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The renowned love researchers have been happily wed for decades. Would following the advice in their new book improve my own relationship?

Experts say there is no indication that vaccines affect fertility. Most people’s periods go back to normal within one cycle.

The brightly colored powdered green tea has become popular among health-conscious consumers. Does it have any nutritional benefits?

Scientists do not yet know how well the vaccine and the drug used to treat the infection are working. Two new trials will provide answers.

Here are a few ways to protect yourself from the elements, oncoming traffic and other threats that ramp up in the fall and winter months.

Paxlovid y el coronavirus ‘de rebote’

More than half of England's maternity units require improvements in safety, BBC analysis finds.

Esta disfunción cognitiva incluye olvidos, confusión y agotamiento tiene distintas causas, como la covid, los cambios hormonales y la esclerosis múltiple. Los investigadores empiezan a comprender cómo identificarla y atenderla.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, is an extreme and often debilitating form of PMS that can be tricky to manage. Here’s what treatments work.

The once-experimental trauma treatment has become increasingly popular. Here’s how the therapy works.

Like many, the canine behavioral expert Alexandra Horowitz adopted a dog during the pandemic. She had extra incentive: understanding a puppy’s development. Now, she’s turned her observations into a book.

Study estimates 27,000 people were infected with hepatitis C in UK after surgery in 1970s and 1980s.

Los expertos dicen que las investigaciones al respecto son pocas. Pero hay indicios del modo en que podría ayudarte a conciliar el sueño.

For decades, I avoided domestic tasks. My failing vision has made me cherish them.

The C.D.C. has issued an alert about enterovirus D68, which has been linked to rare, polio-like paralysis.

Asking for help can be hard, but new research suggests we underestimate how willing people are to lend a hand.

A faster bicycle design with thicker tires is allowing cyclists to explore America’s 2.2 million miles of Here’s what you need to know about this new sport.

Food sensitivity tests are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s what the experts want you to know.

Researchers are just beginning to understand the cognitive dysfunction that some people experience with Covid-19 and a range of other health issues.

These wellness practices — which center on one invisible network of vessels and nodes — have soared in popularity in recent years. Should you try them?

As Covid raged, many Americans hunkered down with family members and relied on friends — and some came away with deepened relationships. Here are a few of their stories.

Here are the four exercises you’re most at risk of doing wrong — and how to prevent the missteps that lead to injury.

Experts weigh in on how long immunity lasts after an infection — or vaccination.

Recent research suggests that people who work out have stronger resistance to infectious diseases — including Covid — but experts say the findings need to be tested further.

A reader wants to get away with her boyfriend, but most of his vacation time is spent on costly vacations with his wealthy parents — trips she can’t afford to go on herself.

Women across the country have seen their own lives reflected in the triumphs and trials of the tennis superstar. Cue the swell of emotion.

New research shows small gestures matter even more than we may think.

A stray flier for roof repairs sent me crashing into concrete — and my husband into an almost affair.

Experts say prevention is the best cure.

Jo Whitehead, who became chief executive in January 2021, will retire for personal reasons.

Does monkeypox need a new name?

The F.D.A. just cleared new shots targeting the latest version of the Omicron variant. When should you get yours? Here’s what experts recommend.

En TikTok se promueven como un atajo para perder peso, como una solución al estreñimiento y como una “ducha interna”. ¿De verdad son tan beneficiosas?

There are ways to figure out what you’ve been vaccinated for, even if you have no hope of finding the original records.

Entrepreneurs are aiming to put A.I.-powered pet translation tools into our pockets.

A coroner has linked the death of Lori McClintock, the wife of a California Representative, to an herb. But experts say it is generally considered safe.

Chia seeds are back (again) — and nutritionists and doctors say there are good reasons for it.

Researchers said the results offered promise to the millions of Americans with alcohol use disorder.

A consensus is building among experts that both strength training and cardio‌ are important for longevity.

Experts share strategies for bridging the communication gap between parents and teenagers — start by putting away the phones.

For years, Santorini, Mykonos and Ios have been known for their embrace of excess. But some new operators on Greece’s Cycladic Islands want to break that cycle.

The annual U.S. survey of substance use captures the growing mainstream acceptance of cannabis and hallucinogenic compounds.

A daily walk? Meditation? Or something sweet at 2 p.m.? The Times wants to know what you prioritize each day — and why.

A below-inflation 4.5% pay rise was awarded to consultants, junior doctors and GPs.

Federal health officials said that while 37 people had been sickened and 10 hospitalized, it was safe to eat at the fast-food chain and to buy romaine lettuce.

As the most carefree weeks of the year draw to a close, pay close attention to your emotions. They might be telling you something useful.

