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CreditIllustration by Nicolás Ortega; Photographs by Getty Images 8 Factors That Can Raise Your Heart Disease Risk
Doctors are thinking differently about what drives cardiovascular issues. It’s no longer just about blood pressure and cholesterol.
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CreditIllustration by Andrei Cojocaru; Photographs by Getty Images Why the Next Dietary Guidelines Might Not Tackle Ultraprocessed Foods
There’s not enough evidence to recommend avoiding them, a scientific advisory committee says. Some experts disagree.
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CreditGetty Images An Idaho Health Department Is Barred From Offering Covid Shots
Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.
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When Chronic Diseases Come With Chronic Financial Pressure
For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem.
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CreditMarissa Leshnov for The New York Times How Cannabis Use is Changing Across the U.S.
As voters weigh in on measures that would broaden marijuana access, recent data reveals unexpected trends in who uses it, and how.
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CreditJackie Russo for The New York Times Tired? Here’s How to Know if You’re Sleep Deprived.
The time change can leave you yawning the next day. But for many Americans, sleep deprivation is a year-round problem.
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CreditMaría Medem Is It Healthy to Eat Just Once a Day?
Bruce Springsteen said he does. We asked experts about the science behind the OMAD diet.
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CreditGetty Images Why Sitting All Day May Shorten Your Life
Spending too much time in a chair can unravel your fitness goals and make you feel older. Here’s how to counteract it.
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More in Ask Well ›What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Plantar Warts?
These common growths are stubborn, but doctors say there are several options to try.
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CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times Antibiotics Can Mess With Your Gut. These Foods Can Help.
The drugs can wreak havoc on your microbiome. Here’s what may be key to restoring it.
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CreditJoyce Lee for The New York Times Are Organic Foods Really More Nutritious?
Here’s how they stack up against their conventional counterparts.
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CreditEric Helgas for The New York Times Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?
It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.
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More in Well Workouts ›A 20-Minute Workout to Keep Your Body Limber
Throwing your back out is often caused by stiffness in the upper spine. Here’s how to prevent future pain.
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New to the weight room? This routine is for you.
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CreditTheodore Tae/The New York Times These 6 Exercises Are Fundamental to How You Move
Practicing these movements can make everyday tasks — like carrying groceries and walking up stairs — easier.
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CreditTheodore Tae How to Exercise During Menopause
Your body changes during the menopause transition. So should your fitness routine.
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Are Seed Oils Actually Bad for You?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others claim they’re harming our health, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
By Alice Callahan
A Full-Body Dumbbell Workout You Can Do Anywhere
Try this beginner-friendly routine to build strength and improve your stability.
By Alyssa Ages and Theodore Tae
What Experts Want You to Know About Plan B
We asked experts how it works, when you should take it, how much it costs and more.
By Nina Agrawal
A Conversation With …He’s the F.D.A.’s Cancer Chief, Not a Fortune Teller
Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency.
By Gina Kolata
3 Days of Healing, Hope and ‘Snake Oil’ With the Wellness Elite
Thousands of health seekers, many of them distrustful of the medical system, made a pilgrimage to Florida to commune with the influencers and the self-proclaimed healers they believe in most.
By Lisa Miller and James Jackman
Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
The “Somebody Somewhere” star is tired of the same old love stories.
By Anna Martin, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Christina Djossa, Amy Pearl, Jen Poyant, Lynn Levy, Daniel Ramirez, Rowan Niemisto, Aman Sahota, Diane Wong and Dan Powell
Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say
The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation.
Seeking self-care and a respite from the pressures of the season, more Americans are viewing the holidays as a perfect time to take a trip on their own.
By Julie Weed
Richard A. Cash, Who Saved Millions From Dehydration, Dies at 83
He worked alongside another doctor to show that a simple rehydration therapy could check the ravages of cholera and other diarrhea-inducing diseases.
By Clay Risen
At 70, a Marathoner Looks Back
After a lifetime of running, a writer reflects on why he’s coming back for one last race.
By Jeré Longman
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