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The Key to Fighting Lung Cancer Is More Screenings, New Study Shows

The Key to Fighting Lung Cancer Is More Screenings, New...

NYT > Well, Nov 19, 2025 - 12:08

A new report says too few eligible Americans are being checked for the country’s...

How to Talk About Money in Your Relationship, According to a Personal Finance Coach

How to Talk About Money in Your Relationship, According...

NYT > Well, Nov 19, 2025 - 06:38

Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, offers four lessons to help yo...

Scientists Call for Global Shift Away From Ultraprocessed Foods

Scientists Call for Global Shift Away From Ultraprocess...

NYT > Well, Nov 18, 2025 - 19:03

In a sweeping series of papers, scientists have proposed policy reforms, such as...

Calley Means Returns to Kennedy’s Side as Senior Adviser

Calley Means Returns to Kennedy’s Side as Senior Adviser

NYT > Well, Nov 18, 2025 - 16:43

Mr. Means, who co-founded a wellness company, has emerged as one of the most pro...

Can SAD Lamps Help With Seasonal Depression?

Can SAD Lamps Help With Seasonal Depression?

NYT > Well, Nov 18, 2025 - 05:06

Bright light boxes mimic natural light. We asked experts if they worked.

The Internet Loves Peptide Therapy. Is It Really a Miracle Cure?

The Internet Loves Peptide Therapy. Is It Really a Mira...

NYT > Well, Nov 18, 2025 - 05:06

A suite of products promise smoother skin, bigger muscles and longer life. But w...

Will Energy Gels Help Your Workout?

Will Energy Gels Help Your Workout?

NYT > Well, Nov 17, 2025 - 19:30

Here’s what to consider about ‘refueling’ during exercise.

What Is Botulism?

What Is Botulism?

NYT > Well, Nov 17, 2025 - 19:30

The life-threatening illness is a continuing threat. Here’s what you need to know.

Is Full-Fat Dairy Healthier?

Is Full-Fat Dairy Healthier?

NYT > Well, Nov 17, 2025 - 10:36

Americans have been told to prioritize low-fat dairy for decades, but Robert F. ...

A.I. Chatbots Are Changing How Patients Get Medical Advice

A.I. Chatbots Are Changing How Patients Get Medical Advice

NYT > Well, Nov 16, 2025 - 05:04

Chatbots are cheap, always available, superficially empathetic — and sometimes w...

F.D.A. Sharply Limits Use of Drug Linked to Two Teen Deaths

F.D.A. Sharply Limits Use of Drug Linked to Two Teen De...

NYT > Well, Nov 14, 2025 - 16:04

A gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused complications to the liver...

The Best Foods and Drinks for Constipation

The Best Foods and Drinks for Constipation

NYT > Well, Nov 14, 2025 - 07:39

It’s go time.

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50

Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk i...

NYT > Well, Nov 13, 2025 - 12:38

The study’s findings track with recent research on the alarming rise of the canc...

What Are Clinical Trials, and How Do They Work?

What Are Clinical Trials, and How Do They Work?

NYT > Well, Nov 13, 2025 - 06:51

A New York Times health reporter explains what clinical trials are, why they are...

Skin-Care Treatment That’s as Easy as a Drybar Blowout

Skin-Care Treatment That’s as Easy as a Drybar Blowout

NYT > Well, Nov 13, 2025 - 06:51

A new clinic aims to make skin-care treatments as easy as getting a Drybar blowout.

4 Ways to Cut Back on Salt

4 Ways to Cut Back on Salt

NYT > Well, Nov 12, 2025 - 14:00

About 90 percent of Americans eat too much. We asked experts how to consume less.

Do You Really Need to ‘Refuel’ During Exercise?

Do You Really Need to ‘Refuel’ During Exercise?

NYT > Well, Nov 12, 2025 - 07:37

Here’s what to consider about mid-workout energy gels and sports drinks.

What to Know About Teen Sexual Development and S.S.R.I.s

What to Know About Teen Sexual Development and S.S.R.I.s

NYT > Well, Nov 12, 2025 - 07:37

There is basically no research that looks at the impact of antidepressants on em...

FDA’s Move to Limit Fluoride Supplements Has Doctors Worried

FDA’s Move to Limit Fluoride Supplements Has Doctors Wo...

NYT > Well, Nov 11, 2025 - 13:16

The agency announced new recommendations on fluoride supplements, a crucial tool...

Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed?

Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed?

NYT > Well, Nov 11, 2025 - 06:37

Here’s how a nighttime workout can affect your sleep.

In West Virginia’s Maternity Deserts, a Midwife Fills a Void

In West Virginia’s Maternity Deserts, a Midwife Fills a...

NYT > Well, Nov 10, 2025 - 13:47

Staysha Quentrill is part of a small group trying to revive Appalachia’s traditi...

How Healthy Are Potatoes?

How Healthy Are Potatoes?

NYT > Well, Nov 10, 2025 - 05:52

Are they “empty carbs” to be avoided? Nutrition experts set the record straight.

A New Generation of Gamblers Searches for Help

A New Generation of Gamblers Searches for Help

NYT > Well, Nov 8, 2025 - 07:07

The sports betting boom has drawn in millions of young men. Are recovery efforts...

He Got Dizzy and Sick When He Turned His Head. Why?

He Got Dizzy and Sick When He Turned His Head. Why?

NYT > Well, Nov 7, 2025 - 05:47

The man’s symptoms were intermittent, and he lived with them for years. Then he ...

