Immunotherapy Offers Hope to a Cancer Patient, but No Certainty

Drawing on his immune system to fight Hodgkin’s lymphoma, my friend saw a stunning improvement. Then came the relapses.

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Zika Cases in Puerto Rico Are Skyrocketing

Thousands of islanders — and up to 50 pregnant women — are getting infected every day with the mosquito-borne virus.

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Harnessing the Immune System to Fight Cancer

New drugs and methods of altering a patient’s own immune cells are helping some cancer patients — but not all — even when standard treatments fail.

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What Is Immunotherapy? The Basics on These Cancer Treatments

Some of the most promising advances in cancer involve these treatments. Here are answers to some basic questions about this rapidly evolving field.

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Doctors Are Improperly Billing Some on Medicare, U.S. Says

Federal officials have warned doctors that they may be subject to penalties if they persist in these practices and could be fined or excluded from Medicare.

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Vocations: A Fund-Raiser Planting Seeds to Improve Young Patients’ Lives

Rachel Wobschall builds relationships with donors to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare to help fund treatment for children, teens and young adults.

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Is Hypnosis All in Your Head? Brain Scans Suggest Otherwise

A study at Stanford found that the “trance” people fall into is a neurophysiological state, not the result of a subject’s expectations.

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Fair Game: How Valeant Cashed In Twice on Higher Drug Prices

It wasn’t just soaring drug prices that helped Valeant Pharmaceuticals’ cash flow. A credit for inventories at those higher prices also plumped the figures.

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Opinion: Could Women Be Trusted With Their Own Pregnancy Tests?

Unmarried teenagers would jump off bridges, and other crazy reasons at-home kits weren’t approved until the late 1970s.

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Jimmy Walker Wins PGA Championship

Jimmy Walker sank a 3-foot par putt on the 18th green at Baltusrol to win the PGA Championship by one stroke over Jason Day, the defending champion.

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Buying Shares in an Olympic Dream

A 12-member partnership helped put together the funds to acquire Blackfoot Mystery for U.S. Olympian Boyd Martin.

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Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy Vetoes Trade to Cleveland

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy exercised the no-trade clause in his contract, vetoing an agreed-upon deal that would have sent the All-Star to the American League Central-leading Cleveland Indians

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When It Comes to Jerseys, Cowboys Are Still America's Team

The Dallas Cowboys dominate the jersey sales charts, with Dez Bryant, Tony Romo and rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott occupying the top three spots, according to numbers released recently by the NFL Players Association.

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Beauty's New Wake-Up Call: Brow Dyeing

If you want well-groomed eyebrows and find daily penciling a pain, consider a growing trend: professionally dyed arches. Bonus: Insiders say you’ll look more alert, Botox not required

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Nina Compton's Recipe for Shrimp With Tomato Salad and Aioli

Whole shrimp, seared quickly to preserve their succulence, pair up with ripe tomatoes in this simple summer meal from New Orleans chef Nina Compton. A creamy, garlicky aioli brings it all together.

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Can Crushed-Up Cars Inspire a Flower Arrangement?

Floral designer Lindsey Taylor riffs on the shiny blue auto that John Chamberlain compacted into a 2011 sculpture.

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Corpse Flower Draws Thousands to N.Y. Botanical Garden

A rare blooming of a corpse flower, known for its stench, has drawn about 25,000 people to the New York Botanical Garden since July 20.

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Attention Marathoners: Are You Faster Than a Rhino?

South Africa’s Big Five Marathon lets thrill seekers loose in a game reserve populated by lions, hippos, elephants and wildebeest.

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Brazil's Leader Says Rio Ready for Games

Brazil’s interim President Michel Temer on Saturday expressed confidence in this city’s ability to pull off a successful Olympic Games, as fresh data on surging crime rates underscored the troubled preparations for the event.

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Rain Delays PGA Championship

The PGA Championship started in July this year to avoid conflict with the Olympics but will likely end in August anyway, after rain washed away afternoon action at Baltusrol Golf Club.

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Botanists Sniff at Mystery of Smelly Plant's Flowering

A shy giant of a flower is raising a stink at some half-a-dozen botanic gardens from New York to St. Louis—and botanists say it’s a mystery why so many are blooming at the same time.

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The Strange Rites of the Ancient Olympics

Naked runners, deadly competitions and banquets to honor the gods: The original Olympics were far different from the modern Games.

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The Best Chairs That Fit in a Bag

With a portable camp chair that fits neatly in a bag, taking a seat outdoors has never been easier. A review of chairs by Helinox, Kelty, Monoprice and REI.

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Score! Piano Salesman Loans Out Free Steinways, Some Strings Attached

In New York, an entrepreneur who sells secondhand pianos worth up to $100,000 keeps his inventory in the homes of volunteers who host them until buyers are found.

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How Jason Day Sees His Shot: He Closes His Eyes

The World No. 1 golfer is not falling asleep on the course, rather he’s using a visualization technique where he shuts his eyes before he swings

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First Outbreak of Locally Transmitted Zika Confirmed in Continental US

Four people have been infected with Zika virus in this outbreak.

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Zika Virus in Florida: What We Know and What We Don’t Know

Three men and one woman in the Miami-Dade area contracted the mosquito-borne infection in what officials say may be locally transmitted cases.

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Florida Confirms First Cases of Zika Likely Spread by Mosquitoes in Continental U.S.

The cases, in Miami-Dade County, are the first in the continental United States that were not contracted through travel abroad or sex with an infected partner.

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Well: Do Compression Sleeves Help With Muscle Recovery?

Compression garments probably do help muscles recover after exhausting exercise, but they also have certain downsides.

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Well: Why I Decided to Stop Writing About My Children

I wish I could say that I realized I was violating their privacy, but here’s what really happened: My father called.

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Well: Speed Goggles: Group Run

The elite runner Alexi Pappas on waiting for a running partner who is late.

