The Yonge Street Journal
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The Next Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Will Take More Than Just Science

At WIRED Health, pioneering Alzheimer's researcher John Hardy outlined the stakes—and next steps—of where treatment is headed next.

Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?

A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy

The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, most vaccine scientists tended to ignore it. Now they can’t.

Reid Hoffman Thinks Doctors Should Ask AI for a Second Opinion

The LinkedIn cofounder now has an AI drug discovery startup—and thinks not asking chatbots for medical advice is “bordering on committing malpractice.”

All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert

Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus spreads.

Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup

Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your household.

Telehealth Abortion Is Still Possible Without Mifepristone

Courts may restrict access to the popular abortion medication mifepristone in the United States. Telehealth providers have backup plans in place.

A Startup Says It Grew Human Sperm in a Lab—and Used It to Make Embryos

Paterna Biosciences says it has determined the set of instructions needed to turn sperm-making stem cells into "normal, mature" sperm.

This Treatment Could Reverse Osteoarthritis Joint Damage With a Single Injection

Osteoarthritis has no cure, but researchers have developed new therapies that help aging or damaged joints repair themselves in a matter of weeks.

Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shakeup

OpenAI is once again reorganizing its executive ranks as part of its effort to unify ChatGPT and Codex into one core product experience.

The Backward Logic of Chickenpox Parties

Before vaccines, some parents intentionally exposed their children to the virus. In the internet age, that thinking is resurfacing.

xAI Adds 16 New Gas Turbines at Mississippi Facility Despite Ongoing Lawsuit

Emails show that Elon Musk's company is expanding its use of portable gas-fired power at its Colossus 2 site as a fight over air quality continues.

Rivian’s revenue is up as R2 production kicks into gear

Rivian reported its first quarter earnings of 2026, providing us a closer look at the company's financial health as it kicks off production for the crucial R2 electric vehicle. We've already got Rivian's production and delivery statement from the first three …

Oura adds birth control support to its period tracker

Oura is launching a new reproductive health feature that takes hormonal contraception into consideration when tracking period cycles. The smart ring maker describes the Hormonal Birth Control update as a "first-of-its-kind experience" inside Oura's existing C…

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