health
Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?
Confusion about the safety of taking the drugs during pregnancy has led to mental health emergencies for some expectant mothers, experts say. Source link
U.S. Health Officials Defend Rejection of Moderna’s Flu Vaccine
The F.D.A.’s refusal to examine the company’s mRNA shot drew widespread criticism from doctors and was divisive within the agency. Source link
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys. Source link
Winter Olympics: How Athletes Handle Disappointment (and How You Can Too)
Dealing with failure is part of the job for elite athletes. Here’s how they cope with it. Source link
How Hate Groups Are Using Online Games to Recruit Kids
Fringe movements are using games and other online platforms to draw growing numbers of children to their causes, new data and dozens of interviews show. Source link
F.D.A. Refuses to Review Moderna Flu Vaccine
The vaccine maker said the U.S. regulator rejected its request to seek approval for a new product using mRNA technology, which Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sharply criticized. Source link
Peter Attia’s Ties to Epstein Spark a Backlash From Doctors
What started as a rebuke of Dr. Attia has become a discussion about his credentials, longevity medicine and whom patients should trust. Source link
The Secret to Happiness May Lie in Our Social Skills
A new book, “How to Feel Loved,” links our social skills to how content we are. Source link
Drinking Is a ‘Social Lubricant.’ That’s Not Always a Good Thing.
Explaining why officials dropped limits, Dr. Mehmet Oz said alcohol “brings people together.” But social drinking also can lead to health problems, studies show. Source link
Baking for Your Valentine? This Psychologist Would Like a Word.
Helen Goh, the British baker and therapist, thinks romantic treats can be tricky. She advises tailoring them to the length of your relationship. Source link