A Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Is Finally Available. How Are Patients Faring?
As the F.D.A. considers a new Alzheimer’s medication, we asked experts how the rollout of a similar drug has gone.
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The 5-Day Friendship Challenge
Strengthen your bonds and find out what kind of friend you are with this weeklong friendship tuneup.
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Butterfly or Firefly: What’s Your Friendship Style?
We each connect with our social networks in our own way, though there are some universal threads. Take this quiz to find your friendship style, and sign up for Well’s 5-Day Friendship Challenge.
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You Can Now Get Virtual Doula Care for Pregnancy. Does It Work?
Many doulas, relied upon for pregnancy and childbirth support, have started offering their services over text and video. Experts say that’s a good thing.
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How to Minimize Your Exposure to Microplastics
Furniture, clothing and food packaging can all shed tiny particles that can end up in our bodies.
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10 Books to Inspire You During Pride Month
Therapists and other experts recommend their favorite titles.
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Are Prebiotic Sodas Good for Gut Health?
Experts weigh in on just how likely Poppi drinks and others are to nourish your microbiome.
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What Actually Helps With Hair Loss
Male-pattern baldness hits half of men by age 50. Here’s what to know about treatment and prevention.
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Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?
The dreaded bumps can occur anywhere you shave, wax or pluck. Here’s how to avoid them.
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Stinky Feet? Here’s How to Quell the Smell.
A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.
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Why Is It So Hard to Shower When I’m Depressed?
Issues with hygiene are common symptoms of depression. Here’s why, and how to make bathing a little easier.
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I Have Incontinence. How Can I Avoid Accidents When I Leave Home?
Effective treatments and products can help manage this stressful condition.
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Times InsiderA Column in Which Age Takes Center Stage
For Paula Span, a columnist for The Times’s Health section, the subject of aging doesn’t age.
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The 5-Day Friendship challengeThe Secret to Refreshing a Friendship
Today’s challenge: ‘Repot’ a relationship and connect with an old friend in a new way.
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Advisory Panel of Experts Endorses F.D.A. Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
The modest benefits of the treatment, donanemab, made by Eli Lilly, outweigh the risks, the panel concluded unanimously.
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F.D.A. Warns Against ‘Microdosing’ Mushroom Chocolate Bars
At least eight people have fallen ill after eating Diamond Shruumz products, including several who had seizures or needed to be put on ventilators.
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The 5-Day Friendship challengeThe Surprising Power of Texting a Friend
Welcome to the 5-Day Friendship Challenge! Today is a light lift — just pick up your phone.
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the new old agePersonal Conflicts, Even Violence, Are Not Uncommon in Long-Term Care
Arguments, verbal abuse and aggression are not unusual in elder care settings. Better staffing and training can ease the tensions, experts say.
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Cancer Researchers Begin Large Long-Term Study of Black Women
The American Cancer Society hopes to enroll 100,000 women and follow them for three decades to discover what’s causing higher case and death rates.
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The Bird Flu Virus Adapted to Sea Mammals. It May Not Be Done Yet.
Huge die-offs of elephant seals occurred after the virus gained nearly 20 troublesome new mutations, scientists found.
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New Report Underscores the Seriousness of Long Covid
The National Academies said the condition could involve up to 200 symptoms, make it difficult for people to work and last for months or years.
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How Healthy Are Avocados?
Here’s a highlight reel of their biggest nutritional benefits, plus delicious recipes to help you enjoy them.
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