The Health Benefits of Gardening
Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one.Last Saturday, I was covered in dirt, my…
A Second Dairy Worker Has Contracted Bird Flu, C.D.C. Reports
The new case, in a Michigan farmworker, did not suggest that bird flu was widespread in people, health officials said,…
Is Fluoride in Water Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?
New research suggests a link between prenatal fluoride levels and behavioral issues in children. Experts are divided on the study’s…
My Son Was in a Psychiatric Hospital. Why Was I Celebrating?
In the midst of a family crisis, a writer contemplates whether heartache and joy can coexist.My 40th birthday celebration had…
How to Eat Vegetarian
Longtime vegetarians already know: To be a vegetarian is to eat really well. But if you’re looking to make the…
Up to 70 Percent of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed
Here’s how to tell if you’re one of them.In spring 2020, Jazzminn Hein received an automated phone call from The…
Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?
Q: I get ingrown hairs every time I shave. Can I get rid of them?It’s a common issue: Your freshly…
In the House of Psychiatry, a Jarring Tale of Violence
At the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting, a patient described a restraint that haunts him, more than eight years later.The…
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use?
Contrary to expectation, a major study found that weed use among minors was lower in states where the drug was…