Kent Sepkowitz is an infectious-disease specialist in New York City. He has contributed to The New York Times, Slate, and, oh-so-briefly, O magazine. He also writes academic medical articles that are at times pretty tough sledding.
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‘Girls’ Gets Serious About OCD
Kent Sepkowitz hails the HBO show’s departure from irony—even, especially, that disgusting Q-tip. MORE
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The Superbugs Are Here!
Despite a frenzy of frightening headlines, a new superbug showing up in hospitals doesn’t pose a... MORE
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The HIV Cure That Wasn’t
Experts should tread softly before hailing the case of a baby born with HIV, says Dr.... MORE
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Could a Smallpox Shot Kill Cancer?
In Newsweek, Kent Sepkowitz on the theory behind harnessing our deadliest viruses to take on rogue... MORE
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Reagan’s AIDS Pioneer
C.... MORE
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Will Corpse Water Make You Sick?
Unless the body found in an L.... MORE
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How Sick Is Lady Gaga?
Dr. Kent Sepkowitz on what’s strange about the diagnosis. MORE
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Barbara Walters’s Rare Chicken Pox
Dr. Kent Sepkowitz on whether 83-year-old broadcaster’s late bout could be dangerous. MORE
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Get Your Damn Flu Shot
Enough with the truther nonsense—vaccines won’t kill you or give your kid autism. MORE
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Clean or Green?
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Flu Epidemic Spreads
Dr.... MORE
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When Plump Is Better Than Thin
Dr. Kent Sepkowitz on a new study finding that overweight people have lower overall mortality rates.... MORE
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Good News for Hillary
The location of Clinton’s blood clot, between her skull and brain, should mean a full recovery. Dr.... MORE
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What’s Ailing Hillary?
Clinton was hospitalized to treat a ‘clot’ Sunday. Dr.... MORE
