Meditation works as well as a popular drug to reduce anxiety, study finds Researchers compared a practice of daily mindfulness meditation to taking Lexapro to control anxiety symptoms. The meditators got equivalent relief, without the side effects. April Fulton
Cornell suspends frat parties after reports of drugged drinks and sexual assault The suspension comes after reports of several students drugged between September and November and a sexual assault reported over the weekend. Jaclyn Diaz
New VA study finds Paxlovid may cut the risk of long COVID For those at high risk, Pfizer's antiviral drug helps stave off severe COVID-19. Now research suggests it may also reduce their chances of long COVID. Pien Huang
At Guinea's only specialized snake bite clinic, doctors need luck and antivenom Life or death in this country's only specialized clinic depends on how fast people can make the arduous trip to get there and the number of doses on hand. Sam Bradpiece
Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is 'vastly superior' to cut cholesterol Millions of people are prescribed statins to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, but many would rather take supplements instead. A new study shows statins are much more effective. Allison Aubrey
Should we declare a pandemic amnesty? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with economist Emily Oster about her Atlantic article, "Let's Declare a Pandemic Amnesty" and her call for grace. Mary Louise Kelly
WA AG orders DIY rape kit company to stop sales in the state The Washington State Attorney General's Office has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the company Leda Health regarding its marketing and distribution of so-called "early evidence" rape kits and its suite of services. Natalie Akane Newcomb
CDC issues new opioid prescribing guidance, giving doctors more leeway to treat pain The updated recommendations seek to course correct after guidelines from 2016 were criticized for harshly limiting access to needed pain medication. Will Stone
Indiana doctor sues AG to block him from obtaining patient abortion records In a new lawsuit, Dr. Caitlin Bernard says Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sought health records for her patients, including a 10-year-old rape victim she treated. Sarah McCammon
Vaccines used to be apolitical. Now they're a campaign issue Advocates for inoculation are distressed by what they see as a new political focus on an old public health measure. Geoff Brumfiel