HEALTH
ROHAN LOKANADHAM
Law School hosts panel on how United States v. Skrmetti puts transgender healthcare on the line

The Yale Law School held a panel on Tuesday to discuss the medical and legal implications of the United States Supreme Court case United States v. Skrmetti, which concerns Tennessee’s blanket ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

November 18, 2024

KALINA BROOKFIELD
“Mammo-van” provides quick and accessible breast cancer screening

The unit brings mammography and breast ultrasound services to patients who can’t make it to a hospital, or who are too busy for typical appointments.

November 14, 2024

MICHELLE SO
Flat and Invisible: Yale researchers on mastectomy outcomes for women of color

In the past, patient-reported outcomes and advocacy efforts regarding women’s lives after mastectomy have focused on white women. Researchers at Yale’s School of Medicine are changing that.

November 11, 2024

NATALIE HAASE
Cracking the study code: Experts, students reveal best learning hacks

The News talked to students and two Yale scientists about best study methods. They say there isn’t just one.

November 11, 2024

MICHELLE SO
Freshman fifteen: Demystifying weight gain, loss, and healthy habits

Understanding the biology, psychology and societal factors that contribute to weight changes in college students.

November 8, 2024

ASUKA KODA
As Ozempic usage expands, accessibility dwindles

Ozempic continues to grow in popularity in weight loss use. However, low-income patient populations who have an increased need for the medication often do not have access to the drug.

October 31, 2024

ROHAN LOKANADHAM
Report finds alcohol, drug and firearm-related deaths lead to lower life expectancy in the U.S.

A new report co-authored by School of Public Health Dean Megan Ranney highlights the grave geographic, racial and ethnic effects of these three causes of death.

October 29, 2024

FAREED SALMON
Yale experts weigh in on Harris’ Medicare expansion plan

Could Vice President Kamala Harris’ plan to expand Medicare coverage alleviate the elderly care crisis?

October 28, 2024

ANYA GEIST
Experts advise consistency as students struggle with sleep schedules

The News talked to sleep experts to give students advice on how to adopt healthier sleeping habits.

October 14, 2024

FAREED SALMON & ZOE BEKETOVA
A $3,500 price to live: why the FTC is suing PBMs over insulin prices

The FTC sued pharmacy benefit managers over their roles in increasing insulin prices over the past decade. The News talked to experts about insulin prices and their impact on patients.

October 14, 2024

ASUKA KODA
What is XEC, the new COVID-19 variant?

XEC is on track to become the new dominant COVID-19 strain this winter. Yale and New Haven experts weigh in on why you should still get the new vaccine even though it may be less effective at neutralization because it is a recombinant variant.

October 14, 2024