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We’re on the verge of a universal allergy cure

If you’re bothered by allergies every spring, you may pop a Benadryl or Claritin most mornings to make the days tolerable. Two-thirds of Americans...

15.04.2025 2

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Why RFK Jr. wants to ban fluoride in water

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expanding his crusade to turn back the clock on federal health policy. Having undermined...

08.04.2025 3

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A catastrophe is unfolding at the top US health agency — and it will put American lives at risk

When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to be confirmed as Donald Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), he had to overcome a long record...

04.04.2025 10

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Why are so many college basketball players from other countries?

Vox reader Brian Diederich asks: Why and how do so many collegiate basketball teams — both men’s and women’s — now have so many international...

30.03.2025 30

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Don’t get surgery on a Friday

If you have any say, you might want to avoid scheduling your next surgery on a Friday. The most comprehensive analysis of what happens to patients who...

21.03.2025 20

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More than 1 million people die of tuberculosis every year. They don’t have to.

Humanity’s battle against tuberculosis has been one of slow and imperfect progress. The disease no longer kills one in seven people in the US, as it...

19.03.2025 8

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Measles is back — and more dangerous than you think. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.

One of America’s worst measles outbreaks in recent years continues to spread, with 292 reported cases in western Texas and eastern New Mexico as of...

18.03.2025 20

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Is “moderate” drinking really that bad for you?

People have known for centuries that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you. The short-term physical effects on cognition and motor function speak...

14.03.2025 10

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Trump is running from his biggest health care success

Exactly five years ago today, after more than 118,000 cases and more than 4,200 deaths across 114 countries had been recorded, the World Health...

11.03.2025 6

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Are vitamins a scam?

A Vox reader asks: How do I know which vitamins and supplements are right/safe for me? I feel inundated by the vitamin craze these days. When I’m...

07.03.2025 7

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Republicans have a sneaky plan to cut Medicaid. Here’s what Americans actually want.

Recently, House Republicans approved the broad outline of their major legislation for this year, which includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $2...

07.03.2025 10

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Can you still get measles even if you’ve been vaccinated?

Nearly 150 people have been infected with measles in Texas and New Mexico, and last week, Texas health officials confirmed the first death in the...

03.03.2025 3

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What RFK Jr. has said about the ongoing measles outbreak

In early February, Texas health officials reported that measles was spreading among an insular religious community in Gaines County, Texas, where...

25.02.2025 10

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DOGE, please go to sleep. For your health.

Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) underlings are powering his takeover of the government with a “hardcore” work ethic...

24.02.2025 10

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Trump’s shocking purge of public health data, explained

In the initial days of the Trump administration, officials scoured federal websites for any mention of what they deemed “DEI” keywords — terms...

12.02.2025 4

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Trump’s tariffs could make it harder for Americans to get their medications

The United States, despite being the richest country in the world and a biopharmaceutical powerhouse, has long struggled with drug shortages. At any...

05.02.2025 20

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The mysterious statisticians shaping how we think about fertility

Humans have always tried to glimpse the future. Our methods have improved — from the stars and tarot cards to tremendously complex election...

05.02.2025 10

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The astonishing conflict of interest haunting RFK Jr.’s health secretary nomination

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be Donald Trump’s health secretary has been dogged by his long record of anti-vaccine and anti-science...

30.01.2025 5

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An obscure health insurance alternative is seeing tremendous growth. But there’s a catch.

Fed up by unaffordable costs and insurance denials, more and more Americans are fleeing the conventional health care system. Many are seeking to cut...

17.01.2025 20

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American doctors hate the health care system almost as much as you do

The shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the public’s reaction to it has left many people looking at the rotted foundations of US...

19.12.2024 40

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The deep roots of Americans’ hatred of their health care system

Support independent journalism that matters — become a Vox Member today. The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was met by many people...

07.12.2024 40

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Why do so many young people suddenly have cancer?

04.12.2024 5

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John Green’s crusade to make the world “suck less”

21.11.2024 4

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The stunning success of vaccines in America, in one chart

19.11.2024 3

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4 of your biggest election questions, answered

08.11.2024 3

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Republicans are serious about cutting people’s health care

31.10.2024 4

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The existential campaign issue no one is discussing

30.10.2024 3

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Cities face daunting challenges. Mike Bloomberg wants to help them help each other.

15.10.2024 3

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Why is US health care like this?

02.10.2024 3

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Everyone knows plastic pollution is bad. Why is it so hard for the world to act?

24.09.2024 3

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I asked Bill Gates why there are still so many hungry children

19.09.2024 81000

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Has The Bachelorette finally gone too far?

04.09.2024 3

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This ancient disease still kills 1 million people every year

28.08.2024 81000

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Big Pharma claims lower prices will mean giving up miracle medications. Ignore them.

24.08.2024 81000

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Trump’s campaign against public health is back on

14.08.2024 2

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These reviled birds of prey literally save people’s lives

02.08.2024 80500

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