What Is the Gray Rock Method?
Some say that becoming as dull as a rock is an effective way to disengage.Take a moment to imagine a…
Your Partner is Ignoring a Health Issue. Now What?
Using guilt and pressure rarely help, experts say.When I received a notice from my doctor to schedule my first colonoscopy,…
Google Is Using A.I. to Answer Your Health Questions. Should You Trust It?
Experts say the new feature may offer dubious advice in response to personal health queries.Do you have a headache or…
Bird Flu Has Infected a Third U.S. Farmworker
The worker had respiratory symptoms, unlike the first two. But the risk to the public remains low, federal health officials…
Girls Are Starting Their Periods Earlier. Here’s Why That Matters.
Researchers have linked early menstruation to an increased risk of health problems later in life.A new study, published Wednesday, found…
PTSD Has Surged Among College Students
The prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder among college students rose to 7.5 percent in 2022, more than double the rate…
Is Heat Actually Good for Sore Muscles?
A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can feel amazing. But is it as healthy as it…
The Textbooks Were Wrong About That Map of the Tongue’s Taste Buds
The perception of taste is remarkably complex, not only on the tongue but in organs throughout the body.Think for a…
Should You Delay Your Morning Caffeine?
Q: I’ve heard that drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with my ability to feel awake and…
For Some Families of Color, a Painful Fight for a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis
Universal screenings for the inherited disease promised to get babies diagnosed and treated sooner. But they still miss some children…