What’s Going on With All of These Food Recalls?
It might seem like there’s news about E. coli or listeria every week. Here’s what the data on food safety…
How Healthy Is Turkey?
Americans gobble up more than 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving, according to some estimates. But experts say that this love…
In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the…
So Many Days Lost at the Doctor’s Office
Medical care can be wearying and time-consuming, especially for seniors. Researchers are beginning to quantify the burdens.Deana Hendrickson sometimes feels…
How to Focus Like a Formula 1 Driver
To become more effective at any task, borrow from a race car driver’s mental tool kit.
Can RFK Jr. Limit Ozempic Access as HHS Chief? Here’s What to Know
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department,…
Alcohol Deaths Have More Than Doubled in Two Decades, Study Finds
Americans are dying of illnesses related to alcohol at roughly twice the rate seen in 1999.The number of deaths caused…
F.D.A.: Some Clonazepam Recalled Over Incorrect Doses on Labels
The drug, known by the brand name Klonopin, is used for panic disorder and seizures.The maker of clonazepam, a drug…
‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead
Several recent TV series for adults have featured autistic lead characters. A new PBS show looks to expand that trend…
Covid Can Raise the Risk of Heart Problems for Years
People who had severe infections are especially vulnerable.Since nearly the start of the pandemic, scientists have known that a Covid-19…