When Is the Best Time to Get a Flu Shot?
There is such a thing as getting a vaccine too soon. Here’s what to know.In the waning days of summer,…
Rethinking Addiction as a Chronic Brain Disease
Some researchers argue that the roles of social environment and personal choice have to be considered in order to make…
How to Eat for a Long and Healthy Life
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but certain dietary patterns are more associated with longer lives than others.If hit podcasts, best-selling books…
Dialysis May Prolong Life for Older Patients. But Not by Much.
In one recent study, the challenging regimen added just 77 days of life over three years. Often, kidney disease can…
Trump Called for I.V.F. to Be Free. How Would That Work?
Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.Former President Donald J.…
An Obesity Drug Prevents Covid Deaths, Study Suggests
People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for…
How to be More Resilient, According to Experts
These days, getting cut off in traffic can send me on an emotional rollercoaster. So I asked experts how to…
Why Relief Agencies Are Rushing Polio Vaccines to Gaza
An outbreak in the conflict zone could reignite a global plague, experts fear.In July, health officials made an unsettling discovery…
The State That Chose to Cover Obesity Drugs for Its Poor, but Not Its Own Employees
The widespread use and enormous expense of blockbuster drugs like Wegovy are forcing state governments to make painful choices.This month,…
On Relationships, a Reporter Connects With Readers
How do I repair my marriage? How can I strengthen my friendships? Catherine Pearson, a writer on the Well desk,…