More U.S. Parents Opting Children Out of Vaccine Requirements, C.D.C. Reports
New data on exemptions from state vaccine mandates for schoolchildren come a week after President Trump signed an executive order calling to scale back childhood shots.
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How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
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As the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history wanes, experts weigh in on whether iceberg and other fresh produce are still a risk.
Peptides, GLP-1 Drugs and Botox: Needles Are Everywhere Now
Weight-loss drugs, peptides, I.V.F. As sharps migrate out of doctors’ offices, even needle-phobics are willing to embrace shots.
He’s Hiking 2,190 Miles. We Tagged Along for 16, Cameras and All.
A 91-year-old hiker is on a quest to complete the entire Appalachian Trail. Two journalists, lugging hefty equipment, joined him for a scenic but punishing stretch.
Why You Envy Your Friends
Turn that burning resentment into insight and motivation.
How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands
The Trump administration delayed a rule last year that could have sped up the effort to pinpoint the source of the contamination. Critics charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall.
6 Exercises Physical Therapists Wish Everyone Did to Age Well
Try these simple movements to stay strong and limber.
FDA Classifies Egg Recall as Class I for Highest Health Risk
Nearly 20 million eggs were recalled in July over salmonella concerns. The new classification signals a “reasonable probability” of “serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Lucy Davis, Star of ‘The Office’ U.K., Shares Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Lucy Davis, who portrayed the timid, frustrated Dawn Tinsley in the original version of “The Office,” said she had been diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer.
Why Experts No Longer Recommend the BRAT Diet for Diarrhea and Nausea
We asked experts.
Covid Vaccine and Pregnancy: What to Know Now
Prominent Republicans and others have claimed this week that the shots aren’t safe for pregnant women, but years of data show otherwise.
Brad Pitt’s Return to Drinking Is Not Unsafe, Experts Say
His disclosure in an interview revived a key question about sobriety: whether someone who once drank dangerously can ever drink moderately.
How Kennedy Helped Fuel Vaccine Skepticism
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once mocked the threat of measles during a 2021 speech in Lancaster County, Pa. Now, local officials are racing to contain one of the country’s largest outbreaks. Teddy Rosenbluth, a reporter for Well covering health news, explains.
Problem Drinking in the U.S. Is on the Decline
The number of Americans who met criteria for alcohol use disorder decreased by several million over five years, a survey found.
My Son’s Racist Views Are Destroying Our Family
Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to maintain a relationship with her son while protecting her daughter from his hurtful behavior.
Trump Wants the M.M.R. Vaccine Split Into Three Separate Shots. Doctors Say It’s a Bad Idea.
President Trump is calling for immunizations for measles, mumps and rubella to be given in individual jabs in three different appointments instead of the standard combination shot.
The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Cosmic reset, chatting outside and a very old cat.
RFK Jr. Stirred Vaccine Fears in Pennsylvania Years Before Measles Outbreak
At a speech in Lancaster County, Robert F. Kennedy mocked the threat of measles. Now local officials are racing to contain one of the largest outbreaks in the country.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Ended Up in Her Bed’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Blood Tests to Predict Alzheimer’s Are Causing Confusion and Distress
The tests aren’t a guarantee that someone will develop dementia, but that hasn’t stopped people from getting them.
Should Letting Children Play Alone Outside Be a Crime?
Some parents have been surprised to find themselves in the legal system’s cross hairs.