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Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Ankle Sprains, Hot Flashes and Sleep

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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F.D.A. Says 2 Florida Counties With Zika Cases Should Suspend Blood Donations

Four cases that may be the first in the mainland U.S. spread by mosquitoes prompt a request for caution.

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Well: Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer May Offer No Benefits Over Regular Surgery

Three months after robotic or conventional surgery, there was no difference in urinary or sexual function or complications of surgery.

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This Beach Cabana Has Lousy Wi-Fi

Ocean clubs are caving in to type A telecommuters by upgrading internet service and allowing patrons to install routers and land lines.

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Grand Central Bar Is on the Rocks

Campbell Apartment in Grand Central Terminal, a fixture on the night-life scene since the bar’s opening in 1999, on Wednesday marked what could have been its final evening of service under its current owner.

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How to Make Olympic Basketball Interesting

Team USA’s expected dominance of Olympic basketball means the most intriguing thing to watch is how the international game’s subtle differences impact the play—like can a midrange shooter become a 3-point specialist?

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The Science Behind Usain Bolt's Speed

Usain Bolt, the fastest-ever human, appears to have an extra gear that propels him ahead of other sprinters. But that’s not what’s going on.

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Why the Blender Drink is Cool Again: A Guide

Frozen blender cocktails are finally getting the respect once reserved for their shaken and stirred counterparts. These recipes, all stone-cold stunners, plumb the depths of the appeal.

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A Hiker's Paradise in Peru (No, Not That One)

Machu Picchu hogs all the attention but for adventurers who want to veer off the beaten-to-death path, Colca Canyon is a quainter, quieter alternative.

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A Post-Brexit Tour of London's Most British Restaurants

With British nationalism on the rise in England, we tasted our way through four of London’s oldest, most gustatorily patriotic restaurants—and learned to eat ‘stewed cheese’ along the way. Here’s your guide.

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The Sultrier Snarl of the Turbo Porsche Boxster

The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S turbo offers a new, quieter sound. But even purists should note: This version is vastly superior.

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The Stylish Guy's Guide to Wearing Graphic T-shirts

If you pick the wrong one, T-shirts with something to say can be real loudmouths. Check out these dos and don’ts of getting it right in the new era of sophisticated casual style.

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U.S. Women, the Odds-On Favorites in Rio

The Wall Street Journal projects Team USA to win both gold and overall medal races—thanks largely to its dominant contingent of female stars.

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The Olympic Fantasy Confronts Reality

The scrutiny facing Rio epitomizes the 21st Century model for how we view the Games

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Brazil's Military Enlists Olympians

Brazil’s military enlists athletes to lift the country’s chances of medaling at next month’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Well: To Boost Memory: Study, Wait, Then Exercise

Exercise helps us learn — but when we exercise matters.

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Well: Crossing Paths: A Baby and His Grandfather

In a photo essay, a couple chronicles the end of life of a beloved father and the beginning of life of their new baby.

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Well: Summer Challenge No. 6: Kids’ Choice

Let your children make the call: What do they want to do (within reason) to make the most of this summer?

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Trilobites: Study Asks if Moon Astronauts Got Increased Heart Risks

With deep space exploration on the horizon, researchers say more research on radiation exposure and cardiovascular disease is needed.

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Public Health: Stem Cell Therapies Are Still Mostly Theory, Yet Clinics Are Flourishing

Hundreds of clinics have sprung up in the United States in recent years, offering untested stem cell treatments for many ailments.

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Editorial: Fraud and Other Threats to Medicare

Weakening Obamacare would weaken the fight against Medicare fraud and, in the process, damage the quality of care.

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Cyprus Gives Tax Breaks to Home Buyers

Tax breaks and other government incentives are luring expat home-buyers to Cyprus.

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Chelsea Plantation in South Carolina Asks $32.775 Million

The 5,892-acre estate is owned by descendants of the Marshall Field department store family and the Doubleday publishing family.

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Neighbor Disputes Turn Wealthy Areas Into War Zones

Tiffs between luxury homeowners can escalate into bruising legal, financial and emotional combat.

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Teva Is Approved to Purchase Allergan’s Generics Business

The pharmaceutical company won antitrust approval after agreeing to sell rights and assets related to 79 generic drugs to rival firms.

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How to Keep Your Balance in Boho

The very nature of Bohemian is to be over the top. Here’s how to keep the look under control.

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QB Nick Foles Released by Rams

After moving from St. Louis, the Los Angeles Rams are now moving on from their former starting quarterback, Nick Foles.

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Texas Rangers Lead AL West Despite Losing to Losers

Texas is on pace to become the only team during a non-shortened season to win a division while having a losing record against sub-.500 teams.

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Dyson vs. iRobot Roomba: Robot Vacuums Hit the Floor

Dyson’s robotic 360 Eye, with its $1,000 price tag, out-suctions but doesn’t outsmart iRobot’s $900 Roomba 980, Geoffrey A. Fowler finds.

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Fragile but Agile: Women's Gymnastics Have Come a Long Way Since 1948

92-year-old Laddie Bakanic, the last surviving member of a U.S. Olympic team that won a bronze medal in London, remembers the era of crude beams and flimsy mats.

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Tiger Woods Has Set the Bar Too High

Golf’s elite trio of McIlroy, Spieth and Day are learning that consistent dominance is consistently impossible

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NFL Hires Ex-Giants Coach Coughlin

Tom Coughlin, who won two Super Bowls as coach of the Giants, has accepted a position with the NFL league office, where he will work an adviser to the football operations staff.

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Exaggerator Joins Haskell Field, Setting Up Kentucky Derby Rematch

Sunday’s Haskell Invitation at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park has turned into a summer sizzler, with the top three finishers in May’s Kentucky Derby all slated to join the starting gate.

