Alicia Ault

Yikes, Alcaraz is pulling out of the French Open. #ATP #RolandGarros

Former Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová charged with refusing doping test after ‘acute stress reaction’ and could face four-year ban. Her lawyer tells us that “we are certain that once the full context is understood, her name will be cleared.” nytimes.com/athletic/72050…

#Measles: Confirmed cases in the US have hit 1748 so far this year. All but 10 are infections contracted in the US. For some context: In the first 3.5 months, 2026 has racked up 76% of the cases accrued in all of 2025 — the biggest year for measles since 1991. #cdc_data_surveillance_section_5-yearly-measles-cases" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cdc.gov/measles/data-r…

For the first time in nearly 25 years, @NationalZoo is introducing a baby Asian elephant to the public. Linh Mai, who was born at the zoo in early February, will make her debut on April 22. washingtonian.com/2026/04/15/nat…

Utah is allowing an AI chatbot to refill some meds for depression and anxiety. The company hasn't released performance data. It appears it will be tested on state residents. #psychiatry #healthlaw #healthpolicy #technology medscape.com/viewarticle/ai…

Acting CDC Dir Jay Bhattacharya has delayed the publication of a report showing that last winter COVID-19 vaccines provided significant protection, cutting the risk of severe disease leading to hospitalization by about 50%. The vaccine was the greatest achievement of Pres Trump’s 1st admin, but HHS Sec Kennedy has alleged that it’s the deadliest vaccine ever made. The president should brag about this endlessly. It’s saved millions of lives over the last 6 years. wapo.st/4ccudpF

@ArthurMacwaters hoping to talk with you or someone at Legion for an article for Medscape. You can send me a DM with the best way to contact you. Thanks!

@SarahKarlin medscape.com/viewarticle/fd…

MAHA?!? Perhaps not surprising based on RFK Jr. being spotted going to DC tanning salons but doesn't seem to healthy... aad.org/news/statement…

Slipped under the radar: FDA has given up on the idea that it should prohibit tanning for minors. My story for @medscape.com @ASDSAdvocacy @AADskin #pediatrics #skincancer #oncology #melanoma #publichealth #healthpolicy #healthlaw medscape.com/viewarticle/fd…

@DavidOvalle305 Sorry to hear this. You were carving out a really interesting and important beat.

I was among hundreds laid off from The Washington Post. Such a bummer because I genuinely loved working with my team in health and science, and got to collaborate with many wonderful journalists in politics, justice and beyond. Flag any job opportunities in Florida or elsewhere!

Love this idea from @Madison_Keys thrown out on The Players Box podcast: a "rage room" where players can vent frustrations out of sight of cameras, media, fans. Get on it, tournament directors! #ATP #WTA #MiamiOpen #IndianWells #RolandGarros

Novo is not happy about the compounded semaglutide pill being sold by Hims and Hers. Story by @MiriamETucker for @Medscape medscape.com/viewarticle/no…

I am part of the mass layoffs at the Washington Post. I am sad and angry. We all want to keep doing the work. But for now I want to document a reality of being in journalism today.

I found 20 out of 43 drugs on TrumpRx have generic competitors using drugs@FDA. This means most people should be able to get a generic at a better price even if cash pay - like through Mark Cuban's Cost Plus.

The paper no longer has a sports department, but Will Lewis is in California walking the NFL red carpet?

On this day, 33 years ago, Arthur Ashe passed away from AIDS-related pneumonia at the far-too-young age of 49. He was the first Black man to win men's singles at Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. Thinking of him and honoring his legacy. 📷: Alamy #BlackHistoryMonth

Notably, this was written by Len Shapiro, one of the Post's all-time great sportswriters who retired in 2011. The obit was most likely in the can. It re-doubles the sadness for DC sports and the Post's sports section. #NFL washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

No. A keto diet does not cure schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. There is no concrete evidence to support this claim. Spreading “food cures” is misinformation and dangerous. Schizophrenia is one of the most severe and debilitating mental illnesses.

👀 A new Senate HELP report breaks the data down clearly: A total of $561 MILLION in NIH research cuts including: - 116 cancer grants - 65 Alzheimer’s - 68 diabetes - 71 heart disease 304 clinical trials disrupted of which 69 were pediatric trials ~800,000 patients affected

Rep. Auchincloss asserts that the FDA has failed to publish or release financial disclosure forms for eight senior FDA officials who vote on which drugs should receive priority vouchers. apnews.com/article/fda-ma…