James Redford, Documentarian and Environmentalist, Dies at 58
After two liver transplants, he founded an institute to increase awareness. He and his father,…
Health
Depression in Pregnancy May Raise Risk of Childhood Asthma
A mother’s psychological distress during pregnancy may increase the risk for asthma in her child,…
The Coronavirus Has Claimed 2.5 Million Years of Potential Life in the U.S., Study Finds
Still, life-years is only one metric by which to measure loss, said Ayesha Mahmud, a…
No, Mouthwash Will Not Save You From the Coronavirus
Dr. Meyers said he hoped his team would undertake such studies soon, and noted that…
When the Doctor Is a Covid ‘Long Hauler’
I am a physician who contracted what was initially a fairly mild case of Covid-19…
Why Running Won’t Ruin Your Knees
They also tested two additional theoretical situations. For one, the researchers programmed in the possibility…
How the F.D.A. Stood Up to the President
Alyssa Farah, the White House communications director, said, “The White House has always encouraged the…
Presidential Elections May Be Bad for Your Health
The stress of presidential elections may increase the incidence of heart attacks and strokes, researchers…
N.Y. Accuses Christian Group of Misleading Consumers on Health Coverage
The ministry plans may seem even more attractive under a new rule proposed by the…
My Brother Died of Brain Cancer. 20 Years Later, I Had It, Too.
The pathology report arrived a few days later showing a low grade oligodendroglioma. I had…