At Least Three Women Were Infected With H.I.V. After ‘Vampire Facials’
The women underwent the cosmetic procedure at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico.At least three women were infected with H.I.V.…
5 Ways to Support a Friend Through a Divorce
The end of a marriage can be incredibly isolating. But small gestures from loved ones can provide some relief.When my…
Beth Linker is Turning Good Posture On its Head
A historian and sociologist of science re-examines the “posture panic” of the last century. You’ll want to sit down for…
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85
As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to women giving birth and offers…
Fake Botox is Common. Here’s What To Watch Out For.
Counterfeit doses and unlicensed providers are harming patients, experts said.In 2021, police officers arrested a woman after she offered undercover…
Antidepressants: What to Know About Uses and Side Effects
Facts and common misconceptions about some of America’s most widely used drugs.Antidepressants are among the most prescribed medications in the…
FDA Approves Antibiotic to Treat Urinary Infections
Pivmecillinam, which has been used in Europe for decades, will become available next year to women 18 and older.The Food…
Dairy Cows Transported Between States Must Now Be Tested for Bird Flu
Since a new form of bird flu arrived in 2022, federal officials have sought to reassure Americans that the threat…
Senate Begins Investigation Into Ozempic and Wegovy Prices
Senator Bernie Sanders is pressing the drugmaker Novo Nordisk for details on its pricing of the popular diabetes and weight…
7 Books on Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Psychologists, counselors and other experts share the titles they recommend most.Joanna Luttrell is well acquainted with grief. The bereavement coordinator…