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Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

The resignation of Marty Makary, commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, on May 12, 2026, brought to the forefront a heated controversy over fruit-flavored nicotine vapes. Rumors had been circulating for weeks that President Donald Trump was planning to fire Makary, in large part due to

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

(AMHERST, MASS.) People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it. That is a key finding of our recent systematic review, published in the journal Administration and Policy in Mental

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

Health insurance jargon can be frustrating and confusing – here’s how to navigate it

(AMHERST, MASS.) Since the Affordable Care Act subsidies expired at the end of 2025, Americans have undoubtedly been encountering a great deal of confusing information surrounding health care costs and insurance plans. From five-figure deductibles to premiums higher than people’s mortgages, costs are rising across the board. With