Why California Is Considering Banning Food Dyes in Schools
Concerns about their risks have been swirling for years. Here’s what the science suggests.For decades, researchers have been trying to…
Hong Kong Defends Sex Ed Advice That Includes Playing Badminton
Top officials in the Chinese territory have defended new sex education guidance that critics call regressive. Young people are amused.A…
What Is a DNR Order, and Should You Get One?
A “do not resuscitate” order can help you communicate your priorities for medical treatment. Here’s what to consider — and…
Confusion Around DNR Orders Puts Doctors and Patients in Painful Situations
Marie Cooper led her life according to her Christian faith. She baked pies for her neighbors in northern West Virginia,…
Dr. Anthony Fauci Recovering From West Nile Virus Infection
The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases had been hospitalized and was expected to make…
Does Grunting During Exercise Really Help?
Some people can’t help letting out a little noise during a hard workout. It might serve a purpose.I recently went…
How to Soothe Itchy Mosquito Bites
There are a number of ways to stop scratching, from medicines to mental tricks.I’m one of the unfortunate souls who,…
5 Things School Nurses Say Parents Are Doing Wrong
The stalwarts of children’s health shared their tips and gripes.Carren Teitelbaum, a school nurse in Ramapo, N.Y., once had a…
Medication Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Stop Making
Common habits like storing pills in your medicine cabinet can reduce their effectiveness, experts say.I recently visited my parents, and…
Practice Flights and Calm Spaces: Making Room for Neurodivergent Travelers
Airlines, hotels, theme parks and others are working to ease the challenges of travel for people with autism, A.D.H.D and…