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The Hopkins Forum: Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s been five years since the start of COVID-19, and the world is still grappling with its consequences—millions of lives lost, shaken trust in institutions, and deep political divisions. Public health agencies like the CDC…
September 26, 2025

Prescription Weight Loss Drugs for All?
A new study from The Lancet revealed that three-quarters of U.S. adults and almost half of teens are now overweight or obese. Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, known as GLP-1 drugs, have been making headlines as…
January 24, 2025

Does Alcoholics Anonymous Work?
Dry January has become increasingly popular, practiced by a quarter of Americans last year, and provides individuals a collegial and open path for reconsidering their alcohol consumption.  For almost two million people worldwide who have…
January 3, 2025

Could Longevity Science Extend Your Health Span By Decades? Should the Government Fund It?
How long would you like to live, and could science and technology make it possible? Longevity science aims to extend our healthy years through advancements in CRISPR, cellular reprogramming, and drug development. While private companies…
December 27, 2024

Psychedelics for Mental Health: Help or Hype?
Magic mushrooms, MDMA, and Ketamine. These psychedelic drugs, once a taboo, might not be as harmful as we thought. Some scientific studies have shown evidence that psychedelic drugs, when used in controlled therapeutic settings, may…
December 13, 2024

Mock Trial: Should the Courts Restrict Access to the Abortion Pill?
About the Trial In a post-Roe v. Wade world, a medication that 63% of women use to undergo an abortion is under consideration by the Supreme Court. Mifepristone was approved as a two-drug regimen for use…
May 10, 2024
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