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Soda taxes can’t reverse the obesity epidemic

Kristin Kiesel and Richard J. Sexton — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:00:08 GMT

OPINION: They might be able to help, but only if well-designed and in combination with other policies

We urgently need data for equitable personalized medicine

Manuel Corpas — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:17 GMT

OPINION: A massive bias in medical studies toward men of European origin means that genetic variants in understudied populations don’t get the focus they deserve

How optimizing indoor humidity can help stop the spread of Covid and flu

Richard Zare — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:23 GMT

OPINION: Recent CDC guidelines for indoor air quality disregard the benefits of humidity. But research shows it can kill viruses and help thwart infections.

Dealing with rats, and their health, in America’s ‘rattiest’ city

Maureen Murray — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:08 GMT

OPINION: A study in Chicago found that rodents surviving poisoning are more likely to carry disease. Good pest control needs to take such things into account.

What is the protein of the future?

William R. Aimutis — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:25 GMT

OPINION: It’s sustainable, nutritious and delicious. Scientists need to ramp up efforts to meet this urgent need.

America is failing women’s health

Susan E. Short and Meghan Zacher — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:19 GMT

OPINION: Systemic inequity means women in the US die younger and suffer more than they should. It’s time for health for all.

The US abortion decision is already having global impacts

TK Sundari Ravindran, Pascale Allotey and Sofia Gruskin — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:31 GMT

OPINION: The reversal of Roe v. Wade is a tragedy not just for the United States, but for women everywhere

This myth about guns is killing us

Mark Rosenberg — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:20 GMT

OPINION: The idea that gun violence prevention research is at odds with gun rights is just not true

Pandemic psychology: Nothing new under the Sun

Steven Taylor — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:00:08 GMT

OPINION: Our behavior during Covid-19 echoes that of individuals, societies and governments during past plagues. We can and should do better.

The science of placebos is fueling quackery

Fabrizio Benedetti — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:03 GMT

OPINION: The placebo effect is real. So are the ethical conundrums posed by those who would exploit the latest research advances for profit.

How to short-circuit short-term thinking

Paul Van Lange and David Rand — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:31 GMT

OPINION: Human behavior is fueling major social dilemmas — from climate change to the Covid pandemic to the spread of misinformation. But that means it’s also the solution, if only we can harness psychology for the common good.

How racism in early life can affect long-term health

Jack P. Shonkoff — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 00:00:13 GMT

OPINION: Excessive adversity activates biological reactions that can lead to lifelong problems in physical and mental wellbeing

Let’s change how we pay for hospitals

John Colmers and Sherry Glied — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:01 GMT

OPINION: Many health facilities were already in fiscal straits before Covid-19 — except in Maryland. The state’s innovative and sound approach could be the answer to rescuing systems nationwide.

Building an immune system for the planet could prevent the next pandemic

David Bray — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:00:03 GMT

OPINION: We need a global information network that spans borders so we can spot — and stop — new pathogens before they threaten world health

Yes, all this screen time is hurting your eyes

Zhong-Lin Lu — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 00:00:09 GMT

OPINION: A neuroscientist says that he’s particularly worried about kids, who may have spent much of last year learning online. Some easy hacks can help.

Another way that Covid can kill: Car crashes

Marisa Auguste and Eric Jackson — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:00:10 GMT

OPINION: Traffic is down, but deaths are up. Here’s how to stay safe on the road.

Don’t let Covid boost another killer

Mohan P. Joshi — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 00:00:17 GMT

OPINION: The pandemic may be interfering with our fight against drug-resistant bacteria. Luckily, the same tactics can beat back both scourges.

How enlisting dentists can speed up Covid-19 vaccinations

Mary E. Northridge — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:03 GMT

OPINION: Dental care providers have the skills, the facilities and the trust of patients who might otherwise miss out

Are too many scientists studying Covid?

Julie K. Pfeiffer and Terence S. Dermody — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:29 GMT

The pandemic prompted many scientists to pivot their research to the coronavirus. That’s not an entirely good thing.

How to help Covid-19 long-haulers

Syra Madad and Theodore Long — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:18 GMT

OPINION: Patients with lingering symptoms need access to specialized clinics — and so much more