The MAHA movement’s mental health agenda rests on linguistic substitutions. MAHA believes the system overprescribes, overdiagnoses and underinvests in the conditions that shape how people feel. The MAHA Institute summit organized around the theme of “overmedicalization” was held in May. The health secretary announced an action plan to promote psychiatric deprescribing.
Cannabis-poisoning-related emergency-room visits have doubled since 2016. Toddler ER admissions for pot-related poisonings are up 1,600%. 16% of teens who regularly use cannabis will develop Cannabis Use Disorder. Cuomo, Heastie, Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Kathy Hochul ignored these issues when they decriminalized and legalized marijuana.
Ed's stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. Active medication shortages in the U.S. rose to 227 in the second quarter of 2026, continuing the upward trend since 214 in the third quarter of 2025.
The more stressed Israelis are, the more they turn to drugs. By 2026, Israel's trauma has developed a drug problem of its own, as it did during COVID through October 7 and the wars that followed it. .
It's been almost four years since Renzo died. His mother, Allegra, had a C-section to give birth to Renzo, but he died before he was born. Allegra suffers from ulcerative colitis as a result of a colon surgery.
By 2036 the United States could be short by as many as 86,000 physicians. Many states prevent pharmacists from treating minor, protocol-driven conditions. For minor conditions, a pharmacy visit can be faster, closer and less expensive than a trip to a doctor’s office, urgent care, or an emergency room.
Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. She also covers ultra-processed foods, smoke-free tobacco, and wellness trends like perimenopause products and peptides. Sarah's tips can be sent on Signal at sarahlizchar.47.
New research shows that the power of celebrity extends far beyond marketing and into real-world medical decision-making. People often attribute credibility to famous individuals because they mistakenly interpret competence in acting, music, or sports as evidence of expertise in medicine and nutrition. Celebrities and influencers can exert far greater influence than people realize.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the third-largest ever recorded. It is likely to reach more than 8,000 cases and 1,400 deaths by mid-September. The CDC's worst-case scenario projects more than 20,000 Ebola cases by August.
The MAHA movement’s mental health agenda rests on linguistic substitutions. MAHA believes the system overprescribes, overdiagnoses and underinvests in the conditions that shape how people feel. The MAHA Institute summit organized around the theme of “overmedicalization” was held in May. The health secretary announced an action plan to promote psychiatric deprescribing.
Cannabis-poisoning-related emergency-room visits have doubled since 2016. Toddler ER admissions for pot-related poisonings are up 1,600%. 16% of teens who regularly use cannabis will develop Cannabis Use Disorder. Cuomo, Heastie, Stewart-Cousins and Gov. Kathy Hochul ignored these issues when they decriminalized and legalized marijuana.
Ed's stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter. Active medication shortages in the U.S. rose to 227 in the second quarter of 2026, continuing the upward trend since 214 in the third quarter of 2025.
The more stressed Israelis are, the more they turn to drugs. By 2026, Israel's trauma has developed a drug problem of its own, as it did during COVID through October 7 and the wars that followed it. .
It's been almost four years since Renzo died. His mother, Allegra, had a C-section to give birth to Renzo, but he died before he was born. Allegra suffers from ulcerative colitis as a result of a colon surgery.
By 2036 the United States could be short by as many as 86,000 physicians. Many states prevent pharmacists from treating minor, protocol-driven conditions. For minor conditions, a pharmacy visit can be faster, closer and less expensive than a trip to a doctor’s office, urgent care, or an emergency room.
Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. She also covers ultra-processed foods, smoke-free tobacco, and wellness trends like perimenopause products and peptides. Sarah's tips can be sent on Signal at sarahlizchar.47.
New research shows that the power of celebrity extends far beyond marketing and into real-world medical decision-making. People often attribute credibility to famous individuals because they mistakenly interpret competence in acting, music, or sports as evidence of expertise in medicine and nutrition. Celebrities and influencers can exert far greater influence than people realize.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the third-largest ever recorded. It is likely to reach more than 8,000 cases and 1,400 deaths by mid-September. The CDC's worst-case scenario projects more than 20,000 Ebola cases by August.