Scientists Calculated the Energy Needed to Carry a Baby. Shocker: It’s a Lot.
In humans, the energetic cost of pregnancy is about 50,000 dietary calories — far higher than previously believed, a new…
C.D.C. Warns of a Resurgence of Mpox
A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a…
How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver
Forget yoga or weekend escapes. There are more realistic tools to put in place, experts say.Once a quarter, Bich Le,…
Birth Control Pills Make Some Women Miserable. But Are They Stopping?
The woman in the video looks resolute, and a little sad, as she cuts up a pack of birth control…
How Do Americans Mark Retirement? A New Project Captured the Transition.
A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety…
Did You Have Syphilis When You Were Pregnant? We Want to Hear From You.
Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the…
What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, Diabetes and Kidney Disease
And they’re increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these diseases.Heart disease, diabetes and kidney…
Overdose Deaths Dropped in U.S. in 2023 for First Time in Five Years
Preliminary numbers show a nearly 4 percent decrease in deaths from opioids, largely fentanyl, but a rise in deaths from…
‘Modern Love Podcast’: Liza Colón-Zayas, of ‘The Bear,’ on Loving Someone Who’s in the Fight of Their Life
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Do Pimple Patches Work?
Not all patches — or pimples — are created equal.In a video on TikTok, a woman sprays a clear solution…