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James Hamblin

James Hamblin, MD, is a staff writer at The Atlantic. He hosts the video series If Our Bodies Could Talk and is the author of a book by the same title.
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Vaccine Lottery Tickets Are Sad, but Also Perfect

COMMENTARY | Incentives might feel condescending, but they are what America does best.

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COVID-21: A Primer

The coronavirus is changing. So is the disease it causes.

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The Mysterious Link Between Covid-19 and Sleep

The coronavirus can cause insomnia and long-term changes in our nervous systems. But sleep could also be a key to ending the pandemic.

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How We Survive the Winter

The coming months of the pandemic could be catastrophic. The U.S. still has ways to prepare.

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What You Can Do Right Now About the Coronavirus

Preventing the spread of an outbreak requires a massive global effort, but here are steps everyone can take.

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20 Seconds to Optimize Hand Wellness

One of the world’s most crucial and selfless acts is still simply washing your hands.

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We Don’t Have Enough Face Masks

Pandemics will require recognizing who needs respirators and surgical masks and who doesn’t.

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Trump Orders ‘a Lot’ of Ketamine for Depressed Veterans

The president told the VA to purchase a large amount of a controversial new nasal spray. The agency says it will consider incorporating the drug after it has more data.

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The Looming Consequences of Breathing Mold

Flooding means health issues that unfold for years.