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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Health
    Measles is back — and more dangerous than you think. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.Measles is back — and more dangerous than you think. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
    Health

    The troubling ripple effects of more measles outbreaks, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Is “moderate” drinking really that bad for you?Is “moderate” drinking really that bad for you?
    Health

    The confusing guidance about alcohol, simplified.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Trump is running from his biggest health care successTrump is running from his biggest health care success
    Health

    Five years later, the Covid-19 pandemic has turned people against a cutting-edge medical technology.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Republicans have a sneaky plan to cut Medicaid. Here’s what Americans actually want.Republicans have a sneaky plan to cut Medicaid. Here’s what Americans actually want.
    Health

    The rising popularity of this major healthcare program, briefly explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    What RFK Jr. has said about the ongoing measles outbreakWhat RFK Jr. has said about the ongoing measles outbreak
    Health

    The new Health and Human Services secretary is facing one of his first public health crises. Will he blow up the typical protocol?

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Can you still get measles even if you’ve been vaccinated?Can you still get measles even if you’ve been vaccinated?
    Health

    Some vaccinated people got measles in Texas. Here’s how to check your immunity.

    By Dylan Scott
    Future Perfect
    The mysterious statisticians shaping how we think about fertilityThe mysterious statisticians shaping how we think about fertility
    Future Perfect

    Experts were wrong about overpopulation before. Could they be wrong about underpopulation now?

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Elon Musk is trying to make sleep deprivation cool againElon Musk is trying to make sleep deprivation cool again
    Health

    DOGE, please go to sleep. For your health.

    By Dylan Scott
    Future Perfect
    Trump’s shocking purge of public health data, explainedTrump’s shocking purge of public health data, explained
    Future Perfect

    All of us will be collateral damage in MAGA’s war on “DEI.”

    By Dylan Scott
    Culture
    The Luka Dončić trade controversy, explained for people who simply love messThe Luka Dončić trade controversy, explained for people who simply love mess
    Culture

    A tall Slavic man changed jobs. Why is the internet freaking out?

    By Meredith Haggerty and Dylan Scott