Promised Cures, Tainted Cells: How Cord Blood Banks Mislead Parents
Millions of pregnant women get the pitch through their OB-GYN: Put a bit of your newborn’s umbilical cord on ice,…
Richard Simmons’ Radical Promise: Exercise Is for Everybody
If you lived in Los Angeles in the late 1970s, your choices for an aerobic workout class were truly slim.…
No Contact America
As she struggled through her sophomore year in college, Zhenzhen spent hours in therapy, but it hadn’t addressed the central…
Do You Have Concerns About Embryo Storage? We Want to Hear From You.
We’re reporting on the challenges that fertility clinics face as they store a growing number of frozen embryos.Across the United…
What Did Dr. Ruth Mean to You?
Her frank and frequently hilarious advice about sex, love and loneliness reached millions. How did she influence your life?Ruth Westheimer,…
Ruth Westheimer, the Sex Guru Known as Dr. Ruth, Dies at 96
Frank and funny, the taboo-breaking psychologist said things on television and radio that would have been shocking coming from almost…
Fake Ozempic Is Putting Patients at Risk. Here’s How to Spot It.
Fake versions of popular drugs used for weight loss are putting people at risk.Experts have grown increasingly concerned about fake…
Paramedics Share One Tip That May Save Your Life
Every second counts, experts say.When paramedics arrive at the scene of an emergency, they have to gather information, often quickly…
Why Nursing Home Residents Suffer Despite Tough Staffing Laws
For hours, John A. Pernorio repeatedly mashed the call button at his bedside in the Heritage Hills nursing home in…
The Best and Worst Habits for Your Teeth
The secret to healthy teeth and gums isn’t much of a secret: Brush twice a day, floss once a day…