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The New (Lower) Price for a Luxury Bag

New labels launch handbags under $800 and shoes under $500, seeking to reach young luxury shoppers who are fed up with rising prices and less drawn to big brands

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A Crescendo of Sound May Be Behind Jupiter's Great Red Spot

The spot is hotter than anywhere else on the giant planet

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Nose-Dwelling Bacteria Could Be Antibiotic Factories, Study Says

Researchers report nasal bacteria make a molecule that nukes hard-to-kill infectious microbes.

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Coming Back From an Email Faux Pas

Sue Shellenberger answers your questions.

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'Regular Guy' Models Go From Sidewalk to Catwalk, Sometimes on Same Day

High-end fashion labels, seeking to attract new buyers, are replacing pretty boys with cabbies, politicians and ‘stoners’

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Consumer Reports Highlights Dietary Supplement Dangers

Supplements can cause side effects especially with other medications.

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The ‘Ice Bucket Challenge’ Helped Scientists Discover a New Gene Tied to A.L.S.

A social media campaign disparaged by some as “slacktivism” raised $115 million and encouraged research.

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Well: Flu Vaccine Has Added Benefits for People With Diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who got the flu vaccine had a lower risk of stroke and heart failure.

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N.F.L.-Backed Youth Program Says It Reduced Concussions. The Data Disagrees.

The Heads Up Football program has been sold to youth football leagues and parents as statistically proven to reduce injuries, but a review of the evidence tells a different story.

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The Most Lavish Secret Hotel Perks

Forget the fruit bowl—the most loyal guests get surprised with rewards like meetups with rock stars, Scott McCartney writes.

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How to Blend In With a High-Style Affair

A wedding-style planner for the mother of the groom.

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Extreme Testing for Hydrogen Cars

Jackie Birdsall, a senior automotive engineer for Toyota, travels to Death Valley and Canada’s far north to put fuel-cell cars through their paces.

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ALS 'Ice Bucket Challenge' Funding Leads to New Genetic Findings

Viral fundraiser raised more than $220 million for ALS research.

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For Better Performance, Give Yourself a Pep Talk

Self-talk—telling yourself things like “I want to be the best”—can quickly boost performance even beyond sports, according to recent research.

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Forever Your Cowgirl: Western Style Is Back

Rodeo-inspired dress and décor—a key midcentury theme—has returned, and designers aren’t just horsing around

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Tartine Manufactory's Recipe for Success

For Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s San Francisco-based bakery, this month’s debut of its newest space marks the beginning of a major expansion. Next up: Los Angeles.

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Palm Beach Home With Soccer Field Seeks $27.5 Million

The 10,000-square-foot house belonged to Daniel Borislow, the late inventor of MagicJack.

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Well: Being Unfit May Be Almost as Bad for You as Smoking

Poor physical fitness may be second only to smoking as a risk factor for premature death.

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Well: Just a Regular Doctor

“What’s your specialty?” That’s the question people always ask, as soon as they learn that you are a doctor.

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W.H.O. Weighs Dropping Transgender Identity From List of Mental Disorders

A proposal to remove the designation from international guidelines is rapidly gaining support, and would lessen stigmatization.

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Alzheimer’s Drug LMTX Falters in Final Stage of Trials

The drug did work on a handful of patients taking it alone, without another medication. But some experts were skeptical about the small subset.

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Naloxone Eases Pain of Heroin Epidemic, but Not Without Consequences

Critics say the highly effective antidote provides a safety net for those who keep abusing drugs, enabling them to be revived over and over.

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Op-Ed Contributors: Prostate Cancer Isn’t Colorblind

Black men are very vulnerable to prostate cancer. So why do doctors advise against screening them for it?

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Is Your Deodorant Working?

The science behind the sticks and sprays. Some people reapply several times a day just to be sure.

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Preaching a Message Some Don't Want to Hear

With religious communities struggling to make sense of violence and killings at home and abroad, clergy members deliver difficult words about mercy and ‘the holiness of all.’

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Why a Flawed Memory Isn't Bad

Even inaccurate memories can help people shape their identities and set goals; psychologists have a new understanding of memory’s role in making us who we are.

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Federer Forfeits the Present to Preserve the Future

The 34-year-old will spend rest of year rehabilitating his knee—forcing him to miss Olympics and U.S. Open—in order to be able to come back strong next season.

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'Beef' Beefs Up on Beef

English golfer Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston prepared for this week’s PGA Championship by indulging in a one-night New York burger binge.

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Housing Problems Force Some Athletes From Rio's Olympic Village

With just 10 days to the opening ceremonies, some delegations have abandoned housing at the Olympic Games, amid complaints of abysmal living conditions, in what is turning into an embarrassment for the host city.

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Alzheimer's May Affect More Men Than Previously Thought, Researchers Say

Doctors may be able to screen men for Alzheimer’s at even younger ages, according to a new study presented today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. A study from the Mayo Clinic showed that Alzheimer’s, a disease that affects over 5 million Americans, is found in both men and women, contrary to the belief that this disease was predominantly found in women. Researchers determined that men with Alzheimer’s had atypical symptoms and tended to be younger at diagnosis. The study’s lead author, Melissa Murray, an assistant professor of neuroscience at the Mayo Clinic, said that researchers were able to collect data from a fairly large brain bank that provided insight into an entire community of people with Alzheimer’s dementia. What they found was striking. “[In those with Alzheimer’s] men in their 60s were overrepresented," she said, meaning a higher number men were affected in that age group than was expected by researchers. For these men the disease also had...

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C-Sections, Induced Births Decline in US, Study Finds

Study shows reversal in decades-long trend.

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Should You Get Screened for Skin Cancer?

To help you decide, here are some guideposts on skin cancer research and the views of some experts.

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Put IKEA Furniture Together Without Losing Your Sanity

Don’t let assembling IKEA furniture intimidate you. These time-saving power tools can turn you into an IKEA-assembly pro.

