Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Health
Philanthropies Strike a Promising Deal to Turn Back H.I.V.
Low- and middle-income countries will be able to purchase an effective preventative at a reduced price. The arrangements may help stem the epidemic 40 years after it began.
Screwworm Case Detected Less Than 70 Miles from U.S.-Mexico Border
The flesh-eating parasite was detected in northern Mexico. It is the northernmost case of the livestock infection, which was eradicated from the United States in the 1960s.
Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year
Extensive subsidies that reduce premium costs for millions are set to expire, unless Congress extends them.
Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.
NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.
On Covid and Autism, Trump Strays From the Science
President Trump has used his position of authority to dole out flawed medical advice dating back to his first term, when he mused about injecting bleach to kill off the coronavirus.
How to avoid period leaks – the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.
Trump Pushes Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism
Top U.S. health officials urged pregnant women not to use acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, claiming it could cause autism, though studies have been inconclusive. Azeen Ghorayshi, a science reporter for The New York Times, explains.
Harvard Dean Was Paid $150,000 as an Expert Witness in Tylenol Lawsuits
The Trump administration has cited Dr. Andrea Baccarelli’s expertise to warn against using acetaminophen — the active ingredient in Tylenol — in pregnancy, based on an unproven autism link.
F.D.A.’s Approval of Drug for Autism Upends Review Process
The agency revived an old treatment for cancer patients, unilaterally approving it for a subset of people with autism. Experts worry that the narrower scope will get lost in the hype.
Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump’s claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.
What we know about rising autism rates and Trump’s unproven Tylenol link
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
New rule for GPs after 27-year-old’s cancer missed
Jess’s Rule urges doctors to ‘think again’ if they cannot diagnose a patient’s illness after three appointments.
Rooibos tea: Sleep soundly tonight with South Africa’s favourite tea
Thanks to the wonders of rooibos tea, getting a good night’s sleep for the first time in forever has never been easier.
For Trump, Who Has ‘Strong Feelings’ About Autism, the Issue Is Personal
The president delivered impassioned — if scientifically dubious — remarks about what he described as one of “the most alarming public health developments in history.”
F.D.A. to Relabel Leucovorin for Autism Treatment
The F.D.A. announced Monday that it would change the drug’s label to reflect potential benefits in reducing autism symptoms.
Tylenol, Autism and Vaccines: What to Know Ahead of Trump’s Announcement
For decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors.
The Company Behind Tylenol Tries to Navigate Its Latest Crisis
Kenvue, a two-year-old spinoff from Johnson & Johnson, is confronting a public-relations nightmare as President Trump and others suggest unproven links between the pain reliever and autism.
What to Know About Painkillers, Vaccines, Genes and Autism
For decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors.
RFK Jr. Said to Focus on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism
A federal report on Monday is expected to point to the active ingredient in painkillers like Tylenol. But research into a possible connection has yielded mixed results.