Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits
The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.
UK Pledges $1.19 Billion to Fight Diseases in Poor Countries
Britain announced on Monday that it would contribute $1.19 billion over three years to combat H.I.V., tuberculosis and malaria across the world, about half the amount aid organizations had hoped for and more than a month after other Group of 7 nations had pledged their support. Once a leading donor to poor nations, Britain has…
World Population Reaches 8 Billion, UN Says
Until 1804, fewer than one billion people roamed our planet. More than a century later, in 1927, we crossed two billion. Since then, the world population has shot up in the shape of a hockey stick, boosted by the triumphs of modern medicine and public health. The latest marker was passed on Tuesday, when the…
Sugar Alcohols Are in Many Sugar-Free Foods. What Are They?
And are they better for you than regular sugar?
Frustrations Grow Over Company’s Response to Breathing Device Recalls
For others, the wait is not for a device, but for answers. Even with ailments where a clear link can be established, like smoking and lung cancer, the illness can take years to manifest, Dr. Albert Rizzo, chief medical officer of the American Lung Association, said. “I think it’s a wait-and-see of really looking at…
Bringing Sexy Back — To Fight H.I.V.
Ms. Philpott has a theory. “People who work in sexual health often come from a biomedical background, and they focus on death, danger and disease,” she said. “They’re not encouraged to think of themselves as sexual beings.” The fact that most sexual and reproductive health programs are delivered by big aid agencies doesn’t help, she…
Moderna Says New Covid Booster Strengthens Immune Response Against Subvariants
WASHINGTON — A new study by Moderna suggests that its updated coronavirus booster strengthens a key component of the immune system’s defense against the Omicron subvariant that accounted for most infections in the United States in recent months. The company announced the findings in a news release on Monday. The underlying data has not yet…
Tell Us About Your Friends
Platonic relationships are unsung — and essential. The Times wants to hear about the meaningful friendships in your life and how you’ve maintained them.
Puberty Blockers Can Help Transgender Youth. Is There a Cost?
Last month, the American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups wrote to Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, urging the Justice Department to investigate growing threats of violence against physicians and hospitals that provide transgender medical treatment to adolescents. As more Republicans frame the treatment as child abuse, some doctors have become wary of discussing…
Your Cat Might Not Be Ignoring You When You Speak
Cats have a reputation for being aloof, but a new study has found that their relationships with their owners may be stronger than we thought.