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Finding Stillness in the World’s Biggest City
A photographer finds quiet refuges in Tokyo, a city known for its density and crowds.
Don’t Let Your Vacation Stress You Out
Travel experts share their best tips for ensuring your trip is actually relaxing.
Draft of White House Report Suggests Kennedy Won’t Push Strict Pesticide Regulations
The report is not final, but indicates good news for the food and agriculture industries.
I Hate How My Sister’s Husband Treats Her. Can I Intervene?
Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who thinks her brother-in-law needs to step up as a partner and father.
A Surprising (and Easy) Way to Boost Your Attention Span
Being in nature is great for your brain. Experts are trying to figure out why.
U.S. Drinking Drops to New Low, Poll Finds
The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged adults in particular.
Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.
R.S.V. Season Is Approaching. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Doctors recommend that eligible people get vaccinated in late summer or early fall so antibodies can kick in before cases spread.
Does Drinking Milk Actually Make Your Bones Stronger?
The drink has long been touted as essential to good health. But the science is more complicated.
MAHA Draft Report Brings Relief to Some, Chagrin to Others
A draft of an upcoming White House report on children’s health was not as harsh toward the agriculture industry as some of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s allies had hoped.
H.H.S. Resurrects Vaccine Safety Panel Disbanded Decades Ago
Anti-vaccine groups had sought the revival of the task force.
Treating Chronic Pain Is Hard. An Experimental Approach Shows Promise.
A guitarist in a death metal band was one of several people who found that personalized deep brain stimulation eased their pain and helped them reduce pain medication.
Trump Administration Scraps Research Into Health Disparities
In its campaign against “woke” science, the N.I.H. has closed down studies and programs focused on the gaps between racial and socioeconomic groups.
Where Did All My Male Friendships Go?
One man’s quest to cure his loneliness and get his friends back.
Why Is Martha’s Vineyard Going Vegan? It’s All About Tick Bites.
Islanders’ diets are being upended by an onslaught of alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-induced allergy to meat and dairy.
4 Fitness Tests Trainers Swear By
Starting a new workout routine? Just curious where you stand? Use these exercises to measure your fitness.
Why Young Children May Not Get Covid Shots This Fall
Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., federal officials may withdraw an endorsement for the vaccine in younger children.
Kennedy’s Next Target: the Federal Vaccine Court
The system for compensating people injured by vaccines needs significant reform. But the health secretary could alter it in ways that ultimately reduce vaccine access for everyone.
6 Running Myths That Could Be Slowing You Down
Physical therapists, coaches and other experts want to correct these common misconceptions about the sport.
How Healthy Is Zucchini?
The culinary chameleon has some surprising benefits.
After a Grisly Trial, Jurors Are Left With Mental Scars and Few Resources
People who serve on disturbing cases can suffer the effects for years after a trial ends.
How Older People Are Reaping Brain Benefits From New Tech
Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.
Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
Young adults without jobs that provide insurance find that their options are limited and expensive. The problem is about to get worse.
A Guide to Finding Insurance at 26
It’s a difficult rite of passage for young adults without job-based insurance. Here are some tips for getting started.
Seven Ticks Hitched Very Long Rides to Connecticut
The nonnative species from Europe, Latin America and Eastern Africa reached the United States by latching on to travelers, a study by researchers in the state shows, offering clues about how ticks spread in a warming world.
When Is a Close Relationship Unhealthy?
If you’ve lost yourself in a relationship, it may be time to untangle your identities and establish clearer boundaries.
Before You Offer Advice, Ask This Question
It’s simple, but it isn’t easy.
So You Touched Poison Ivy. Now What?
Most adults are allergic to this plant and its relatives. Here’s how to prevent or minimize the rash.
11 Women, 9 Dogs, Not Much Drama (and No Guys)
These retired women in Texas have been through infertility, illness, layoffs, addiction and disappointing marriages. Now they are trying to create a utopia just for themselves.
The One Quality Most ‘Super-Agers’ Share
After 25 years of research on this notable group, here’s what stands out.
Pill Causes Major Weight Loss in Eli Lilly Trial’s Results
The company said it planned to seek Food and Drug Administration approval for the drug, orforglipron, before the end of the year.
That’s a Lot of Needles in Your Face
In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox?
Ultraprocessed Food Still Makes Up More Than Half of Americans’ Diets, C.D.C. Data Show
New data suggested that people were eating slightly fewer calories from ultraprocessed foods, but it’s far from a public health win.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Let Joy Back In’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