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Nina Compton's Recipe for Shrimp With Tomato Salad and Aioli

Whole shrimp, seared quickly to preserve their succulence, pair up with ripe tomatoes in this simple summer meal from New Orleans chef Nina Compton. A creamy, garlicky aioli brings it all together.

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Well: Sweetgreen Makes Healthful Fast Food — But Can You Afford It?

The fast-food chain Sweetgreen has proved there is a big appetite for more healthful fast food, but so far nobody has been able to translate the concept to poor areas that need it most.

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Skin Deep: A Great Beach Selfie Doesn’t Make Itself. A Cool Hairstyle Helps.

Four easy hairstyles that are as Instagrammable as they are protective.

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Pac-Man Is Better With Old-School Buttons

Miss the Game Boy of your youth? Try equipping your iPhone or iPad with old-school controls. A lover of classic videogames reviews the Gamevice.

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When You Run Into Your Ex On the Job

Romantic relationships from long ago can make professional interactions awkward years later. Here’s how to navigate that first, tricky conversation.

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A 1955 Buick and Reruns of 'Highway Patrol'

How one fan of 1950s television has kept the show running.

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Actor Kelsey Grammer To List New York Apartment for $9.75 Million

The ‘Frasier’ star bought the three-bedroom apartment in Chelsea for $6.4 million in 2010.

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Dianne Wiest and Her Sheltered Life at West Point

The Oscar-winning actress recalls her Army-brat childhood in New York and Germany

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Global Health: Adults Have Become Shorter in Many Countries

Average heights appear to have peaked 30 to 40 years ago and have declined slightly since then, according to results compiled from 1,472 studies.

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Pulse of the People: Building a Better Human With Science? The Public Says, No Thanks

A new survey shows distrust of scientists, a suspicion about claims of progress and discomfort with the idea of meddling with human abilities.

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Woman With Zika Virus in Spain Gives Birth to Baby With Microcephaly

The birth is probably the first case of its kind in Europe, according to the hospital in Barcelona where the infant was born.

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Reactions: Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.

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Well: In a Hospital, Health Care Until the Clock Runs Out

In a changing health system, hospitals have become little more than a way station.

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New Voices in Medical Advocacy Often Are Patients

Parent-advocates of children with chronic conditions have long worked toward finding cures; adult self-advocates are shifting the focus to goals of independent work and living

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Smoking Priority: First Stop, Then Lose Weight

Should smokers focus first on losing weight or kicking the tobacco habit? A new study suggests stopping smoking should be the first step.

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The Challenge of a Good Climb

Ginny Gilder, co-owner of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, former Olympic rower and avid cyclist, who still makes time to sweat every day. ‘I love pushing myself to reach the top. It’s that feeling of never giving up.’

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Rookie Pitcher Is Making All of Baseball Look Silly

Seattle Mariners rookie Edwin Diaz has been dominant out of the bullpen, striking out 44 batters in 21.2 innings this year, earning comparisons to five-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel.

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Can This Brain Exercise Put Off Dementia?

A major new study is believed to be the first to show that a behavioral intervention—a brain exercise called speed training—can reduce dementia risk.

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LinkedIn Skills You Didn't Think You Needed: 'Round Tables,' 'Hugs,' 'Cheese'

Pranksters offer questionable endorsements for online profiles of friends and colleagues from a menu of 35,000 skills that includes ‘tapping’ and ‘crystal ball.’

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Nigeria's Basketball Coach Is From...Vermont

There will be two American men’s basketball coaches at the Rio Olympics next month. One is Mike Krzyzewski. The other is a former college soccer player from Vermont named Will Voigt.

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Brazil's Other Epidemic

The equestrian world is buzzing about a Brazilian outbreak of glanders disease, a deadly equine respiratory condition, as the sport’s top riders and their mounts prepare for the Rio Games.

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Caffeine: The Performance Enhancer in Your Kitchen

Olympic athletes and other elite competitors turn to coffee and other caffeinated products for a perfectly legal boost.

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Yankees Ship Chapman to Cubs, but Intentions for 2016 Remain Cloudy

The Yankees settled on a suitor for closer Aroldis Chapman on Monday, shipping the flamethrowing closer to the Chicago Cubs for a package of four players including heralded 19-year-old shortstop Gleyber Torres.

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Zika Infection Risks Calculated for Pregnant Women, Olympic Attendees

First studies to estimate the risk of infection using mathematical models.

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Novelist Russell Banks on Train Travel and Nostalgia-Inducing Hotels

The author of 18 works of fiction and a new collection of travel writing, Russell Banks explains what makes for a great traveling companion, and what to do when threatened with a machete in the jungle.

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Beauty's New Wake-Up Call: Brow Dyeing

If you want well-groomed eyebrows and find daily penciling a pain, consider a growing trend: professionally dyed arches. Bonus: Insiders say you’ll look more alert, Botox not required

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New Jersey Shores Up Its Rising Wine Status

New Jersey’s winemaking history stretches back centuries, but its producers never earned much attention or respect. A handful of producers are working to change that and create a wine region of note.

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Well: Meet the Super Flasher: Some Menopausal Women Suffer Years of Hot Flashes

Some menopausal women get hot flashes early, some get them late, some get none at all. And then there is the “super flasher.”

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Well: Is ‘Generic Viagra’ Legitimate?

Online pharmacies selling cheap pills for erectile dysfunction can pose serious risks for consumers.

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Surgical Fix for a Bad Knee Involves a Ligament That May Have Little Import

A newly discovered ligament quickly gave rise to a reconstructive procedure, but orthopedic experts disagree on whether the surgery helps or harms.

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Beverly Hills Spec House Asks $48 Million

Developed by John Saca, the modernist home is being sold fully furnished; artworks by Picasso and Warhol are also available for purchase.

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Marijuana Edibles Are Getting Into Colorado Children’s Hands, Study Says

A study in JAMA Pediatrics says the rate of marijuana exposure in young children increased 150 percent since recreational use was legalized.

