How to Soothe Itchy Mosquito Bites
There are a number of ways to stop scratching, from medicines to mental tricks.I’m one of the unfortunate souls who,…
5 Things School Nurses Say Parents Are Doing Wrong
The stalwarts of children’s health shared their tips and gripes.Carren Teitelbaum, a school nurse in Ramapo, N.Y., once had a…
Medication Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Stop Making
Common habits like storing pills in your medicine cabinet can reduce their effectiveness, experts say.I recently visited my parents, and…
Practice Flights and Calm Spaces: Making Room for Neurodivergent Travelers
Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and…
New Covid Vaccines: What to Know about Efficacy, Access and Cost
We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last.The Food and Drug…
New Covid Shots Are Approved. But Who Will Get Them?
Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the…
Whooping Cough: What to Know about Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
Cases dropped during the pandemic, but are now climbing once more. Here’s what to know.After a yearslong lull thanks to…
Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version
The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in…
Geri Taylor, a Voice for Alzheimer’s, Is Dead at 81
She turned her diagnosis into a command to live life passionately, leading to a 12-page New York Times profile and…
How to Find the Right Oncologist After a Cancer Diagnosis
After a cancer diagnosis, it’s one of the most important decisions you’ll make.After a career as a golf professional in…