnings About Killer Nurse Lucy Letby Were Missed

Since the trial of Lucy Letby, a nurse who murdered babies in her care, experts have warned of a culture of hostility toward whistle-blowers in Britain’s National Health Service.

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Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds

The number of procedures rose to roughly 13,000 in 2019 from about 4,550 in 2016 as access broadened, researchers estimated.

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Robert Paulson, Long-Term A.L.S. Survivor, Is Dead at 86

He lived with the condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease much longer than most and spread the message, an admirer said, that disability was “just a different way of living.”

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How a Small Gender Clinic Landed in a Political Storm

Washington University’s youth gender clinic in St. Louis, like others around the world, was overwhelmed by new patients and struggled to provide them with mental health care.

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One in Five Women Feel Mistreated During Maternity Care, C.D.C. Reports

Among Black, Hispanic and multiracial mothers, 40 percent said they had been mistreated by health care providers.

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Expert Panel Recommends New Drugs for HIV Prevention

The “grade A” endorsement means that two additional drugs should be covered under the Affordable Care Act.

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The Unending Indignities of ‘Vaginal Atrophy’

Besides causing offense, the phrase may contribute to the underdiagnosing of treatable problems associated with menopause.

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Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Milkshakes From Burger Chain

Three people died from infections caused by bacteria that health officials tied to ice cream machines at a Frugals restaurant that they said had not been properly cleaned.

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More Screen Time Linked to Delayed Development in Babies, Study Finds

One-year-olds exposed to more than four hours of screen time a day experienced developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills at ages 2 and 4, according to a new study

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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid

A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.

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Jerome Hauer, 71, Manager of Catastrophes and Other Crises, Dies

Working for New York City, New York State and the U.S. government, he made career of preparing for the worst and then dealing with it, from 9/11 to hurricanes.

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria at the Beach? What You Need to Know.

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are rare, especially in the Northeast. But a few recent cases suggest that precautions are wise for some wading into the water.

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Jerome Hauer, 71, Manager of Catastrophes and Other Crises, Dies

Working for New York City, New York State and the U.S. government, he made career of preparing for the worst and then dealing with it, from 9/11 to hurricanes.

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Middle-Aged Adults Are Binge Drinking and Using Marijuana at Record Levels

More than one-quarter of people aged 30 to 50 binge drink, according to research funded by the National Institutes of Health

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The Pain in Her Hip Was Spreading Down Her Leg. What Could It Be?

At first, it seemed like an exercise injury. But it wouldn’t go away.

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Appeals Court Upholds Abortion Pill Restrictions

The new ruling will have no effect on access until the Supreme Court ultimately decides the case.

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Surgeons Improve Function of Kidneys Transplanted From Genetically Altered Pigs

In two experiments, researchers implanted the organs into brain-dead patients for extended periods, raising hopes for a new supply of donor organs.

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‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?

PFAS lurk in so much of what we eat, drink and use. Scientists are only beginning to understand how they’re impacting our health — and what to do about them.

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Philip L. Sherman, Who Circumcised Thousands of Babies, Dies at 67

A mohel who became a boldface name, he said his record in 45 years of performing the Jewish religious rite was 11 in a single day (including two pairs of twins).

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ADHD Medication Shortage Continues as the School Year Begins

Parents and doctors say that drug shortages are leading to declines in learning and self-esteem.

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Addiction Treatment Eludes More Than Half of Americans in Need

About 30 percent of Americans have been addicted to opioids or have a relative who has been, researchers also reported.

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Opioid Settlement Money Is Being Spent on Police Cars and Overtime

As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.

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Should Opioid Settlement Money Be Spent on Law Enforcement?

As states and counties spend the first wave of billions of dollars from the pharmaceutical industry, public health groups are challenging how some funds are being used.

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After End of Pandemic Coverage Guarantee, Texas Is Epicenter of Medicaid Losses

Since the end of a pandemic-era policy that barred states from removing people from Medicaid, Texas has dropped over half a million people from the program, more than any other state.

