Sammy Basso, Advocate for Progeria Research, Is Dead at 28
One of only about 150 people known to have the rare fatal condition, he traveled internationally to raise awareness and…
Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer.
Personal training isn’t just for the young — or the wealthy. Here’s how to make it work for you.Karen Palmer,…
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The small-town drugstore closed for the last time on a clear and chilly afternoon in February. Jon Jacobs, who owned…
Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.In June, the Italian…
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
BBCWe are now in the era of weight-loss drugs.
Veterans Dept. Investigating Acadia Healthcare for Insurance Fraud
Several federal agencies are investigating whether the large chain of psychiatric hospitals held patients without medical justification.The Veterans Affairs Department…
‘A New Day’ at the Supreme Court? Justices Decline to Block an E.P.A. Rule.
The court’s decision was the third recent victory for regulators.The conservative-majority Supreme Court has taken an aggressive stance against many…
Orionids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak
This event is linked to Halley’s comet, and occurs as another comet, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, remains visible. But a nearly full moon…
What Exactly Is Eczema? Causes of Atopic Dermatitis and Treatment
When Oscar Brann imagined retirement, he pictured days spent fishing with his grandson, or doing yardwork at his home in…
Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full…