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Q&A: Cancer Survivor and Organ Donor: Can You Be Both?

It depends on a complex set of factors and questions, medical authorities. A transplant team would need to start with a donor’s full medical history.

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Well: The Hazards of Ankle Sprains

The injury can result in an unstable joint that causes problems to recur.

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Well: Helping Our School-Age Children Sleep Better

As we ask children to function in school, academically and socially, fatigue can affect their achievement and behavior.

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Ants That Make Progress Backward

Sahara desert ants navigate successfully while dragging their prey home

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The New Health Care: You Probably Don’t Need Dental X-Rays Every Year

For many people, it’s a needless expense that comes with needless risk.

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Editorial: When Health Insurers Merge Consumers Often Lose

Officials shouldn’t allow any merger unless it is structured in a way that improves competitive conditions.

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Editorial: Nursing Home Residents Still Vulnerable to Abuse

Proposed federal rules fail to restore the right to sue if you or your loved one is harmed in a nursing home.

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Advertising: Planned Parenthood Turns to Tumblr to Reach a Younger Audience

In a departure from traditional marketing, the organization’s 100th anniversary ad campaign features personal stories of patients, staff and volunteers.

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Two College Punters Die in Car Crash

Nebraska punter Sam Foltz and former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler died in a single-car accident on Saturday night in Wisconsin, where they were working as instructors at a football camp.

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Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Piazza Enter Baseball Hall of Fame

After taking divergent paths, Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza arrived in the same place on Sunday: the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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In China, a Robot's Place Is in the Kitchen

China is having a bout of robot fever, with “machine people” popping up from banks to badminton courts, but the enthusiasm has some worried about signs of a robot bubble.

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Does the Tour de France Need a Financial Fix?

The divide between cycling’s haves and have-nots has is leading some to ask whether pro cycling needs a budget or a salary cap, such as the NFL, NBA or even Formula 1 have done.

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The Crisis of Political Islam

First Egypt and now Turkey show the perils of ideological religious parties (and strongman rule), but other Muslim countries are faring better with democracy

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Tony Robbins Faces His Fears

The “life strategist” on fire walks, entitled children and fighting stressful situations.

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Chris Froome Races to Tour de France Victory

On Sunday, Chris Froome’s eight Team Sky lieutenants delivered him to Paris for his third victory in four years and Sky’s fourth since 2012.

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Russia Won't Face Complete Ban From Rio Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee cleared the way for scores of Russian athletes to be banned from the Rio Games, but stopped short of forcing the country’s entire delegation to stay home.

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What Fewer Russians Means for the Games---and the U.S.

Which Russians will actually compete in Rio? A decision by the International Olympic Committee stands to reshape the competitive landscape for the 2016 Summer Games.

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Personality Change May Be Early Sign of Dementia, Experts Say

A new diagnosis, mild behavioral impairment, is being proposed, including a 38-question checklist to one day identify people at greater risk for Alzheimer’s.

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Uncle Sam Wants You — Or at Least Your Genetic and Lifestyle Information

Government scientists want a million volunteers to share the secrets of their genes and lives for a research project into the causes and cures of disease.

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England Turns to Allardyce to Resurrect Its Fallen National Team

The longtime Premier League manager, who has made reclamation projects his area of expertise, gets the biggest project of all.

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Swimmers Want a Rio Snoozefest

Late nights at the pool mean Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky and co. will struggle for shut-eye, and their coaches are taking measures: blackout curtains, eye masks, no iPads in bed

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A Smart Alternative to the Boat Shoe

Same-old-same-old topsiders and uncivilized slides aren’t summer’s only footwear options: Stylish guys are turning to hard-soled leather slip-ons

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Why Russia Makes the Olympics Better

Regardless of whether Russian athletes deserve to be punished, the games will be less entertaining and less fulfilling if they are not in Rio

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The Secret of Popularity

What makes one classmate more popular than another? Research points to a key skill: the ability to tune in to another person’s perspective.

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Gray Matter: Zapping Their Brains at Home

The surprisingly astute world of do-it-yourself neural stimulation.

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Summer Travel and the Zika Virus

Travelers are headed to the Olympics and other destinations where mosquitoes are carrying the infection. Here’s what they should know.

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First Baby Born With Zika-Related Condition Is Reported in New York City

Health officials on Friday reported a baby born with microcephaly, a Zika-related condition marked by an abnormally small head and impaired brain development.

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U.S. Says Florida Network Defrauded Medicare and Medicaid of Over $1 Billion

Federal prosecutors charged three people, saying a scheme at a network of nursing and assisted-living facilities operated over a period of 14 years.

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A Home in Shelter Island, N.Y., Lists for a Record $32 Million

If the waterfront property, owned by retired advertising-executive Dick Tarlow, gets close to its asking price, it will dwarf the local record for the island.

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What a Brain Surgeon's VR Tool and Pokemon Go Have in Common

The tech pinpoints brain structures using a tech similar to Pokemon Go.

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Health Officials Preparing for Possible Zika Outbreak in Florida

Health officials investigating two cases in Florida.

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Florida Officials Investigating 2nd Case of Zika Possibly Acquired Locally

Authorities investigating whether the new case was contracted in the U.S.

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The Science of Fat: Skinny People With Obesity Issues? A Rare Window for Researchers

A small group of thin patients who develop disorders typically tied to obesity pose a medical mystery and a potential opportunity for scientists.

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Second Possible Zika Infection Is Found in Florida

If the two cases are confirmed, they would be the first transmissions in the continental United States.

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Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Hunger, Obesity and Lifting Weights

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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Well: Learning to Scale Peaks From My Underprotective Mother

A parent’s job is often to keep their children safe, to teach them to respect authority and stay out of trouble. Not my mom.

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Well: Summer Ice Cream Adventures

Reader responses to last week’s Intentional Summer challenge included ice cream made with beer, a cabbage sorbet and a politically minded family holding an “ice cream nominating convention.”

