Dana Varinsky
Health and Science editor
I am an editor for NBC News focusing on health and science. My team covers medicine, public health, disease outbreaks, personal wellness, environmental science, climate change, space and much more.
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I am an editor for NBC News focusing on health and science. My team covers medicine, public health, disease outbreaks, personal wellness, environmental science, climate change, space and much more.
Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.
Latest from Dana Varinsky
Moon mission ends with private spacecraft on its side, unable to recharge batteries
For the second time in a week, a private spacecraft landed on the moon. But the vehicle, built by the company Intuitive Machines, ended up on its side about 250 meters from its target.
NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss is battling 'internal' health issue, urges men to get blood work
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss disclosed on Sunday he's facing a serious health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.
Oakland says goodbye to major professional sports with A's final game
The Oakland A's played their last game at the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday. Their departure left the Bay Area city without a major professional sports team.
Trump says he wants to make IVF treatments paid for by government or insurance companies if elected
Donald Trump said in an interview Thursday that if elected, his administration would not only protect access to IVF but would have either the government or insurance companies cover the cost.
Sweden confirms a case of mpox — the first reported infection of the strain outside of Africa
Sweden said Thursday that it had confirmed a first case of the version of mpox currently circulating in central and eastern Africa.
Extreme heat makes flying harder. Airlines and airports say they aren't sweating it.
The aviation industry is adjusting to record passenger volumes and record temperatures simultaneously.
Extreme heat set to drive home cooling costs to 10-year high, advocates warn
The average cost of keeping an American home cool from June to September is set to hit $719, nearly 8% higher than last year, according to new projections.
Videos appear to show Israeli soldiers abusing bound and blindfolded Palestinian detainees
Several videos have emerged on social media that appear to show Israeli troops abusing bound and blindfolded Palestinian detainees, some of whom are naked.
Norovirus appears to keep spreading as rate of positive tests exceeds last year's peak
Norovirus symptoms typically include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. An infected person can transmit the virus for days after they’re feeling better.
FDA proposes limits on lead in baby food
The FDA on Tuesday proposed limits on levels of lead in processed baby food that could reduce exposure to the contaminant by as much as 27%.
Map: Track mpox across the U.S.
The mpox outbreak is growing in the U.S. This map tracks monkeypox cases across the country, updated multiple times weekly.
