John Clements, Whose Research Saved Thousands of Babies, Dies at 101

NYTimes.com (Health) 9/19 12:02P Trip Gabriel

He identified the cause of a respiratory condition that once killed 10,000 infants annually in the United States and helped design a drug that drastically reduced mortality rates.

Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards

NYTimes.com (Health) 9/19 3:00A Gina Kolata and Stephanie Nolen

Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries.

Cuomo to Testify to Congress on Nursing Home Deaths During Pandemic

NYTimes.com (Health) 9/3 12:00A Luke Broadwater

The former New York governor, who has already testified behind closed doors to the Republican-led House panel investigating the coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to appear on Sept. 10.

Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease

NYTimes.com (Health) 9/2 9:00P Jan Hoffman

Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make progress in treating people addicted to drugs.

Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.

NYTimes.com (Health) 9/1 6:20A Paula Span

In one recent study, the challenging regimen added just 77 days of life over three years. Often, kidney disease can be managed in other ways.

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/31 11:00P Jessica Silver-Greenberg and Kat

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found.

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/30 11:04P Teddy Rosenbluth

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur.

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/29 11:07P Teddy Rosenbluth and Christina J

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.

Why Relief Agencies Are Rushing Polio Vaccines to Gaza

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/29 11:06P Emily Baumgaertner

An outbreak in the conflict zone could reignite a global plague, experts fear.

The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/29 11:03P Margot Sanger-Katz

The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.

On Relationships, a Reporter Connects With Readers

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/29 9:00P Josh Ocampo

How do I repair my marriage? How can I strengthen my friendships? Catherine Pearson, a writer on the Well desk, helps readers find answers to these questions and more.

Covid Normalcy: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/26 11:02P Emily Baumgaertner

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested.

Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic so Hard to Cure?

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/26 10:29P Matthew Shaer

Maybe because we aren’t thinking about it in the right way.

Hong Kong Defends Sex Ed Advice That Includes Playing Badminton

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/26 1:23A Olivia Wang and Mike Ives

Top officials in the Chinese territory have defended new sex education guidance that critics call regressive. Young people are amused.

Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version

NYTimes.com (Health) 8/22 3:36A Sui-Lee Wee

The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in Sweden raised concerns about a wider outbreak.