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Well: Can Statins Cause Diabetes?

Numerous studies have shown that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are linked to a small increase in the risk of Type 2 diabetes, even as they reduce the risk of heart attacks.

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Second Possible Zika Infection Is Found in Florida

If the two cases are confirmed, they would be the first transmissions in the continental United States.

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Chipotle’s Rough Spell Is No Help for Its Rivals

The failure of its competitors to capitalize on its food safety problems may provide some hope to Chipotle, whose business has been battered.

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Heroin and Pill Overdoses Claim Immigrant Victims, Catching Families Off Guard

Parents from Russia and the Middle East are often unfamiliar with the signs of drug abuse and may not know how to navigate the world of treatment and recovery.

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Sperm Banks Accused of Losing Samples and Lying About Donors

One lawsuit, by a California woman, claims a Los Angeles fertility center lost her late husband’s banked sperm, denying her the ability to have his children.

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U.S. Sues to Block Anthem-Cigna and Aetna-Humana Mergers

The Justice Department contends that allowing the mergers would quash competition, leading to higher prices for consumers and reducing their benefits.

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24 Rules for Sports at the Beach

Feel free to dive in the surf but avoid leather footballs and the guy with the metal detector.

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Russia Loses Appeal of Olympics Track Ban

An appeals court opened the door for a ban of the entire Russian team from next month’s Olympics with a ruling that athletes can be punished collectively for doping violations committed by officials and coaches.

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NBA Moves All-Star Game Over North Carolina Bathroom Law

The National Basketball Association said Thursday it is pulling its next All-Star Game from Charlotte, N.C, because of a state law that said transgender people must use bathrooms associated with their birth gender.

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Brazil Sells 100,000 Olympics Tickets in Less Than Five Hours

In spite of rising security concerns, Rio 2016 Olympics organizers said late Thursday that they managed to sell 100,000 tickets for the upcoming games in less than five hours.

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It's Difficult to Lose When You Have Mike Trout

Mike Trout is having an excellent season and his Los Angeles Angels have been on a hot streak as of late, but the team is still headed for a losing record, a rarity for clubs with such a prodigious young hitter.

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Chrysler Pacifica: A Minivan Minus the Shame

The beleaguered minivan has long been associated with lame domesticity, but Chrysler’s redesigned Pacifica could change all that, swears Dan Neil.

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The Big Reveal: Looks That Show Off Your Back

Let’s be upfront about fashion’s new rearview focus: Skin-baring cutouts and low dips are anything but backward—and you can even wear some of the more discreet tops and dresses to work.

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Touring the Italian Island Where Time (Mostly) Stands Still

Forget Capri. Off the coast of Naples, the small isle of Ischia has countless, picturesque villages, amazing deals and a delightful stuck-in-time quality

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Why This Chunky TV Beats a Skinny One

To make the Samsung SERIF TV look more at home in your home, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec smartly bucked the industry trend toward ever slimmer displays.

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Why---And How---You Should Be Using Maras Pepper

Warm, earthy Maras pepper transforms everything from salads to grilled meats. Here’s why this spice should be your new go-to.

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If the Workday Shrinks, Would We Waste More Time?

Dan Ariely answers readers’ questions about procrastinating at the office, breaking bad news and invading personal space.

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Montana Ranch Spanning 30,000 Acres Seeks $35 Million

Investor Robert Burch is selling Hobble Diamond Ranch, which includes a large timber-and-stone home with tasting room and sauna

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White Is the New Black for Luxury Real Estate

In a bold move, paint manufacturers, interior designers and real-estate developers pick white as their top color.

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Driveways That Go the Extra Mile

The driveway is becoming the main event—some boast their own roadside attractions, extensive landscaping and even a pro race track.

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The Debunker: Study That Reported Sharp Rise in Prostate Cancer Is Questioned

Widespread reports of a big increase in advanced prostate cancer were based on a study whose methodology has been criticized.

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Insurance Groups in New York Improperly Cut Home-Care Hours for Disabled Patients, Report Says

The study was co-sponsored by Medicaid Matters, which is an advocate for Medicaid beneficiaries, and by the New York chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

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Well: The ‘Intentional Summer’ Challenge: Name That Plant!

This week’s challenge: Find a plant in nature that you can’t identify and figure out what it is.

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Well: For Alexi Pappas, Nightmares Mean You Care

This is what elite runners dream about the night before a race.

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Sinosphere: China Investigating Data Leak and Swindling of H.I.V. Patients

People with H.I.V. across China report receiving calls from people with access to their medical information, and some say they were asked to send money.

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Critical Shopper: ‘Oh, Thanks, These Are Just My Gym Clothes.’

At Bandier, a new athleisure store in the Flatiron district, the idea is to look effortless.

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Matter: Updated Brain Map Identifies Nearly 100 New Regions

Data from 1,200 brain scans performed as part of the Human Connectome Project allowed researchers to unveil the brain’s hidden geography.

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Generic Crestor Wins Approval, Dealing a Blow to AstraZeneca

The F.D.A. allowed eight generics of the cholesterol-lowering pill to go on the market, a move that should considerably decrease its price.

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Tracking Zika Online: How Google Mapped the Start of an Outbreak

Miami and Washington, D.C,. top the cities with most Google searches for Zika.

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How Suzuki Became Ichiro

Ichiro is on the verge of 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball despite playing nine seasons in Japan—but he doesn’t view those years as lost time.

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Obituary Writing in the Selfie Age

A Haverhill, Mass., newspaperman teaches seniors how to tell their life story for the last time. “Don’t think that your life is any more insignificant than anyone else’s.”

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The Tour de France Tears Up its Unwritten Rulebook

Expanded TV coverage and declining age of the peloton is forcing riders in the Tour de France to abandon the race’s long-held gentlemanly agreements.

