How Does Pregnancy Change the Brain? Clues Are Emerging.
As hormones surge, some brain areas shrink in what scientists say may be a fine-tuning that helps mothers bond with…
Can Drinking Alcohol Prevent Food Poisoning?
Claims on social media suggest it can. We asked experts for the sober truth.“Cheers,” a woman says in a video…
Gillian Anderson Wants Women to Put Pleasure First
In 1998, when Gillian Anderson posed for the cover of the now-defunct feminist magazine Jane, she had already been voted…
Missouri Bird Flu Case May Raise Prospect of Human Transmission
A close contact of someone with bird flu became ill on the same day, the C.D.C. reported. But the second…
Here’s What Workplace Menopause Guidelines Could Look Like
The Menopause Society announced a new initiative to support workers during this life stage. Whether employers implement it is another…
How to Avoid End-of-Day Meltdowns
But there are ways to avoid them.It’s been a while since I really fell to pieces at the end of…
This Chatbot Pulls People Away From Conspiracy Theories
In a new study, many people doubted or abandoned false beliefs after a short conversation with the DebunkBot.Shortly after generative…
Elevated Lead Levels Found in Cinnamon Products, New Study Shows
Consumer Reports found lead in a variety of products, at a time when federal regulators are seeking authority from Congress…
Adderall, Vyvanse in Higher Doses May Be Tied to Psychosis Risk, Study Says
New research suggests that dosage plays a role in a rare side effect of A.D.H.D. stimulants.Julianna McLeod, 26, had her…
Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak Survivors Describe Harrowing Illnesses
The outbreak, linked to Boar’s Head products, has been especially devastating for high-risk groups like pregnant women and older adults.Ashley…