Saturday, June 6, 2026

Health

Alastair Carruthers, 79, Dies; Pioneered the Cosmetic Use of Botox

With his wife, Dr. Jean Carruthers, he conducted hundreds of studies on the wrinkle-erasing properties of the neurotoxin that causes botulism. The work revolutionized beauty care. Source link

How a Leading Chain of Psychiatric Hospitals Traps Patients

Acadia Healthcare is holding people against their will to maximize insurance payouts, a Times investigation found. Source link

What’s in Your Fridge? What to Know About the Boar’s Head Listeria Recall

Seven million pounds of Boar’s Head meats have been recalled since late July, when reports of serious illnesses and deaths began to occur. Source link

Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Listeria Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate. Source link

The Mosquito-Borne Virus Keeping People Indoors at Night

Recent infections from the Eastern equine encephalitis virus are worrying health officials. Severe cases can be deadly or leave lasting injuries. Source link

Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic so Hard to Cure?

Maybe because we aren’t thinking about it in the right way. Source link

Covid Normalcy: No Tests, Isolation or Masks

For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested. Source link

Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering From West Nile Virus Infection

The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had been hospitalized and was expected to make a full recovery, a spokeswoman said. Source link

Geri Taylor, a Voice for Alzheimer’s, Is Dead at 81

She turned her diagnosis into a command to live life passionately, leading to a 12-page New York Times profile and a new career as a public speaker. Source link

Why Mpox Vaccines Aren’t Flowing to Africans in Desperate Need

Drugmakers have supplies ready to ship that are necessary to stop a potential pandemic. But W.H.O. regulations have slowed access. Source link
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