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WADA Reinstates Rio Anti-Doping Lab

The World Anti-Doping Agency said Wednesday that it had lifted the suspension of the Rio lab that will be the center of drug testing for Olympic athletes at next months’s Summer Games.

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The Best Wi-Fi Routers: No More Dead Zones

The newest home mesh networks from Eero, Luma, Ubiquiti and Linksys use teams of access points to bathe your home in Wi-Fi. Geoffrey A. Fowler picks the best.

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As Widow, Facebook's Sandberg Rethinks Parts of 'Lean In' Philosophy

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, whose husband died last year, is mourning publicly, prompting company executives to be more open about personal matters. His death has led her to rethink parts of her “Lean In” philosophy.

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When Investors Pull Silicon Valley Funding, Millennial CEOs Share Their Feelings

With investors pulling back on funding, some startup executives use blogs to describe the pain of missteps and layoffs in excruciating detail.

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The Day Humans Landed on the Moon

July 20 marks the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing

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Brain Mappers Create A Detailed Atlas of the Human Cortex

The maps could help future researchers probe the working brain, according to a new study

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Chinese Buyers Aim to Grab Italian Soccer Club AC Milan

A consortium including Chinese investors is close to a deal for Italian soccer club AC Milan.

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Trendy Brands Market Gender-Neutral Styles

Labels including Diesel, Zara and Mother Denim have launched “ungendered” collections of denim and other items cut to fit both men and women. But will they fit anyone well?

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When Your Travel Buddies Are Your Actual Buddies

Tour operators and travel agents are seeing a big increase in the number of people traveling with groups of friends. Spouses often aren’t included.

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Why TSA Security Lines Aren't as Bad as You'd Feared

Airports have reduced long lines with a surge of staffing and extra planning this summer, Scott McCartney writes. Can it last?

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Inside Andrew Zimmern's Kitchen

The host of the Travel Channel’s ‘Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern’ talks about knives to know, the beauty of schmaltz and why you should always order the mussels. Plus recipes for pearl rice balls with ginger-soy dipping sauce and one-pot Chinese chicken wings.

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All Wet: Three Waterfront Homes for Sale

Properties on the market in California, Michigan and Nevada that have frontage along the shoreline

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Nina Compton's Recipe for Roast Snapper and Vegetables With Arugula Pesto

This seafood recipe from Compère Lapin in New Orleans couldn’t be simpler. Red snapper roasts on a bed of summer vegetables. An arugula pesto adds just the right peppery bite.

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Well: Food, a Place to Sleep and Other Basic Patient Needs

I’m often surprised by how many of my patients struggle with housing, food and transportation.

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Downplayed Abbey: The Makeover of a Mansion

A Gilded Age estate in Tuxedo Park, N.Y., receives a family-friendly makeover fit for a contemporary clan

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A Reverse Mortgage to Buy a Home? Here's How

With a home-equity conversion mortgage, seniors can finance the purchase of a new home without monthly payments.

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Well: Lifting Lighter Weights Can Be Just as Effective as Heavy Ones

In a study, participants’ muscles got bigger and stronger whether they lifted heavy or light weights — as long as they lifted until they were tired.

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Zika Investigated in Florida; Possible First Homegrown Case in U.S.

If the case is confirmed, it would be the first time the Zika virus had been transmitted locally by mosquitoes in the United States.

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Unbuttoned: Fashion’s Newest Frontier: The Disabled and the Displaced

For years, designers responded to social problems by fund-raising. Now they’re taking it to a new level. Welcome to the world of solution-based design.

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Trilobites: Old Teeth Tell New Stories About People Who Didn’t Get Enough Sun

Researchers discovered a permanent record of vitamin D deficiency in old teeth that could provide insights on rickets and children’s health today.

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The Baton Rouge Gunman and ‘Targeted Individuals’

In online posts and videos, Gavin Long interacted with online groups loosely organized around the belief that government agents secretly stalk and harass everyday Americans.

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To France From Israel: Lessons on Living With Terror

A truck plowing through a crowd in Nice? Israeli citizens, security officials and experts say they’ve lived with, and planned for, such threats for decades.

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Confronting a Lingering Question About Zika: How It Enters the Womb

Zika, unlike most viruses that infect pregnant women, is able to cross from the bloodstream through the placenta, and scientists think they are closer to finding out why.

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A Big-Box Store in Brooklyn Stocked With 6,000 Wines

Although Brooklyn is most often characterized as the borough of natural wine stores and hipster wine bars, it also is home to the 8,000-square-foot Best Buy Liquors, which carries some 6,000 wines.

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Doping Whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov: Russia's Snowden?

A doping drama has gripped the sporting world, weeks ahead of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. And in Russia, one man is playing the role of chief villain.

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Why You Should Let Your Children Break the Rules Sometimes

Families can learn about boundaries and self-discipline when parents bend rules and shift children’s routines. Try ice cream before dinner.

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This $50 Smartphone May Be All You Need

Lock screen ads and an inadequate camera aside, the Blu R1 HD sold by Amazon gets the job done, Joanna Stern writes.

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Maple Syrup Breaks Away From Breakfast

Producers pour it on, using maple in cocktails, cheese, even oysters on the half-shell, for a healthier, more flavorful ‘savory extender.’

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Designing a Living Room That Really Pops

How artist Burton Morris reimagined his favorite room in his Los Angeles home.

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A Zest for Orange in Menswear

The bright, bold color popped on menswear runways for spring in London and New York. Orange can add ‘major attitude’ to a look but can be risky.

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Tackling Workers' Mental Health, One Text at a Time

As employers seek to reduce the costs of untreated mental illness among staffers, they are turning to mobile apps that can help workers find and receive treatment on their smartphones.

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Bunker Food: Not Just for the Apocalypse Anymore

Dehydrated Greek yogurt, gluten-free meals join freeze-dried pasta stalwarts as emergency-food companies seek to broaden customer appeal.

