New book reveals lax oversight + efforts to avoid reporting lab accident with a controversial gain-of-function H5N1 flu virus. (A first excerpt from Pandora’s Gamble is in USA TODAY) 1/ usatoday.com/story/opinion/… via @usatoday

Can’t wait to read

I was grateful to get an early copy of this book, Advanced Parenting, by my colleague ⁦Kelly Fradin, MD⁩. She’s a pediatrician and parent who’s seen and lived a *lot*. Her advice is relevant for challenges of all stripes. She cracks things open 👇 drkellyfradin.com/advanced-paren…

This is awesome! Big new role for Bryan, overseeing Future Perfect, tech, climate, and world at Vox. It's like his entire resume all rolled into one very cool new job! vox.com/2023/5/10/2371…

There are more benefits to psychedelics than mental health treatment vox.com/future-perfect…

Surgeon General warning on social media for youth. "frequent social media use may be associated with distinct changes in the developing brain ... could increase sensitivity to social rewards and punishments." nytimes.com/2023/05/23/wel…

The best description of the situation is also the link to do something about it, which is to sign a petition: change.org/p/to-federal-c…

I deeply admire the humane and difficult work that my dear friend is pioneering with restorative justice in New York City

Finally read this — hats off to you douglas rushkoff 💛

Some people with cancers including cervical and rectal can pursue more restrained treatment without hurting their odds of survival wsj.com/articles/for-s… via The Wall Street Journal

We launched a health newsletter today! We’ll keep you on top of advances in the science of living and staying well. If you’re interested in modern preventive medicine; actionable advice; and new research, I think you’ll dig it. You can sign up here: atria.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f9…

According to a new KFF poll, "68 percent of OBGYNs said the effects of Dobbs have made the management of pregnancy-related medical emergencies worse, while 64 percent said the ruling has worsened pregnancy-related mortality." washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/…

This is an excellent piece about a reality that is, in the words of the lead physician, demoralizing. By ⁦Abby Abrams⁩ theguardian.com/us-news/2023/j…

Dream team!!!

A New York City suburb defied Nimbyism to build thousands of new apartments amid a national housing shortage wsj.com/articles/the-s…

"Bluey opened up my imagination and made the most boring part of parenting fun," writes Bryan Walsh. trib.al/Rr2q5eR

So proud to announce that today Vox Future Perfect is launching a three-day package on factory farming — and how we can end it. It's led by Marina Bolotnikova, one of the best reporters and writers on the subject out there (1/x) vox.com/future-perfect….

Why It’s Time to Uncouple Obstetrics and Gynecology | TIME time.com/7031874/uncoup…

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From new psychiatric drugs to the lack of election deepfakes to malaria vaccines, the best parts of 2024 | Vox vox.com/future-perfect…