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Join me and Lars Larson as we dive into the real story behind the monkeypox outbreak, WHO’s political maneuvers, and why the media's take on the situation might be leaving out some crucial details.

Roughly 20% of medical schools now offer an accelerated pathway, meant to reduce student debt and somehow fix the primary care crisis. A new study shows we can fast-track doctor-making without sacrificing too many brain cells. Still, if you think this will solve America’s healthcare woes, I have a bridge you might be interested in purchasing.

Litigation over regulations will become chaotic, and because uncertainty is anathema to investment in innovation, it will become harder for entrepreneurs and start-ups to disrupt markets.

There is an age-old belief that more information will save us from our (or more commonly, "their") collective stupidity. We think more information will free us from our intellectual echo chambers. Enter a new study that asks: "What if we’re just blissfully ignorant of our own ignorance?" Spoiler alert: it turns out that even when we have all the facts, we still trust our gut over good sense.

Yes, there is something called a "salmon sperm facial." It may sound like kinky porn, but there's real science amid the self-indulgent, infantile humor. You can learn about DNA synthesis and how to fight wrinkles ... all in one article!

With nearly a third of former NFL players believing they have brain damage and many battling suicidal thoughts, it's clear the game is exacting a deadly toll. Despite helmet improvements, football remains a dangerous collision sport.

Global warming, a topic that’s simultaneously about science and politics. The media loves to spin a nice, tidy solution: stop burning fossil fuels, cut CO2, and voilà — problem solved! Except, there’s a little more to it. From methane to black carbon, volcanic eruptions, and even the occasional El Niño throwing a tantrum, the planet’s warming is more like a complicated web of interconnected threads than a one-size-fits-all catastrophe. The story of global warming isn’t just about switching off your gas stove. It's about figuring out which of these greenhouse villains we should actually be worried about, and which ones deserve a slap on the wrist.

California, which labels everything from coffee to sunshine as dangerous, has finally done something sensible. It has passed a law banning those cryptic “Sell By” dates on food. You know, the ones that make you wonder if you're about to enjoy a perfectly good yogurt or endure a gastrointestinal gladiator match? Apparently, we can handle knowing when our food might go bad.

This week's reading - Michael Jordan's court battle with NASCAR because apparently racing isn't just about speed. Big Nanny tries to ruin ice cream with claims of "ultra-processed" doom, yet it's a scientific miracle. In nature news, flowers use static cling better than your laundry. Finally, drones are being sent to clean up Everest because climbers apparently leave more than footprints.

The “who is me,” “where I’m from,” and “how I will enfold” are largely the provenance of our genetic ingredients, packaged in two 23-chromosome sets bequeathed to us by each of our parental units. Like our underwear, we like to keep that stuff private. But now, some 14 million people might have the secrets of their “me-ness” – their DNA – revealed to the highest bidder. The uses? Unknown.

For elderly patients, a broken hip can be a life-altering event. A new study from the UK suggests that delays in admission for hip fractures dramatically increase the risk of death within 90 days. The chances of survival shrink for every extra hour spent in the emergency department. But the study itself is fatally flawed.

When it comes to reproductive autonomy, the stakes are already high. But what happens when a complex medical condition like sickle cell disease (SCD) enters the equation? STAT’s analysis of reproductive care for SCD patients sparks a troubling conversation. Are higher rates of postpartum sterilization among women with SCD really a matter of choice, or the result of systemic coercion? The data leaves the question unanswered.

The internet is where you can find everything from cat videos to questionable health advice. Today’s conspiracy du jour? Parasites cause Type 1 diabetes. Never mind decades of scientific research or common sense. This theory comes courtesy of some "integrative" nutritionist who clearly skipped biology class in favor of a social media crash course.

From deep philosophical musings on certainty and fallibility to viral internet stars like a baby pygmy hippo stealing our collective hearts and, of course, the sad state of college kids too overwhelmed to finish a single book. This eclectic mix of thoughts has it all—because why focus on one thing when you can feel simultaneously entertained and doomed?

Volunteers were infected with the COVID virus in order to ascertain whether there were cognitive effects of infection. It represented the failure of safeguards against unethical experiments.

The emerging Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has resurrected the well-worn accusation that food and drug companies dictate U.S. public health policy. How true is this claim? And do the leaders of the MAHA campaign have their own conflicts of interest? They sure do.

Scientific American's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president ignited a ferocious debate in the science community. Is she the best choice for advancing science, as her supporters contend, or is it unwise for researchers and scientific institutions to back political candidates?

Apparently, we're saving America one kale salad at a time, courtesy of Calley Means and RFK Jr., as they fight to treat chronic diseases by bringing new "experts" to the federal Dietary Guidelines. In the latest episode of "Follow the Money," the real game is controlling the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by pretending food is medicine.

AI (in this case, ChatGPT) is an amazing tool for science and medical writers. But it's not perfect. It sometimes makes pretty awful mistakes. It not only apologizes profoundly but also claims that it will make that correction. And the damn thing appears to have a sense of humor and a bit of an attitude.

Four months in, and what started as a sprint to skinny has turned into a leisurely crawl, with weight loss slowing to a trickle that’s as satisfying as watching paint dry. However, I’m becoming more aware of all things gastrointestinal while I wait for my metabolism to remember what it’s supposed to do.

EDP-323, an investigational inhibitor of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), is showing promising results in Phase 2a trials. While other RSV therapies and vaccines are approved for prevention, EDP-323 could become the first antiviral drug specifically designed to treat RSV infections. Here's a look at some promising data.

In a groundbreaking ruling, a judge found that fluoride in drinking water poses an "unreasonable risk" to children's IQs, forcing the EPA to rethink its fluoride regulations. With the ghost of "Chevron Deference" barely cold, the anti-fluoride movement is savoring its triumph in a decades-long battle.

Vaccination remains critically important, a shield not just against the physical ravages of COVID infection but also against the insidious mental health deterioration that can follow in its wake.

MindBodyGreen serves up a buffet of trendy supplements, mystical gurus, and "expert" advice that’s about as scientifically grounded as astrology. With a collective that includes NFL quarterbacks and supermodels dishing out health tips, it’s hard to tell if you're shopping for a lifestyle upgrade or getting swindled by a well-dressed grift. If you're here for evidence-based advice, brace yourself — because the pseudoscience is strong with this one.

Obesity — it's the bad word everyone throws around, but few want to truly understand. The American Academy of Pediatricians thought it had it all figured out with its shiny new treatment guidelines. However, those “evidence-based” recommendations came crashing down faster than a late-night fast food binge. Instead of slapping on BMI labels like outdated fashion trends, we should think about what’s really feeding the obesity epidemic. And no, it’s not just the carbs.