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What Is Treatment-Resistant Depression?

The New York Times

If multiple antidepressants haven't helped, there are other avenues to explore.

Posted on 20 August 2026 | 10:39 am

Trump Nominates Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner

The New York Times

Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again agenda.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 8:45 pm

Moderna, Merck Say mRNA Vaccine Prevents Melanoma From Returning

The New York Times

Moderna and Merck say the experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of the cancer in high-risk melanoma patients.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 7:38 pm

Former Fauci Adviser Pleads Guilty to Trying to Conceal Covid-Related Records

The New York Times

Dr. David Morens, a former N.I.H. official, admitted to attempts to conceal emails that discussed the origins of the pandemic.

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 4:38 pm

FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk

The New York Times

Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a "reasonable probability" of "serious adverse health consequences or death."

Posted on 19 August 2026 | 5:08 am

How One Woman With a Very Rare Disease Secured a Clinical Trial

The New York Times

Through sheer determination, Neena Nizar has become the first patient in a clinical trial testing a treatment for her disease — one so rare it affects just 30 people worldwide.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 10:00 pm

How Louisiana's New Surgeon General Wants to Transform Public Health

The New York Times

Dr. Evelyn Griffin is pushing for more emphasis on wellness and prevention. She has also aligned with the MAHA movement in fighting government mandates and questioning the safety of some vaccines.

Posted on 18 August 2026 | 2:52 am

Share Your Experiences With the Public Health System in Louisiana

The New York Times

The New York Times is examining how public health is changing in the state, from the whooping cough outbreak to vaccine policies, and we want to hear from you.

Posted on 17 August 2026 | 9:02 am

Why You Envy Your Friends

The New York Times

Turn that burning resentment into insight and motivation.

Posted on 17 August 2026 | 12:41 am

How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

The New York Times

The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.

Posted on 15 August 2026 | 7:38 pm

Outrage at UnitedHealth and Other Insurers Persists After Brian Thompson Killing

The New York Times

Higher premiums and rising medical bills have intensified Americans' dissatisfaction with their medical coverage.

Posted on 14 August 2026 | 9:02 pm

Brad Pitt's Return to Drinking Is Not Unsafe, Experts Say

The New York Times

His disclosure in an interview revived a key question about sobriety: whether someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately.

Posted on 14 August 2026 | 1:39 pm

A City Mobilizes Against a Stubborn Health Threat: Mosquitoes

The New York Times

The city of Belém in northern Brazil was overwhelmed by an outbreak of dengue two years ago. An all-out municipal effort has reduced cases and may offer lessons to American cities.

Posted on 13 August 2026 | 2:49 pm

Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It's a Bad Idea.

The New York Times

President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.

Posted on 12 August 2026 | 8:20 pm

Ocasio-Cortez Opened Up About Freezing Her Eggs. She Got Women Talking.

The New York Times

Many women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.

Posted on 11 August 2026 | 8:22 pm

Maura L. Gillison, Who Linked Throat Cancers to HPV, Dies at 61

The New York Times

She challenged the conventional view that most head and neck cancers resulted from cigarette smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

Posted on 10 August 2026 | 3:58 pm

Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns

The New York Times

The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.

Posted on 10 August 2026 | 2:13 am

A Promising Heart Drug Fails, Challenging a Long-Held Theory of Disease

The New York Times

The drug targeted inflammation, and its shocking failure has experts questioning whether inflammation really does cause heart disease.

Posted on 7 August 2026 | 12:58 am

This A.I. Just Created Viruses Not Found in Nature

The New York Times

Scientists trained artificial intelligence on libraries of DNA and then asked the model to create recipes for viral genomes. Sixteen of them were viable, yielding new viruses.

Posted on 7 August 2026 | 12:30 am

Amid Cyclospora Outbreak, Demand for Locally Grown Lettuce Surges

The New York Times

Small produce stands and farmers' markets are seeing a surge in demand for leafy greens as sales of lettuce and salad kits from grocery chains and big retailers drop.

Posted on 6 August 2026 | 4:47 pm

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