How to Declutter Your Home for the Holiday Season

How to Declutter Your Home for the Holiday Season

NYT > Well, Nov 7, 2025 - 05:47

Now is not the time to clean out all of your closets.

The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow … and for You

The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow … and...

NYT > Well, Nov 6, 2025 - 16:52

Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley were two poets in love. In the wake of Gibson’s d...

I Want to Share My Faith With My Grandson, Not Convert Him

I Want to Share My Faith With My Grandson, Not Convert Him

NYT > Well, Nov 6, 2025 - 06:32

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who feels const...

Heavy Drinkers Develop Strokes Earlier, Study Shows

Heavy Drinkers Develop Strokes Earlier, Study Shows

NYT > Well, Nov 5, 2025 - 17:32

New research examined the link between alcohol and brain bleeds.

To Ease Sciatica, Keep Moving

To Ease Sciatica, Keep Moving

NYT > Well, Nov 5, 2025 - 12:40

It’s important to not only identify this painful condition correctly, but find e...

Can Melatonin Cause Heart Failure? What to Know About Claims of Health Risks.

Can Melatonin Cause Heart Failure? What to Know About C...

NYT > Well, Nov 5, 2025 - 12:40

Headlines this week have raised alarms about the popular sleep supplement.

How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens

How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens

NYT > Well, Nov 5, 2025 - 05:37

Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey...

The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You

The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and...

NYT > Well, Nov 5, 2025 - 05:37

Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley were two poets in love. After Gibson’s death, Fal...

This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol

This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol

NYT > Well, Nov 4, 2025 - 06:30

The plant-focused portfolio diet has been shown to reduce the risks of cardiovas...

Is Waking Up to Pee Normal?

Is Waking Up to Pee Normal?

NYT > Well, Nov 4, 2025 - 06:30

Experts weigh in on what the urge means, and what you can do to curb it.

Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk, New Study Suggests

Walking a Few Thousand Steps Daily May Reduce Alzheimer...

NYT > Well, Nov 3, 2025 - 12:31

A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older peop...

Knee Arthritis? Exercise Can Help Manage the Pain.

Knee Arthritis? Exercise Can Help Manage the Pain.

NYT > Well, Nov 3, 2025 - 12:31

This uncomfortable condition is increasingly common as you age. But it doesn’t m...

How to Survive the New York City Marathon

How to Survive the New York City Marathon

NYT > Well, Nov 1, 2025 - 08:11

In conversation with Well’s fitness editor, Molly Mirhashem, Talya Minsberg, a T...

How to Protect Your Teeth During Halloween

How to Protect Your Teeth During Halloween

NYT > Well, Oct 31, 2025 - 05:08

Here’s how to navigate sugar season.

Online Daters Are Screening Matches in Increasingly Creative Ways

Online Daters Are Screening Matches in Increasingly Cre...

NYT > Well, Oct 30, 2025 - 11:39

Unwilling to put their hearts or safety on the line, people looking for love onl...

How to Safely Ask ChatGPT Your Health Questions

How to Safely Ask ChatGPT Your Health Questions

NYT > Well, Oct 30, 2025 - 11:39

Experts weigh in on the benefits and harms.

Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Goes Into Labor Ahead of Senate Hearing

Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, Goes Into Labor A...

NYT > Well, Oct 30, 2025 - 08:37

Dr. Means was set to face questions Thursday from members of a senate health com...

Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, to Face Senate Hearing

Casey Means, Surgeon General Nominee, to Face Senate He...

NYT > Well, Oct 30, 2025 - 05:35

If confirmed as “the nation’s doctor,” Dr. Means will act as a figurehead of a h...

W.N.B.A. Star Natasha Cloud Doesn’t Play When It Comes to Love: ‘Modern Love’ Podcast

W.N.B.A. Star Natasha Cloud Doesn’t Play When It Comes ...

NYT > Well, Oct 29, 2025 - 13:37

The New York Liberty point guard spent years figuring out her identity. Embracin...

Need a Boost? Try This Energizing Yoga Routine.

Need a Boost? Try This Energizing Yoga Routine.

NYT > Well, Oct 29, 2025 - 05:09

Reverse the afternoon slump with a short, refreshing sequence.

“Modern Love": New York Liberty’s Natasha Cloud Doesn’t Play When It Comes to Love

“Modern Love": New York Liberty’s Natasha Cloud Doesn’t...

NYT > Well, Oct 29, 2025 - 05:09

The New York Liberty point guard spent years figuring out her identity. Embracin...

Today’s ‘Skinny Influencers’ Are Selling Something More Mind-Bending Than Weight Loss

Today’s ‘Skinny Influencers’ Are Selling Something More...

NYT > Well, Oct 29, 2025 - 05:09

They peddle a deeper fantasy: that you can stop thinking about food at all. But ...

What to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

What to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

NYT > Well, Oct 28, 2025 - 17:32

Here’s what to know about symptoms and treatment of the infection.

Healthy Homemade Snacks: Tips and Recipes

Healthy Homemade Snacks: Tips and Recipes

NYT > Well, Oct 28, 2025 - 06:36

These expert tips and homemade recipes (sweets included) will help satisfy every...

Are Some Sugars ‘Less Bad’ Than Others?

Are Some Sugars ‘Less Bad’ Than Others?

NYT > Well, Oct 28, 2025 - 06:36

We asked experts if sweeteners like honey, maple syrup and agave nectar are bett...

How Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ Cookware?

How Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ Cookware?

NYT > Well, Oct 27, 2025 - 06:00

Many brands claim to have safer chemical coatings on their pots and pans. But ca...