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
Families pay thousands of dollars to store their children’s stem cells with the hope of a healthier future. But the cells are rarely useful, and sometimes contaminated.
By Sarah Kliff and Azeen Ghorayshi
By preaching that you didn’t have to already be slim to work out, Simmons reshaped the fitness industry — and ushered in the modern era of exercise.
By Danielle Friedman
Encouraged on social media, many Americans are estranging themselves from their families as a therapeutic step.
By Ellen Barry
Her frank and frequently hilarious advice about sex, love and loneliness reached millions. How did she influence your life?
By Catherine Pearson
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Counterfeit versions of popular drugs used for weight loss are putting people at risk.
By Dani Blum
Every second counts, experts say.
By Jancee Dunn
Dentists talk charcoal toothpastes, flavored coffees, post-meal water rinses and more.
By Markham Heid
Here’s how to recognize it and cope with the narcissist in your life.
By Christina Caron
A recent study detected a number of metals in many types of tampons. Experts weigh in on the findings and what they could mean for your health.
By Dana G. Smith and Katie Mogg
Cases are rising across the United States. Here’s what to know about how symptoms of an infection can shift.
By Dani Blum
Starting your workout with some gentle movement can help avoid injuries.
By Cindy Kuzma and Nick Sansone
Millions of Americans use e-cigarettes. There’s little research into how to help them stop.
By Dani Blum
Scheduling time to recover can help you avoid injury and enhance performance.
By Calum Marsh
The sport, in which you strap on a 30-foot kite and skim across the waves, is about to make its Olympic debut. Here’s where non-Olympians can give it a try.
By Nora Walsh
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Lisa Pisano, 54, lived with the organ for 47 days. She was the first patient to receive both a heart pump and an organ transplant, doctors said.
By Roni Caryn Rabin
As chronic work stress climbs, entrepreneurs find opportunity in the burgeoning space of burnout coaching.
By Martha C. White
A New York Times mental health reporter wants to hear why therapy didn’t work out.
By Christina Caron
Nara and Lucky Blue Smith make some of their own cosmetics, but the practice has risks.
By Katie Mogg
Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too.
By Paula Span
Sauna training, frozen balloons and “marshmallow suits” help athletes manage extreme temperatures.
By Talya Minsberg
Gastrointestinal issues are a common but often unrecognized sign of infection.
By Dani Blum
Scientists are still studying the long-term health effects of smoke exposure.
By Dani Blum
With coronavirus cases on the rise, summer travelers are once again facing difficult questions. Here’s the latest travel guidance from health experts.
By Shannon Sims
“Hurkle-durkling” is in, along with gut health and floor time.
By Dani Blum
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Whether you want to get comfortable talking about sex or become an ace apologizer, these tips are for you.
By Jancee Dunn and Catherine Pearson
Is red wine good for your heart? Are ultraprocessed foods really that bad for you? We have answers to these questions and more.
By Alice Callahan
The drug, Kisunla, made by Eli Lilly, is the latest in a new class of treatments that could modestly slow cognitive decline in initial stages of the disease but also carry safety risks.
By Pam Belluck
Some worry it robs you of the benefits of sunshine, like vitamin D. We asked experts to weigh in.
By Caroline Hopkins
A new study tracked weight changes associated with eight popular drugs.
By Christina Caron
This summer, find a new fitness routine that can help you build a habit for the rest of the year.
By Erik Vance
It’s hydrating, to start. Here’s what else experts had to say about this warm-weather treat — along with some refreshing recipes.
By Caroline Hopkins
Therapists, researchers and an etiquette expert weigh in on when you can disappear with a clear conscience and the ways to get around it.
By Catherine Pearson
Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.
By Emily Anthes
A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.
By Hank Sanders
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Mine is the first generation that has corporate benefits for a technology with the potential to slow the biological clock. Is it feminist dream or Silicon Valley fantasy?
By Emma Goldberg
Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams, practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family.
By Sarah Bahr
The statement followed a report in The Times that a federal health official had urged the removal of age minimums from treatment guidelines for transgender minors.
By Roni Caryn Rabin, Teddy Rosenbluth and Noah Weiland
We asked fitness experts what wearable weights, which are popular on TikTok, can actually do for your health.
By Danielle Friedman
The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.
By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno
Creating stuff is good for your brain.
By Jancee Dunn
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