Where End-of-Life Care Falls Short
Advance directives are meant to honor a person's final medical wishes. Why do so few Black Americans have them?
We Have No Drugs to Treat the Deadliest Eating Disorder
There are pills for bulimia and binge-eating disorder. Why not anorexia?
The Big COVID Question for Hospitals This Fall
With universal masking mandates almost entirely gone, hospitals now have to decide when—or if—to bring requirements back.
The Taint of Nuclear Disaster Doesn’t Wash Away
Millions of gallons of water have been used to cool the melted fuel at Fukushima. Is now the time for its release?
‘Is It the Time of the Month When the Truth Comes Out?’
Premenstrual symptoms can be debilitating. But should they be labeled as a mental illness?
Fall’s Vaccine Routine Didn’t Have to Be This Hard
The most effective way to increase vaccine uptake is to make getting shots easy. So why aren’t we doing that?
How Bad Could BA.2.86 Get?
Until the future of the new COVID variant becomes clear, three scenarios are still possible.
Should We All Be Eating Like The Rock?
Some researchers say Americans should eat double or triple the protein recommended by government guidelines.
A Genetic Snapshot Could Predict Preterm Birth
Doctors are trying out a simple blood test to screen for some common pregnancy complications.
Is Salsa Gazpacho?
Is gazpacho salsa?
Zero Lead Is an Impossible Ask for American Parents
Families can spend thousands and still not totally eliminate lead from their children’s lives.
A Simple Marketing Technique Could Make America Healthier
Doctors are experimenting with health-care reminders to promote vaccination, mammograms, and more.
Drinking Water Is Easy
Just add stuff to it.
An Adorable Way to Study How Kids Get Each Other Sick
Behold, the ferret day care.
We Must Learn to Love Our Sweat
The world is getting hotter. Prepare to be damp.
The Problem With ‘Why Do People Live in Phoenix?’
America’s hottest city is still booming.
You’re Probably Drinking Enough Water
If you’re a healthy person worried about hydration, odds are, you’re getting plenty. But no one can say exactly what the right amount is.
Doctors Suddenly Got Way Better at Treating Eczema
New drugs target specific parts of the immune system, with startling results.
What Does It Mean to Die of Heat?
Mortality numbers often end up having more to do with politics than science.
What ‘Fitboxing’ Is Missing
Light sparring might mean getting hit. But it has its own benefits.