Donald Trump and the 14th Amendment

Responses to four columnists’ discussions about keeping the former president off the ballot. Also: Running mate choices; joy and sorrow; drug overdoses.

Should You Take Paxlovid? What to Know About the Covid Treatment

We asked experts about who should take the antiviral medication, how well it works and where to get it for free.

Use of ADHD Drugs Surged During Pandemic, Study Finds

Social media influencers and online marketing may have played a role, experts said.

An Ultrasound Experiment Tackles a Giant Problem in Brain Medicine

The effects of drugs that treat Alzheimer’s, cancer and other illnesses are often limited by the blood-brain barrier. A small study suggests a way forward.

Pastillas para dormir: una guía de remedios contra el insomnio

¿Antihistamínicos, benzodiacepinas, melatonina? Los expertos recuerdan que el camino más seguro para combatir el insomnio es consultar con el médico.

F.D.A. Warned of Mental Side Effects from Asthma Drug, Singulair. Few Were Told.

Singulair, now a generic, is still used by millions of people in the United States even after thousands of patients and dozens of studies have described harm.

El Paxlovid reduce el riesgo de muerte por covid, pero no todos los que lo necesitan lo toman

Al aumentar las muertes por covid, los investigadores se preguntan por qué en EE. UU. el uso del medicamento ha seguido siendo bajo entre los pacientes de alto riesgo.

Eli Lilly, Maker of Mounjaro and Zepbound, Wades Into Telehealth

The maker of Zepbound and Mounjaro launched a new platform to connect patients and prescribers.

F.D.A. to Issue First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States from Canada

The agency plans to authorize Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper. Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan.

Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It.

With Covid deaths rising to about 1,500 per week, researchers question why Paxlovid use has remained low among high-risk patients.