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Amid Fear of Retaliation, N.S.F. Workers Sign Letter of Dissent
In a public letter, employees of the National Science Foundation accused the administration of politicizing the agency and impeding scientific innovation.
Read MoreRip Current Survival Tips: What to Do if You Get Caught in One
From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.
Read MoreSanitariums and Stigma: When TB Was Common in the U.S.
After The Times published an interview with John Green about his new book on tuberculosis, many readers wrote to share their families’ history with the disease.
Read MoreFirst Pill for Postpartum Depression Shows Varied Real-World Results
Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t.
Read MoreF.D.A. Panel Debates ‘Black Box’ Warning for Antidepressants in Pregnancy
An agency-sponsored forum included critics of psychiatry who believe the drugs can harm a developing fetus. Other experts said antidepressants were safe and necessary.
Read MoreDisabled Americans Fear What Medicaid Cuts Could Do to Them
The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree.
Read MoreObesity Prediction Could Be Guided by Genetic Risk Scores
Researchers hope that a better understanding of which genes contribute to excess weight could help with prevention starting in childhood.
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The controversial new energy alternative teens are using like Zyn
David Gomez, a school resource officer for the Boise County Sheriff’s Office in Idaho, started noticing caffeine pouches last spring. Students were using the pillow-shaped pouches, which can contain more than 200 milligrams of caffeine, alongside nicotine pouches like Zyn. They’ll use them either as a disguise for nicotine pouch usage — caffeine and nicotine […]
Read MoreOrgan Donation: What to Know About the Process
Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up.
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How the Organ Donation System Let These Patients Down
Under pressure from the federal government to increase organ transplants, hospitals and organ procurement organizations across the country are rushing people toward donation, and some patients have been harmed. Brian M. Rosenthal explains how and where this is happening.
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