Understanding the FDA: A Response to Marty Makary's Views
Joshua Sharfstein argues that Marty Makary's perspective on the FDA overlooks key aspects of how administrative power can effectuate meaningful change.
Editorial Staff May 16
Commentary
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Trump's Changing Position on Iran's Uranium Stockpile: Analyzing the Impact
An exploration of the potential consequences stemming from Trump's recent shifts in stance regarding Iran's nuclear stockpile.
Editorial Staff May 15
Examining Global Health Preparedness Through Recent Outbreaks
The recent hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks highlight significant gaps in global health preparedness, as noted by Krutika Kuppalli.
Editorial Staff May 15
The Future of Telehealth Abortion: Mifepristone and Alternative Options
Despite potential restrictions on telehealth prescribing of mifepristone, telehealth medication abortion is likely to persist, suggests OB-GYN Christine Henneberg.
Editorial Staff May 15
The Need for Consistency in Medication Appearance
As a 73-year-old, I find the frequent changes in the appearance of my medications concerning. It's crucial for pharmaceutical companies and pharmacists to prioritize consistency.
Editorial Staff May 15
Cathie Wood's Outlook on Tesla: A Continued Interest
Cathie Wood's views on Tesla continue to capture the attention of investors as they ponder the electric vehicle maker's future.
Editorial Staff May 9
The Evolution of Blue Zones: A Complex Inquiry
The concept of 'blue zones' has evolved significantly, raising questions about its authenticity and origins, as discussed by Shelley Wood and Eric Topol.
Editorial Staff May 4
The Urgent Need for Mining Law Reform: Insights from Sen. Ben Ray Luján
Sen. Ben Ray Luján emphasizes the necessity of updating the 154-year-old mining law, arguing that reforms are essential for modern resource management.
Editorial Staff May 3
Shifting Concerns: America's Fertility Dilemma
The focus on fertility in America has shifted from concerns about overpopulation to anxieties about declining birth rates, raising questions about societal values.
Editorial Staff May 1
Examining the Psychedelic Revolution's Impact on Communities of Color
While psychedelics show great promise as treatments, their development raises complex scientific and political issues that may overlook people of color.
Editorial Staff May 1
RFK Jr. Takes Bold Step in FDA Oversight of Peptides
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has indicated significant changes regarding FDA oversight of peptides, and recent developments suggest he is moving forward with his plans.
Editorial Staff Apr 29
Analyzing the Minnesota Mining Liberation Act: Potential Impacts
This editorial examines the potential implications of the Minnesota Mining Liberation Act on the mining industry and local communities.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Measles Outbreak Forces Families to Make Difficult Choices
As measles outbreaks continue, families with immunocompromised members face challenging decisions about safety and health.
Editorial Staff Apr 20
Debating the Environmental Impact of Diablo Canyon
An opinion piece raises concerns about the environmental implications of Diablo Canyon, challenging the notion that it is the most environmentally friendly energy source.
Editorial Staff Apr 19
Briefing: American Samoa said ‘no’ to deep sea mining, Washington heard ‘faster’ (commentary)
Strategic angle: American Samoa's decision against deep sea mining reflects broader environmental concerns.
Editorial Staff Apr 1
Briefing: Public Opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices
Strategic angle: An in-depth look at the public's attitudes toward prescription drugs and their prices based on recent KFF poll findings.
Editorial Staff Mar 31
Briefing: Opinion: White House 'gamifying' Iran war updates
Strategic angle: The White House has depicted the war in Iran online with videos that weave real life images of missile strikes and destruction with clips from video games, sports clips, and action movies.
Editorial Staff Mar 28
Briefing: Opinion: America’s nuclear renaissance has everything — except uranium, welders and a plan
Strategic angle: A critical look at the challenges facing America's nuclear energy revival.
Editorial Staff Mar 26
Briefing: Opinion: Lessons from a bad weather forecast
Strategic angle: Residents in and around Washington braced themselves for damaging storms earlier this week, but turns out it was a forecast flop. One local meteorologist apologized.
Editorial Staff Mar 21
Briefing: Opinion: An ancient, sophisticated palate
Strategic angle: Researchers looking at foodcrusts on the pottery shards of ancient humans say there's evidence of a wide variety of ingredients, indicating that they may have been experimenting with 'recipes.'
Editorial Staff Mar 14