The Deadly Consequences of Hypersexualizing Asian Women
A long history of racism and misogyny set the stage for recent violence, including a murderous “bad day” in Atlanta
Opinion
What’s Really in Your Water?
Rapid at-home tests for contaminants are on the way
For Americans’ Health, a Dollar of Carbon Emissions Prevented Is Worth a Ton of Cure
Increasing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are taking an enormous toll on the human body—and the situation is getting worse
Coronavirus News Roundup: April 10–April 16
Pandemic highlights for the week
The Fast Lane for COVID Testing Has Opened Up in the U.S.
Recently approved rapid antigen tests are likely to help mitigate the chain of transmission and put the U.S. on par with other countries that have them
Doctors Should Talk to Patients about Firearm Injury Prevention
It’s a major public health issue, and discussing it should part of routine care, no different than questions about health risk factors such as smoking, substance use and diet
What Should We Do if Extraterrestrials Show Up?
It’s hard to say at this point, but a crucial first step is to establish whether they exist so any future arrival won’t come as a complete surprise
Biden’s Earth Day Summit Is a Crucial Opportunity for Climate Action
The president should commit to cutting U.S. emissions at least 50 percent below 2005 levels by 2030
How Health Care Leaders Can Support Their Frontline Workers
The pandemic has taught us important lessons about the needs of the health care workforce
Why Race Matters in Personalized Health Care
Achieving better, more equitable treatments requires looking at multiple factors that affect populations differently, including genetic variations
