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…
Why You Should Add Some Sprints Into Your Workout
Running all out, at least for short distances, can be a great way to level up your workout routine.When was…
Taking Multiple Medications? You May Need to Scale Back.
Many people in the United States are taking five or more prescription drugs. That can lead to serious complications.Around one…
Bird Flu Is Infecting More Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us?
In her three decades of working with elephant seals, Dr. Marcela Uhart had never seen anything like the scene on…
Let Them Eat … Everything
The sheet-pan chicken and roasted broccoli are out of the oven, and white rice is steaming on the stove. Virginia…
Scientists Fault Federal Response to Bird Flu Outbreaks on Dairy Farms
Testing for H5N1 infection has been limited, and the outbreak was never confined. But asymptomatic cows in North Carolina may…
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Often Go Untreated for Parents on Medicaid
The NewsFor parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between…
How to Tell an Older Person It’s Time to Stop Driving
The “car key conversation” can be painful for families to navigate. Experts say there are ways to have it with…
Some Older Women Need Extra Breast Scans. Why Won’t Medicare Pay?
Mammography can miss tumors in women with dense breasts, so their doctors often include ultrasound or M.R.I. scans. Patients often…