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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Health
    We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics studyWe have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
    Health

    Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Dr. Oz claims there’s no data to support reducing alcohol consumption. That’s not true.Dr. Oz claims there’s no data to support reducing alcohol consumption. That’s not true.
    Health

    RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines ignore his own government’s findings on the harms of alcohol.

    By Dylan Scott
    The problem with blaming everything on inflammation
    Health

    What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.

    By Dylan Scott
    26 things we think will happen in 2026
    Future Perfect

    From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

    By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
    Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
    Climate

    8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.

    By Umair Irfan, Dylan Scott and 2 more
    The 19 predictions that came true in 2025 — and the 4 that didn’t
    Future Perfect

    The 25 forecasts we made in 2025, revisited.

    By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    The Highlight
    People taking Ozempic are losing muscle mass — and it’s freaking them outPeople taking Ozempic are losing muscle mass — and it’s freaking them out
    The Highlight

    Yes, there is a downside to GLP-1 drugs — if you aren’t careful.

    By Dylan Scott
    The year measles came back
    Health

    Doctors reflect on how the virus’s resurgence has affected their patients and themselves in 2025: “It’s been insane.”

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Blame Republicans for our health insurance messBlame Republicans for our health insurance mess
    Health

    Conservatives haven’t taken health policy seriously for decades.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    RFK Jr.’s anti-vax committee is recklessly overhauling childhood vaccine policyRFK Jr.’s anti-vax committee is recklessly overhauling childhood vaccine policy
    Health

    America’s vaccine playbook is being rewritten by people who don’t believe in them.

    By Dylan Scott