Why Is My Hairstyle Giving Me a Headache?
Q: I wear hairstyles like box braids, cornrows and sleek ponytails, but sometimes they make my head hurt. Why does…
Anxiety, Depression and Other Disorders Can Look Like A.D.H.D.
Many other conditions have similar symptoms, experts say, so avoid the pull of self-diagnosis.The 6-year-old boy sitting across from Douglas…
These Nutrients Can Strengthen Aging Bones
Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down.As we…
Biden and Georgia Are Waging a Fight Over Medicaid and the Future of Obamacare
A fierce battle with Georgia over a Medicaid experiment with stricter enrollment underscores the vast divide between parties over how…
Listeria Outbreak Tied to Deli-Sliced Meat Kills at Least 2, C.D.C. Says
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 28 people had been hospitalized with listeria infections across a dozen…
As Interest In Raw Milk Surges, New Data Shed Light on A Major Salmonella Outbreak
At least 171 people were sickened in an outbreak linked to Raw Farm milk. Experts say the number could be…
Here’s How to Deal With Nosy Questions and Shut Down ‘Predatory Curiosity’
Here’s how to shut down “predatory curiosity.”I have one kid. I am happy with one kid. Yet, over the years,…
Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs: Which Should You Choose?
As patients consider drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro to treat obesity, experts say the choices are not so…
How Long Is Covid Contagious?
It’s a tricky question to answer, but experts say symptoms and rapid tests are still good guides.As we cope with…
Peter Buxtun, Who Exposed Tuskegee Syphilis Study, Dies at 86
A Public Health Service employee, he turned whistle-blower after learning of decades-long research involving hundreds of poor, infected Black men…