Elizabeth Whitman is a reporter covering the business of healthcare. She previously spent two years reporting from Amman, Jordan and has written for Al Jazeera, The Nation, and The Atlantic, among other outlets. She speaks Arabic and some Mandarin.
Meet The Man Who Killed Boris Johnson’s Dreams
Adopted by a Scottish fish merchant, Michael Gove attended Oxford, then became a journalist. On Thursday, he ended Johnson’s run to become Britain’s prime minister.
What Americans Think (And Know) About Zika
They follow news about the virus closely, but their knowledge of Zika is rather patchy, a poll indicates.
Cancer’s Impact On The US, In Charts
Rates of most cancers have fallen for both men and women in recent years. Still, a few types of cancer are on the rise.
Zika Funding Squabble Extends Into Sixth Month
The U.S. Senate was set to vote Tuesday on a key measure to grant $1.1 billion in funding to combat the Zika virus, but Democrats have vowed to block it. Here’s why.
Panama Canal Expansion Could Be Bad News For Egypt
Egypt is struggling to justify its recent expansion of the Suez Canal. Now, its longtime rival Panama has ratcheted up the pressure with an expansion of its own waterway.
How Brexit Could Affect Americans
The U.K. has long been a bridge between the United States and the European continent. How would that change if Britain split from the EU?
The Conflict Behind Rising Healthcare Costs
Here's why ordinary Americans aren't necessarily feeling the slowdown in medical cost increases.
Choose Words Carefully: Goldman Is Reading
Certain words and phrases in employee emails will trigger a review from Goldman Sachs’ compliance department, a newly obtained list from 2008 shows.
The High Cost Of Counting Calories
Restaurant chains and other businesses oppose federal rules calling for disclosure of calorie information, citing printing and signage costs and the difficulty of measuring accurately.
‘It’s Like A Don’t-Ask-Don’t-Tell Policy’
Gay Muslims, who have long hidden in plain sight, now balance new challenges and opportunities after the mass shooting in Florida cast them into the spotlight.
Rush To Give Blood Drives Home WHO Warning
After the Orlando shooting, the call for blood donations underscores a broader imbalance in the world’s supply.
Why Ebola Keeps Coming Back
The World Health Organization has declared an end to Ebola in Liberia — for the fourth time. Is the outbreak really over?
Why Zika Became A Public Relations Mess
Communicating the risks accurately to a public informed by a fear-mongering media is a challenging and delicate endeavor.
Young Adults See Healthcare As Costly, Confusing
More young people have gained health insurance in recent years, but they’re neither better educated nor financially equipped to use it.
Ramadan Can Mean Fast Or Feast For Businesses
The Muslim holy month has a negative impact on overall economic growth, but it can also be a boon for certain businesses.
Jobs Report Raises Questions About Economy, Says Yellen
Yellen said Monday that interest rate hikes are still likely on the way because ‘positive economic forces have outweighed the negative’ for the U.S.
Obamacare Rates Could Go Up Again In 2017
Actual increases, if approved, would vary significantly by geography, insurer and policy.
The New (Voluntary) Salt Ceiling
The FDA has proposed guidelines for the food and restaurant industries to reduce the amount of sodium in what we eat.
OECD: Fragile Global Economy Stuck In Low-Growth Cycle
The limited growth projected for the next few years is threatened by a potential Brexit and other developments, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
‘Systemic’ Failures By VA Watchdog Found
Although an inspector general report found two providers were dispensing narcotics at a concerning rate, it did not identify any wrongdoing.
