The EvermaskersThe isolation of people who take precautions against COVID has only gotten more intense.
Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During ChildbirthHospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result.
Everything You Need to Know About Bird FluHow dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.
Can a Daily Nap Do More Harm Than Good? A Sleep Researcher Explains.To nap effectively, both the timing and environment matter.
How HHS Layoffs Will Impact Research, Disease Tracking, and Other Health NeedsThe health agency’s employee cuts include researchers, scientists, doctors, support staff, and senior leaders.
My AI momArtificial intelligence may not replace my job. But could it replace my mother? It's early on a Monday, and I'm catching up with my mom over my morning coffee. Though we've lived in different states for decades, we've always been close, and we talk frequently.
What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break. But it can also precipitate big changes in brain health, including an increased risk of cognitive decline and depression.
Techniques and IdiosyncrasiesLilian was the only patient that morning. This was a change from the crowded waiting room she was used to in the days before Dr. Fenton began to charge an annual fee.
The big idea: should you trust your gut?‘What should I do?” Whether openly stated or implicit, this is the question a new client usually raises in their first therapy session. People come to see me for many reasons: relationship problems, addiction and mental health difficulties, such as anxiety.
Venting Doesn't Reduce Anger, But Something Else Does, Study RevealsVenting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker. But this common metaphor is misleading, according to a meta-analytic review from 2024.
My Wife Wants to Tell Her Father She’s Pregnant. Uh, That’s Not Even True!Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here.
I use ChatGPT every day — here's 9 prompts I can't live withoutWhen ChatGPT first burst onto the scene, I dismissed it as just another tech novelty. I played with writing poems and asking questions, but was skeptical that it would bear any lasting impact on my day-to-day life. Fast forward to now, and I've completely changed my tune.
Peter Attia’s Centenarian Decathlon: A Plan For Living Better, Longer, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness. Longevity is measured in years lived. But what truly matters is healthspan—how long we maintain strength, mobility, and independence.
I spent four decades not sleeping a wink – until a doctor took my insomnia seriouslyIn February, I taught memoir writing at a conference in Mexico where the faculty is traditionally put up with local hosts.
Everything you need to know to keep your teeth healthyConsumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as filling cavities tend to peak in your early to mid-50s, according to the Health Policy Institute.