New Nutrition Guidelines Put Less Sugar and Salt on the Menu for School Meals
The Agriculture Department finalized a new rule to bring the meals more in line with federal dietary standards.School meals will…
Bird Flu Outbreak in Cattle May Have Begun Months Earlier Than Thought
A single spillover, from a bird to a cow, led to the infections, a review of genetic data has found.The…
New York Botanical Garden Creates a ‘Wonderland’ Adventure
This article is part of our Museums special section about how institutions are striving to offer their visitors more to…
Could a Calorie-Restricted Diet or Fasting Help You Live Longer?
Calorie restriction and intermittent fasting both increase longevity in animals, aging experts say. Here’s what that means for you.If you…
Breaking Down New Rules About ‘Forever Chemicals’
Lisa Friedman, who covers climate change, discussed the fight to regulate toxic chemicals found in nearly half of America’s tap…
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Discovered in Milk
The milk poses virtually no risk to consumers, experts said. But the finding suggests that the outbreak in dairy cows…
A-Fib Symptoms and Treatment: What Younger Adults Should Know
New research suggests that A-fib may be more prevalent, and more dangerous, in people under 65 than previously thought.Atrial fibrillation,…
Is Nasal Spray Addictive?
Q: Nasal sprays help with my seasonal allergies, but I’ve heard they can be addictive. Is that true? And what…
Abortion Data Wars: States and Cities Debate How Much Information to Collect
Some states with Republican-controlled legislatures want more data, while some controlled by Democrats want less, fearing it could be used…