This week, we’re unpacking the newly released US government nutrition guidance. Well, the things we like about it, at least. Disclaimer, we don’t think the food pyramid 2025 guidelines are […]
Read MorePatients are rejecting hierarchy, not medical expertise| STAT
When you’re vulnerable in a hospital bed — confused, frightened, surrounded by machines — it might seem obvious you’re not in charge. A doctor speaks, a patient listens. But Alexis […]
Read MoreNavigating a septate uterus with pregnancy – what a doctor wants you to know
What does it mean if you have a septate uterus? Can you have a normal pregnancy, and what’s the best advice if you’re looking to start or grow your family? […]
Read MoreTelehealth ketamine companies put users at risk
Telehealth companies are mailing a Schedule III narcotic to tens of thousands of depressed patients, hailing it as the democratization of mental health. They call it access. I call it […]
Read More2026 edit: which of these lovelies is our fave pregnancy swimming suit? (Hint, it’s a before, during and after gem)
The weightlessness. The relief on your back. The way your bump feels held rather than pulled downwards. Whether you’re heading to your local pool before school pick-up or feeling a […]
Read MoreKennedy adds two new members to ACIP
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced two new members of his handpicked panel of vaccine advisers on Friday, ahead of a meeting rescheduled for March. Kennedy said […]
Read MoreGetting pregnant naturally with PCOS – Your nutrition and supplement questions in the spotlight
If you have polycystic ovary syndrome (aka PCOS) and you’re trying to get pregnant, it’s likely you’ve heard some very mixed messages about what’s possible. In our recent community poll […]
Read MoreWhy clinical trials on nutritional supplements are hard to design
Walk into any drugstore, natural market, or Costco and you’ll find a dazzling array of supplements promising everything from sharper thinking and stronger immunity to calmer nerves and balanced hormones. […]
Read MoreThe measles antibody test – everything to know (kids, teens, bumps, babies and you)
The US has clocked close to 1,000 measles cases in 2026 so far – but one big question in the TRB office this week got us chatting (to our next […]
Read More‘Two-sided risk’ Medicare Advantage plans improve patient outcomes
America’s health system is buckling under the weight of several converging pressures: an aging population, high rates of chronic disease, a shortage of clinicians, and rising costs. The response to […]
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