Scientists have long known about the downsides of red and processed meats. Eating them has been linked with increased risks of health issues like heart disease, some types of cancer and earlier death. And research suggests that replacing those protein sources with nonmeat alternatives like legumes, nuts, whole grains andContinue Reading
Therapy has been a part of Katerina Kelly’s weekly routine since elementary school, when a teacher suggested counseling for the 8-year-old. At the time, Katerina’s autism was affecting their ability to manage time, make decisions and socialize. And for many years, the therapist seemed helpful. But once college rolled around,Continue Reading
Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: People tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could be one reason they’re linked with weight gain and obesity. What isn’t clear is why we are so prone to overeating them. Dr. Robert Califf, the former commissioner of theContinue Reading
Postpartum depression affects about one in every seven women who give birth, but little is known about what happens in the brains of pregnant women who experience it. A new study begins to shed some light. Researchers scanned the brains of dozens of women in the weeks before and afterContinue Reading
Women’s brains are superior to men’s in at least in one respect — they age more slowly. And now, a group of researchers reports that they have found a gene in mice that rejuvenates female brains. Humans have the same gene. The discovery suggests a possible way to help bothContinue Reading
Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against staff cutbacks and industry pressure on Thursday, although he is still expected to sail through his confirmation hearing to become the agency’s commissioner. Dr. Makary built his reputation as aContinue Reading
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University professor, is President Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health. Taylor Hill/Getty Images Taylor Hill/Getty Images Stanford University health researcher Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who is poised to become the next director of the National Institutes of Health, told senators at his confirmationContinue Reading
To hit a tennis ball or dance the merengue you need sharp eyes and a good ear. But there’s also another rarely discussed sense at work: proprioception, or body awareness. While it’s not one of the classic five senses, body awareness is crucial to moving and aging with grace. AndContinue Reading
Daffodils are blooming, temperatures are rising, days are lengthening — all sure signs of spring. But another, less welcome change is afoot: At 2 a.m. on Sunday, most people in the United States will “spring” their clocks forward by one hour. For many of us, this transition is more difficultContinue Reading
Florida’s insurance regulator has demanded an unusually intrusive trove of data on millions of prescription drugs filled in the state last year, including the names of patients taking the medications, their dates of birth and doctors they’ve seen. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in January sought this information fromContinue Reading
