Montana’s Suicide Rate Is Highest in the U.S., With Most Involving Guns
On a typical day, Ali Mullen races from her job at the county health department in Helena, Mont., to pick…
The Friendship Challenge: How to Refresh Your Relationships
This is Day 2 of the 5-Day Friendship Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here.We’ve all got them: work…
Advisory Panel of Experts Endorses F.D.A. Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
The modest benefits of the treatment, donanemab, made by Eli Lilly, outweigh the risks, the panel concluded unanimously.A committee of…
FDA Warns Against ‘Microdosing’ Mushroom Chocolate Bars Linked to Severe Illnesses
At least eight people have fallen ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products, including several who had seizures or needed to…
For an Older Homeless Population, a New Type of Care
Five years on the Phoenix streets battered Vance Blair’s body. His vision dimmed, his speech slowed, and his hands began…
Leqembi and Alzheimer’s: What to Know About the New Drug, Treatment and Benefits
As the F.D.A. considers a new Alzheimer’s medication, we asked experts how the rollout of a similar drug has gone.Over…
The Friendship Challenge: The Health Benefits of Texting Your Friends
I’m Catherine Pearson, and I cover families and relationships for The New York Times. Today, I’m making the case for…
Personal Conflicts, Even Violence, Are Not Uncommon in Long-Term Care
At an assisted living facility in New York State, a small crowd had gathered at the dining room entrance at…
Doula Care Has Gone Virtual
Many doulas, relied upon for pregnancy and childbirth support, have gone virtual. Experts say that’s a good thing.Kanwal Haq, a…
Cancer Researchers Begin Large Long-Term Study of Black Women
The American Cancer Society hopes to enroll 100,000 women and follow them for three decades to discover what’s causing higher…