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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A Dangerous DNA Wild-Goose Chase
Why the promise of genetics may suffer from the public quest into Adam Lanza’s brain.... MORE
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Ecstasy to Treat PTSD? Not so Fast
A new study suggesting psychedelics could help treat veterans suffering from PTSD might bring hope... MORE
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Why Christmas Is So Deadly
It’s the year’s most lethal day, but don’t blame stress or gluttony.... MORE
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What Made Hillary Faint?
Dr. Kent Sepkowitz says in this case, the simplest answer is probably the true one. MORE
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Norovirus Unleashes Misery Early
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Why People Set Themselves on Fire
Kent Sepkowitz on the centuries-long practice of self-immolation—and why it persists from India to... MORE
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Which Cancer Is Chávez Fighting?
The Venezuelan leader says he needs more treatment. Dr.... MORE
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Humiliated to Death
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A Swarm of Angry Shrinks
Pushing back on the DSM’s controversial update. MORE
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What’s Ailing Kate
News that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting came with a twist: she’s suffering from a nasty... MORE
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Are We Having Less Sex?
Pew says the U.S. birth rate has dropped 8 percent.... MORE
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How Sick Are They, Really?
With George H.W. Bush and Bob Dole hospitalized, Dr.... MORE
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DesJarlais Crossed the Line
The ‘family values’ congressman cannot explain away having sex with patients, says Dr.... MORE
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A Birth-Control Switcheroo?
Why allowing access to the pill without a prescription wouldn’t be so great for consumers. MORE