This surprisingly fun sport changes a stroll in the park into an afternoon adventure with a flying piece of plastic.

Experts say children are not at a high risk of infection. But they have advice to keep everyone — from toddlers to college kids — safe.

Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.

And if so, are they more harmful than other headphone styles?

The agency issued a final rule that took years to complete and opens the door to cheaper, more accessible devices without a prescription or medical exam.

The upgraded vaccine tackles both the original Covid virus and the newer Omicron variant.

Federal officials are not relying on an established system to distribute the vaccine, slowing immunizations and burdening local health departments, critics say.

Once the purview of middle-aged dads, this form of contraception is growing in popularity, according to doctors — and a few outspoken men on TikTok.

This simple, often neglected skill can pay huge dividends later in life.

A recent case in a New York suburb has reignited concerns over the disease.

Men and women with monkeypox share their stories on social media, to fight stigma and demand more action.

Official figures from NHS England suggest high demand for emergency services and hospitals.

Tell us about relationships that started during the pandemic and ones that have evolved or been shaped by the last few years.

Nearly a million children, aged one to nine, will be offered a jab in the next month after virus found in sewage.

Wildfire smoke is “like tobacco smoke without the nicotine,” one expert said. Here are some ways to keep yourself — and your family — healthy.

To better understand the obstacles faced by wheelchair users, The Times sent a reporter and a photographer to document one man’s plane trip. Here’s what they saw.

Here is what experts say about how the virus is transmitted during everyday interactions — and which behaviors carry the most risk.

People with H.I.V. and other immune-system problems may need the full two-dose regimen, researchers say. But the shots, particularly second doses, are hard to come by.

A new paper suggests that it takes far less exercise than was previously thought to lower blood sugar after eating.

A recent case in a New York suburb has reignited concerns over the disease.

The designation will free up emergency funds and lift some bureaucratic hurdles, but many experts fear containment may no longer be possible.

When her ex-husband became terminally ill, she had a difficult choice to make. Over a decade later, her decision still resonates.

Online low-T services have proliferated during the pandemic. But treatment can come with risks.

The 12-year-old's life support was due to be withdrawn on Wednesday morning.

Watching a loved one’s decline can be heartbreaking, and can stoke concerns about potential memory loss.

Here’s what we know about this essential vitamin’s effects on well-being.

A guide to finding the medical care you may need during the current outbreak.

The BA.5 surge is a reminder that we need to take precautions to avoid illness, slow the relentless cycle of new variants and minimize the disruption to our daily lives.

Wildfire smoke is “like tobacco smoke without the nicotine,” one expert said. Here are some ways to keep yourself — and your family — healthy.

The government must compensate victims of the scandal immediately, three former health secretaries say.

The generation entering adulthood now faces novel, sometimes debilitating, challenges. Experts offer tools to navigate a “quarterlife crisis.”

Experts are concerned about a growth in drugs sold easily online to patients, bypassing doctors.

There are many possible reasons you might wake up in a pool of perspiration. Here’s how to tell when it should be cause for concern.

Experts share tips on how to feel empowered and manage stress as prices continue to rise.

More than 1.5 million people worldwide, many of them young girls, were infected amid pandemic disruptions in 2021.

They contain the food additive titanium dioxide, which is in thousands of food products. Here’s what we learned about its safety.

In a new survey, 43 percent of parents of children ages 6 months through 4 years said they would refuse the shots for their kids. An additional 27 percent were uncertain.

The BA.5 surge is a reminder that we need to take precautions to avoid illness, slow the relentless cycle of new variants and minimize the disruption to our daily lives.

A guide to finding the medical care you may need during the current outbreak.

While it may be difficult to drift off when temperatures rise, there are things you can do to snooze more soundly.

Should President Biden be ‘working through’ COVID-19?

Latest data shows some 3.8m people have coronavirus - up a quarter of a million on the week before.

The 79-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work, the White House says.

The UK public inquiry launches with the promise of a robust look into whether more could have been done.

Heat Stroke Symptoms: How to Spot Signs and What to Do

The government says its new strategy will make it easier for women to access tailored care.

Extreme temperatures pose particular dangers to furry friends.

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Look for a few key ingredients in skin care products if you want to deal with wrinkles — but no product will keep your face crease free.

This ‘woman’s disease’ doesn’t get a lot of research funding, but the medical establishment has made strides in developing new drugs and devices to combat migraine over the last five years.

The legislation, which Stormont passed in March, is being challenged at the UK Supreme Court.

A watchdog says the woman's death could have been avoided, calling it an "injustice" to her family.

Elevian is one of several companies searching for ways to increase life span — in this case, using a protein called GDF11. But challenges lie ahead.