The Latest Covid Guidance: Symptoms, Treatment and More

Rest, fluids and medications are your friends.

Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin down.

What to Know About Xolair and Food Allergies

The drug does not completely prevent reactions, but it can reduce the risks posed by trace amounts of food allergens.

Drug Drastically Reduces Children’s Reactions to Traces of Food Allergens

Xolair cuts the risk of dangerous reactions after exposure to minute amounts of allergens, researchers reported. But children taking it still must avoid risky foods.

Severe Frostbite Gets a Treatment That May Prevent Amputation

The F.D.A. recently approved the first therapy for patients in danger of losing their toes, fingers and other exposed parts of the body.

NY AG Urges Stricter Asthma Drug Warnings Due to Children’s Mental Health Risks

The A.G., Letitia James, called on the F.D.A. to redouble efforts to alert doctors about potential side effects of Singulair and to consider discouraging use of the drug for children.

Abortion Shield Laws: A New War Between the States

Doctors in six states where abortion is legal are using new laws to send abortion pills to tens of thousands of women in states where it is illegal.

Gene Therapies Could Transform Rare Diseases. Are We Holding Them Back?

Gene therapies could transform how we treat rare diseases. But will everyone have access?

More Young People Are on Multiple Psychiatric Drugs, Study Finds

Polypharmacy, a prescribing practice that some experts warn can be unsafe, is becoming more commonplace.

Trump’s Takeover of the Republican Party

Readers discuss a column by David Brooks. Also: Tears for America; the border reform bill; FAFSA delays; an Alzheimer’s drug; protests in Israel.