Health Panel Endorses New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening
Starting at 30, women can collect their own vaginal samples for HPV testing at a doctor’s office.Doctors routinely advise that…
Do I Really Need to Throw Out My Black Plastic Spatula?
Q: I have a few black plastic kitchen utensils in my drawer, but I’ve read that they’re dangerous. Is that…
How to Stay Active in the Winter
A few tweaks to your routine can make getting outside more comfortable this season.With cold weather, icy streets and shorter…
Nobel Laureates Urge Senate to Turn Down Kennedy’s Nomination
Elevating Mr. Kennedy to secretary of H.H.S. “would put the public’s health in jeopardy,” more than 75 laureates wrote.More than…
Does Your Running Form Really Matter?
Many runners believe their natural stride could be improved. Here’s what to know before trying to change yours.Want to get…
3-D Mammograms Are Overtaking Traditional Scans. Are They Better?
Here’s how good the tests are at detecting cancer and preventing false positive results.Women going in for routine mammograms are…
The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts
Dawn was still hours away when Angel Cholka was awakened by the beams of a police flashlight through the window.…
What Kind of Cat Litter Is Best for the Planet?
House training cats is easy. Most will use a litter box instinctively before they’re a month old. But what’s the…
Some Couples Run a Wedding 5K. Sometimes Guests Join Them.
Some couples choose to kick off their big day with a group 5K. Sometimes guests join them.During their wedding weekend…
You Don’t Have to Be Injured to Benefit from Physical Therapy
I cried when I graduated college — because I had to say goodbye to my physical therapist. He had brought…