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Mütter Museum in Philadelphia Weighs Dialing Down its ‘Electric Frankness’

The Mütter Museum, a beloved 19th-century collection of medical curiosities and human remains in Philadelphia, wants to adopt a more “respectful” approach. Some fans won’t have it.

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We’re Drinking More Water. How to Hold It: That’s the Question.

Americans are drinking more water. How best to contain it: That’s the burning question.

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Supreme Court Pauses Opioid Settlement With Sacklers Pending Review

A federal appeals court had signed off on the agreement, which would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for $6 billion for victims.

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U.S. Judge Strikes Down F.D.A. Regulation of Premium Cigars

Hand-rolled, specialty cigars should not be subject to the broader F.D.A. regulatory rules over tobacco use, a federal judge ruled.

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Dozens of Children Die in Hot Cars Each Year. Back-Seat Sensors Could Save Them.

A moment of forgetfulness by a distracted or sleep-deprived parent can be devastating. Experts and child-safety advocates have called for interior motion sensors in all vehicles.

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Heat Singes the Mind, Not Just the Body

Hot weather can destabilize mood, exacerbate mental health disorders and complicate drug treatment. Climate change itself is a stressor, scientists say.

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Alice K. Ladas, Author of Landmark Book on Female Sexuality, Dies at 102

Working with collaborators, she wrote “The G Spot,” which became a cultural sensation and sold more than a million copies.

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Tips for Buying Travel Insurance

The range of benefits and prices for different policies can be complicated. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

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Wegovy Cuts Risk of Heart Problems, Novo Nordisk Trial Says

A clinical trial was the first to demonstrate that a new obesity drug could also improve patients’ heart health.

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Pianist Nicolas Hodges Adapts to Life With Parkinson’s

Nicolas Hodges has carried on with his career as an eminent interpreter of avant-garde music. But it hasn’t been without sacrifices.

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Pianist Nicolas Hodges Adapts to Life With Parkinson’s

Nicolas Hodges has carried on with his career as an eminent interpreter of avant-garde music. But it hasn’t been without sacrifices.

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How Summer Camps Are Dealing With Mental Health

As the United States grapples with a mental-health crisis, summer camps are looking more closely at the children in their care.

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Ransomware Attack Disrupts Health Care in at Least Three States

It was not immediately clear how many locations operated by Prospect Medical Holdings were affected but some sites had to cut back services or close.

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Still Dreaming of Retirement in the Sun Belt?

As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix.

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FDA Approves First Pill for Postpartum Depression

Because the pill works faster than other antidepressants and is taken for only two weeks, it may encourage more treatment of the debilitating condition.

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3 Factors Keeping Americans From Wegovy and Other Weight-Loss Drugs

A survey showed that many Americans were interested in obesity treatments like Wegovy but lost interest when confronted with the price and other factors.

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Three Shots for Fall: What You Need to Know

Here’s what we know about who should get the flu, Covid and R.S.V. vaccines, and when.

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Medical Group Backs Youth Gender Treatments, but Calls for Research Review

The American Academy of Pediatrics renewed its support of gender care for minors while commissioning a fresh look at the evidence.

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Enslaved Black People in Maryland Linked to 42,000 Living Relatives

The analysis marks the first time historical DNA has been used to trace the descendants and distant cousins of enslaved people, researchers said.

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Leprosy May Be Endemic in Central Florida, Scientists Report

Still, there are fewer than 200 cases nationally each year, and the numbers have fallen significantly from the peak decades ago.

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This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever

Perucetus drifted through shallow seas like a gigantic manatee, scientists suspect.

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What I Saw When I Looked Inside My Own Body

Modern medicine is constantly showing us our guts and bones. Why doesn’t it feel more profound?

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Henrietta Lacks’s Family Settles with Company That Used Her Cells

Ms. Lacks’s family had accused Thermo Fisher Scientific of profiting from her cells, which have contributed to revolutionary advances in medicine, without seeking their permission.

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