What is Kinkeeping?
“Kinkeeping” plays a crucial role in a family’s health and well-being, and it’s still predominantly done by women.Every December when…
Close Friends, Competing for Olympic Spots. Who Would Make It?
Conner Mantz’s arms were shaking as he warmed up for the Olympic marathon trials in Orlando in February.Mr. Mantz, 27,…
Could a $40,000 Equinox Membership Really Help You Live Longer?
Blood tests and ‘biodata’ have entered the fitness space.On Monday, the high-end gym chain Equinox introduced a longevity program with…
How E. Coli in Food Makes People Sick
The bacteria sickens an estimated 265,000 Americans each year.Last week, federal officials announced recalls of ground beef and organic walnuts…
Sarah Thornton Discusses Why We’re So Obsessed With Breasts
After her own mastectomy, sociologist Sarah Thornton sought to answer the question.The day before her double mastectomy surgery six years…
Study Suggests Genetics as a Cause, Not Just a Risk, for Some Alzheimers
People with two copies of the gene variant APOE4 are almost certain to get Alzheimer’s, say researchers, who proposed a…
The Ages When You Feel Most Lonely and How to Reconnect
New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have…
Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
The city, which put inclusivity at the center of its bid, has improved access for people with disabilities, but with…
How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really?
In the mid-1990s, Carlos Monteiro, a nutritional epidemiologist in Brazil, noticed something alarming: Obesity rates among children in his country…
Are Schools Too Focused on Mental Health?
Recent studies cast doubt on whether large-scale mental health interventions are making young people better. Some even suggest they can…