health
What Is Hantavirus, Which Is Linked to the Deaths of 3 People Aboard a Cruise Ship?
Three people aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died from what health officials suspect were hantavirus infections. Source link
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday. Source link
Supreme Court Asked to Restore Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
A federal appeals court temporarily halted a Food and Drug Administration regulation that has greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Source link
There’s a Right and Wrong Way to Use Urgent Care
We asked experts when you should use one, and when you’re better off visiting an ER or primary care doctor instead. Source link
A Long, Strange Trip: How the G.O.P. Came to Embrace Psychedelic Drugs
For decades, conservatives were adamantly opposed to the use of drugs like psilocybin and LSD. Now, the Trump administration has made a sharp pivot. Source link
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition. Source link
3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the list. Source link
Tick Season: What to Know About Bites and Symptoms
Ticks are expanding into new places, and more are carrying multiple diseases. Source link
N.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her. Source link
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone. Source link