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Go read this special Nature issue on racism in scienceGo read this special Nature issue on racism in science
Tech companies added fertility features just in time for the culture warTech companies added fertility features just in time for the culture war
Don’t confuse Apple’s fertility tracking with birth control

There’s a gap in research around fertility, and tech companies are surging in to fill the space. But they’re not tested rigorously enough for doctors to trust.

Nicole Wetsman
Mary Beth Griggs
Mary Beth Griggs
Please don’t let babies lick bearded dragons.

Babies are great. Bearded dragons are great. Salmonella? Not so great.

Opioid addiction doctors want telehealth rules to stay relaxedOpioid addiction doctors want telehealth rules to stay relaxed
Over-the-counter hearing aids are officially availableOver-the-counter hearing aids are officially available
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
The Elizabeth Holmes trial continues, but sentencing will have to wait.

Instead of sentencing Elizabeth Holmes today as previously scheduled, the judge will hear arguments from her lawyers seeking a new trial.

They claim former Theranos lab director Adam Rosendorff, who testified against Holmes, visited her and said he felt like he had done something wrong. Rosendorff later made a sworn declaration saying he stands by his testimony.

If you need a recap you can read Liz Lopatto’s report or watch our video series on the billion-dollar fraud.

The human threat to abortion seekersThe human threat to abortion seekers
Lux Alptraum
Adderall is officially in short supplyAdderall is officially in short supply
Nicole Wetsman
Mary Beth Griggs
Mary Beth Griggs
The new covid-19 booster shots are now available for younger kids.

Today, the FDA authorized booster shots for younger kids that protect against both the original strain of covid-19 and the omicron variant. Kids as young as six can get the Moderna version, and kids as young as five can get the Pfizer version. The boosters have been authorized in adults since August.

Everyone walks differently — so this exoskeleton adjusts on the flyEveryone walks differently — so this exoskeleton adjusts on the fly
After Roe, abortion collectives along the US-Mexico border are at greater riskAfter Roe, abortion collectives along the US-Mexico border are at greater risk
Cyberattack delays patient care at major US hospital chainCyberattack delays patient care at major US hospital chain
YouTube wants personal health stories to help combat misinformationYouTube wants personal health stories to help combat misinformation
Biden pardons thousands of marijuana offenses, urging governors to do the sameBiden pardons thousands of marijuana offenses, urging governors to do the same
Disposable vapes supplanted Juul as the youth nicotine problemDisposable vapes supplanted Juul as the youth nicotine problem
Combination flu and COVID-19 tests are in the works for virus seasonCombination flu and COVID-19 tests are in the works for virus season
Hurricane Ian flooded some Florida hospitals — climate change puts even more at riskHurricane Ian flooded some Florida hospitals — climate change puts even more at risk
Headspace wants researchers to test how the app worksHeadspace wants researchers to test how the app works
COVID-19 tests will no longer get emergency treatment at the FDACOVID-19 tests will no longer get emergency treatment at the FDA
A neurotech company wants to use eye tracking to prevent injuriesA neurotech company wants to use eye tracking to prevent injuries
Ancestry will tell users which side of the family their matches come fromAncestry will tell users which side of the family their matches come from
FDA makes it easier for harm reduction groups to purchase lifesaving naloxoneFDA makes it easier for harm reduction groups to purchase lifesaving naloxone
Garmin introduces its first smart blood pressure monitorGarmin introduces its first smart blood pressure monitor
Visualizing how cool it is to be greenVisualizing how cool it is to be green
Remote Alaskan towns are proof of concept for virtual hearing careRemote Alaskan towns are proof of concept for virtual hearing care
Telemed abortion is expanding in parts of the USTelemed abortion is expanding in parts of the US
Alarms over healthcare cyberattacks are getting louderAlarms over healthcare cyberattacks are getting louder
The DEA is investigating Done over ADHD drug prescriptionsThe DEA is investigating Done over ADHD drug prescriptions
Flo period tracker launches ‘Anonymous Mode’ to fight abortion privacy concernsFlo period tracker launches ‘Anonymous Mode’ to fight abortion privacy concerns
Mary Beth Griggs
Mary Beth Griggs
A woman is suing San Francisco after the city used DNA from her rape kit to arrest her for an unrelated crime.

The police’s practice of using DNA from sexual assault victims to identify suspects in other cases came to light earlier this year. At the time, legal experts said the practice likely violated California’s constitution. It’s yet another example of the increased risks posed by growing DNA databases.

Woman sues San Francisco after DNA retained in sexual assault case used to arrest her on unrelated charge

[CBSNews]

The sound of your voice might diagnose diseasesThe sound of your voice might diagnose diseases
Elizabeth Lopatto
Elizabeth Lopatto
What does it mean to have “brain fog?” Scientists are finally looking into it.

Long COVID isn’t the only thing that can cause brain fog — other culprits include chemotherapy, hormone trouble, and multiple sclerosis — but it’s nice to see that people are starting to take it seriously.

One of Long COVID’s Worst Symptoms Is Also Its Most Misunderstood

[The Atlantic]

In Apple’s world, you’ll die without its watchIn Apple’s world, you’ll die without its watch
Some Withings products are about to get more expensiveSome Withings products are about to get more expensive
Apple adds souped-up period and ovulation tracking to Apple Watch Series 8Apple adds souped-up period and ovulation tracking to Apple Watch Series 8
Juul will pay $438.5 million to states over youth vaping investigationJuul will pay $438.5 million to states over youth vaping investigation
Amazon’s next healthcare venture may be in JapanAmazon’s next healthcare venture may be in Japan
Withings’ new smart scale measures your nerve and artery healthWithings’ new smart scale measures your nerve and artery health
Omicron-specific vaccine boosters get FDA sign-offOmicron-specific vaccine boosters get FDA sign-off

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