Swish, Spit, Repeat: Is Oil Pulling Good for Your Teeth?
It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here’s what the research suggests.
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It has been said to reduce cavities, whiten teeth and minimize bad breath. Here’s what the research suggests.
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It’s possible to train your body to better handle high temperatures in just a few weeks.
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Find out just how dangerous your beach day really is.
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Are they deal-breakers? Here is how to tell.
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Is It Safe to Exercise When the Air Is Smoky?
The answer depends on your overall health, along with the length and intensity of your workout.
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Kids? A Growing Number of Americans Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
A new study breaks down the reasons more U.S. adults say they are unlikely to have children.
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It’s Chigger Season. Here’s What to Know About the Pests.
The mites, which are commonly found in humid regions, can leave itchy bites all over the skin.
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The Cringey Communication Strategy Couples Counselors Love
“I statements” can help reduce conflict and defensiveness — even if you feel silly while using them.
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What Do Olympians Eat for Breakfast?
Six Paris-bound athletes share how pancakes, Pop-Tarts and mid-game Skittles power their training.
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Is a Fiber Supplement Just as Good as Fiber From Food?
Experts explain what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health.
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Why Does Humidity Make Me So Miserable?
Heat is only part of the picture. Here’s why humid air makes us irritable and exhausted — and how you can cope.
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Is It a Bad Idea to Drink Alcohol on an Airplane?
Experts suggest caution before ordering an in-air beverage. Here’s what to keep in mind.
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Why Is My Hairstyle Giving Me a Headache?
The tension from tight box braids, ponytails and buns can cause pain and lead to hair loss, experts said.
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3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness
Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.
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A 20-Minute Core Workout for Strength and Stability
This series of exercises focuses on important muscles in the legs and torso we use every day. No equipment (and very little space) necessary.
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How to Strengthen Your Bones With Exercise
Women are at higher risk of bone loss than men. But a few simple workouts can help to keep your skeleton strong and resilient.
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A 20-Minute Intense Workout That’s Easy on Your Joints
HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.
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How to Swim for Fitness, and 5 More Water Workouts
Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun?
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While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers.
By Gina Kolata
In a new report, the American Academy of Pediatrics said that breastfeeding problems were rarely caused by infant tongue-ties.
By Sarah Kliff
It was much more accurate than primary care doctors using cognitive tests and CT scans. The findings could speed the quest for an affordable and accessible way to diagnose patients with memory problems.
By Pam Belluck
A large study showed that for most patients, having both breasts removed after cancer was detected in one made no difference.
By Gina Kolata
A new study paints a complex picture of the outbreak, suggesting that the virus could be spreading in multiple ways and that it is not always mild in cows.
By Emily Anthes
The ninth annual fan event will include discussions on topics such as sobriety, self-care and body image. Here are six to look out for.
By Sarah Bahr
Eating it straight off the cob is summertime bliss. Here are the nutritional benefits, plus some delicious recipes.
By Caroline Hopkins
There are many ways to gauge how strong and healthy you are. Here are some of our favorites.
By Erik Vance
Many other conditions have similar symptoms, experts say, so avoid the pull of self-diagnosis.
By Christina Caron
Bone loss is a natural part of getting older, but prioritizing certain foods can help slow the process down.
By Nikki Campo
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 28 people had been hospitalized with listeria infections across a dozen states.
By Emily Schmall
At least 171 people have been sickened in an outbreak linked to Raw Farm milk. Experts say that number could be far higher.
By Alice Callahan
Here’s how to shut down “predatory curiosity.”
By Jancee Dunn
As patients consider drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound and Mounjaro to treat obesity, experts say the choices are not so simple.
By Gina Kolata
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It’s a tricky question to answer, but experts say symptoms and rapid tests are still good guides.
By Dana G. Smith
Five exercises a few times a week can make a big difference for how you walk and run.
By Jen Murphy
These three simple tests could save you a lot of pain in the long run.
By Jen Murphy
A common antibiotic, doxycycline, greatly reduced cases of syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia when taken every day, a study found.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
We asked experts when you need to replenish these essential minerals, and how best to do so.
By Katie Mogg
There are simple ways to address it quickly. Here’s what to know.
By Nina Agrawal
In the first two years of the pandemic, the rate of long Covid was starkly lower among people who were vaccinated, researchers reported.
By Pam Belluck
A new study adds to evidence that the shots can reduce the chances of developing one of the most dreaded consequences of Covid.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
A study of more than a million Danes found that frequent moves in childhood had a bigger effect than poverty on adult mental health risk.
By Ellen Barry
When our parents were silent, unsure or sexually repressed, there was always Dr. Ruth.
By Catherine Pearson
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Health concerns have been mounting for decades. Here’s what the research suggests.
By Alice Callahan and Dani Blum
Obsessively tracking protein, fat and carbohydrate consumption is trendy. But can it lead to big health benefits?
By Nikki Campo
Sex educators, counselors and coaches recommend their favorites.
By Hope Reese
The emerging field of dance neuroscience is finding that dance, with its multifaceted demands, engages the mind as intensively as the body.
By Margaret Fuhrer
Millions of parents have paid to bank blood from their infants’ umbilical cords. But storage companies have misled them about the cells’ promise.
By Sarah Kliff
For older adults, too much or too little sleep has been tied to cognitive issues.
By Dana G. Smith
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