Everything I Thought I Knew About Nasal Congestion Is Wrong
Start with this: You really have two noses.
The Viral Threat Almost No One Is Thinking About
Flu viruses and coronavirus started the last few pandemics. Could the next one be a paramyxovirus?
The Science Behind Basketball’s Biggest Debate
Playing in the NBA really is harder now.
Americans Don’t Get to Have the Best New COVID Drug
A Japanese antiviral appears to shorten symptoms and protect against chronic disease. Also, it doesn’t taste like soapy grapefruit.
What If There’s a Secret Benefit to Getting Asian Glow?
A genetic mutation carried by about 500 million people makes drinking dramatic, but may protect against infectious diseases.
The Great Underappreciated Driver of Climate Change
Household food waste is a problem for the planet—but a few simple changes can help.
How Do I Make Sense of My Mother’s Decision to Die?
No state laws, planning, or pageantry can erase the horror of losing someone you love.
The Real Reason You Should Get an E-bike
It’ll cut your emissions. It’ll also make you happier.
How a Common Stomach Bug Causes Cancer
Half the people in the world harbor this bacterium, but it sickens only a fraction. Why?
An Awkward Evolutionary Theory for One of Pregnancy’s Biggest Complications
Some of our species’ most peculiar sexual traits could be guards against preeclampsia.
The Standard Advice for Concussions Is Wrong
Many people with head injuries aren’t even being told about potentially helpful treatments.
Humans Can No Longer Ignore the Threat of Fungi
Climate change could make fungal diseases more potent and widespread than ever before.
The Calendar of Human Fertility Is Changing
American births have historically peaked in late summer. But our changing behaviors, technology, and environment are flattening that bump.
A Truly Amazing Vaccine Breakthrough Is Hiding in Plain Sight
The COVID shots—and new ones for RSV—herald a new era for designing vaccines.
Millennials Have Lost Their Grip on Fashion
Ballet flats are back. Are you old enough to know better?
It’s the Best Time in History to Have a Migraine
So why doesn’t it feel that way?
The Only Productivity Hack That Works on Me
Never underestimate the power of a to-do list.
The One Thing Everyone Should Know About Fall COVID Vaccines
The simplest way to think about them—everyone should just get one—is arguably the best.
Why Has a Useless Cold Medication Been Allowed on Shelves for Years?
Studies prove that popular decongestants just don’t work.
Never Acquire Clothes the Same Way Again
You can transform your relationship to shopping with just a few basic sewing skills.