Are Childhood Vaccines ‘Overloading’ the Immune System? No.
Vaccines today are more efficient and contain far fewer stimulants to the immune system than some used decades ago. It’s…
What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health
A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because…
How to Stay Calm While Waiting For a Test Result
Anxious anticipation is natural, but there are things you can do to ease it.Jancee Dunn is out this week. I’m…
In-Laws Can Make for Good Friends
How a brother-in-law became my best friend.Friends, it is often said, are the family you choose. But sometimes, it goes…
The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants to curb water fluoridation nationwide. Here’s what the science shows about the…
How Covid Can Change Your Gut
Diarrhea, constipation, pain, bloating: We asked experts why the virus causes these issues and what to do about them.Food used…
How To Talk to Your Teen About Pornography
Odds are your adolescent has already encountered online pornography. Your role is to openly address it, scholars say.The average American…
Let’s Talk About Pornography. No, Seriously.
More adolescents than ever are watching it. What’s needed, researchers say, are frank conversations and “porn literacy.”Brian Willoughby knows he’s…
How to Pack a ‘Go Bag’ for Extreme Weather
If the trend continues, extreme weather will occur more frequently. Here’s how experts suggest you prepare.Extreme weather is happening more…
Could Cats Become a Vector for Bird Flu?
A new study highlights the need for public health officials to ramp up bird flu surveillance in our feline companions.Domestic…