‘White Lotus’ Highlights the Way Old Friends Bring Out Our Worst Selves
“The White Lotus” highlights a common phenomenon in long-term friend groups: Nobody ever changes.“We’re still the same people we were…
Should You Always Be Sore After a Workout?
Q: If I’m not sore after I exercise, did it even count?There’s a pervasive belief among fitness enthusiasts that if…
What Ivermectin Can (and Can’t) Do
Social media posts have promoted the anti-parasitic drug for cancer and Covid. That has doctors alarmed.At least once a week,…
Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness
Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see…
Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk
The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to…
The Gen X Career Meltdown
Listen to this story with Steven Kurutz’s commentary about why he wrote it.In “Generation X,” the 1991 novel that defined…
L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels
The findings, which compared the firefighters’ blood samples against those taken after past fires, suggest unique risks to blazes that…
What to Know About Food Poisoning When Traveling
Whether you’re traveling off-the-beaten path or staying at a high-end resort, paying attention to how food is prepared and handled…
Is Skipping Really a Good Workout?
It feels like play. Here’s what fitness experts say about using the activity as a training tool.When kids skip, it…
Utah Becomes First State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
Medical experts warn the move could have consequences for oral health, especially among children.Utah has become the first U.S. state…