Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other candidates for top health posts are at odds with the drug industry, setting the stage for tense battles over regulatory changes.
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When it comes to weeding out corporate influence, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ideas often align best with some of Trump’s loudest critics.
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The drug, which is named MariTide and delivered in a monthly injection, is some time away from being sold.
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Cassava Sciences said that its drug did not significantly reduce cognitive decline in 1,900 people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
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So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office
Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.
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Trump Picks Stanford Doctor Who Opposed Lockdowns to Head N.I.H.
As the director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya would oversee the world’s premier medical research agency, with a $48 billion budget and 27 separate institutes and centers.
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Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal
The proposed rule could give millions of Americans access to the new drugs; it will also put pressure on the incoming Trump administration.
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Trump’s Choices for Health Agencies Suggest a Shake-Up Is Coming
The picks to oversee public health have all pushed back against Covid policies or supported ideas that are outside the medical mainstream.
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Dr. Martin Makary Chosen to Head the F.D.A.
A frequent Fox News commentator, Dr. Makary has a penchant for challenging the medical establishment, and stirred pandemic concerns with his views on Covid immunity and vaccine mandates.
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For Older Unmarried Couples, Caregiving Obligations Can Be Murky
What should be expected of an intimate partner when a companion suffers a health crisis? Seniors and their families increasingly confront the question.
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The Cutting-Edge Hearing Aids That You May Already Own
Apple is preparing to turn its AirPods Pro 2 into easy-to-use aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss.
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After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?
A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legally binding.
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Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should Question
Some treatments and procedures become routine despite lacking strong evidence to show that they’re beneficial. Recent studies have called a few into question.
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Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.
In one recent study, the challenging regimen added 77 days of life after three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways.
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The Most Important Conversation to Have Before You Die
Talking about your advance care directive with your loved ones will make life — and death — easier later on.
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Does the United States Have an Infertility Crisis?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to investigate the issue. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t — about infertility in America.
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This Drinking Habit Is More Dangerous Than Bingeing
And it’s on the rise among middle-aged drinkers.
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What’s Going on With All of These Food Recalls?
It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety actually show.
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‘Everyone Thought We Were Going to Die’: Living With Flight Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures.
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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s selections to run the nation’s health agencies are alarming infectious disease experts.
By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
Researchers are trying to understand why resistant pathogens are so prevalent in the war-torn nations of the Middle East.
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Two couples in California discovered they were raising each other’s genetic children. Should they switch their girls?
By Susan Dominus
Many nations hope to reduce the half a billion tons of plastic made each year. But pushback from plastic and oil producers, and Donald Trump’s election, could scuttle an agreement.
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Officials have linked 11 listeria cases since October 2021 to items from Yu Shang Food, which is recalling more than 72,000 pounds of products.
By John Yoon
In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.
By Emily Baumgaertner and Teddy Rosenbluth
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, where he would have limited power over drugs.
By Gina Kolata
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.
By Roni Caryn Rabin
Experts are puzzling over which interventions are saving lives. The evolving illicit supply itself may hold important clues.
By Jan Hoffman and Noah Weiland
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter, but not a recall, after microorganisms were found in water samples and finished toothpaste products.
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