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Even Celebrity Chefs Struggle in the Hamptons

Hopes are high at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s new restaurant at the Topping Rose House hotel in Bridgehampton, but not many dining establishments survive for long on the East End of Long Island.

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How an American Took Down Judo

After winning the U.S.’s first Olympic gold medal in Judo four years ago, little-known Kayla Harrison started training to win its second.

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Twitter Signs NBA Streaming Deal

Twitter has scored a live-streaming deal with the National Basketball Association that will for the first time broadcast original programming created exclusively for the social media company.

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Pediatrics Group Issues Warning About 'Virtual Violence' and Children

American Academy of Pediatrics called for national discussion on violence.

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Zika Transmission From Woman to Man Reported for First Time

The virus had previously been known to be transmitted from men to their partners.

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Mass Overdose of K2 Marijuana Eyed as Cause of 'Zombieland' in NYC

Synthetic marijuana is believed to have caused dozens of overdoses in NYC.

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Hospitals Ready to Treat Protesters, Delegates at Conventions

Hospitals are forbidding staff vacations and prepping emergency plans.

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7 Things You Need to Do to Protect Yourself from Ticks

Stay safe while in the outdoors this summer.

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10 Organizers for the RNC Hit With Norovirus in Cleveland

Health dept. believes they were infected in California.

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A Smart Alternative to the Boat Shoe

Same-old-same-old topsiders and uncivilized slides aren’t summer’s only footwear options: Stylish guys are turning to hard-soled leather slip-ons

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A British Land Rover for the All- American Road Trip

A tour of the U.S. was made all the more special thanks to the legendary road warrior.

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Walt Frazier Is Still Living the Penthouse Life

The former New York Knick grew up with seven sisters and a brother, but got his famous sense of fashion from his father.

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Well: How the Government Supports Your Junk Food Habit

The most popular junk foods come from crops that are heavily subsidized by the federal government.

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I.V.F. Does Not Raise Breast Cancer Risk, Study Shows

The largest study to date shows little evidence of an increased risk in breast cancer among women who have undergone fertility treatments.

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Zika Virus Case in Utah Baffles Health Officials

A “family contact“ of an infected man who died last month got the virus but has fully recovered.

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Well: Cutting Sugar Rapidly Improves Heart Health Markers

Obese children who cut sugar from their diets saw improvements in markers of heart disease after just nine days.

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Fixes: Winning the Campaign to Curb Teen Pregnancy

Pregnancy among teenagers in America is falling, due to unpredicted influences. And Colorado is leading the way toward another drop.

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Global Health: Hotlines Faster Than Hospitals in Pinpointing Dengue, Study Says

Calls to public health hotlines in Pakistan confirmed outbreaks two or three weeks earlier, according to a new study.

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Reactions: Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.

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Al Pacino and Jackie Collins Homes Sell in $30 Million Deal

Real-estate investor Ben Nehmadi is buying the former home of the late novelist as well as a neighboring house currently occupied by the actor.

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'Ghostbusters' Director Paul Feig On His Made-It-Big Style

Now that he’s got money to spend, the director behind comedies like ‘Bridesmaids’ and ‘The Heat’ says, ‘I want to live my life looking like the people in the classy foreign films I love’

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Ex-Cardinals Staffer Sentenced 46 Months for Hacking Houston Astros

Ex-St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was handed a 46-month prison sentence and ordered to pay $279,038 for hacking into the Houston Astros’ personnel database.

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Xbox One S Hits Stores Aug. 2

Microsoft Corp.’s next Xbox, the Xbox One S, lands in stores on Aug. 2. But while the new videogame console is a smaller and more powerful than the original Xbox One, gamers should consider a few things before opting into an upgrade.

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What a Sex Therapist Is Really Thinking

Couples are often anxious about admitting to problems in their sex life. Therapist Sari Cooper says communication is key to reinvigorating intimate relationships.

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New Surgical Thread May Double As Biosensor

In animal studies, these threads can transmit readings of stress to monitor infection.

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Cleveland Invents a New Bagel, Hits New York With Schmear Campaign

The GOP convention host city, fresh from a recent NBA title, finds another new point of pride: its own bagel. Locals say it tops the ones from New York and Montreal.

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Report Finds Russian Olympic Doping Conspiracy

An independent investigation ordered by the World Anti-Doping Agency has found evidence of a conspiracy at the highest levels of Russian sports to corrupt the testing lab at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

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Olympic Doping Just Part of Sick Spectacle

The reports of Russia’s system are outrageous, but sports fans are running empty on outrage when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs

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Why Placebos Really Work: The Latest Science

New evidence suggests the fake drugs may cause changes in the body, not just the mind.

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Tests on Leg Arteries May Tell More Than Neck Studies

Doctors may detect signs of cardiovascular disease in patients much earlier by taking ultrasound scans of arteries supplying blood to the legs instead of the neck.

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A Speed Demon Chooses Rugby

Sprinter Carlin Isles, fast enough to qualify for the Olympic trials in track and field, is heading to Rio to compete in rugby’s return to the Games after 92 years.

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Psychology Experts on How Police Cope With Fear, Stress

Police psychologists are trained to help officers cope with stressful jobs.

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Can You Get Addicted to Sunbathing?

Despite the cancer risks, millions of people persist in soaking up UV rays. Is it possible to become addicted to tanning?

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Novelist Rumaan Alam on a Tequila That Actually Improves the Memory

A sip of Tequila Fortaleza Añejo takes author Rumaan Alam back to the beginning of his relationship with his husband, even as they sit down to dinner with the family they’ve made since.

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Zika Mystery: Elderly Patient Transmits Virus to Caregiver

Authorities stumped after family member of an elderly Zika patient was infected.

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Smarter Ways to Teach Family Members Medical Skills

As care at home becomes more common, families are learning complex tasks traditionally performed in hospitals or nursing homes.

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Companies Try New Ways to Attract Patients to Drug Trials

Pharmaceutical makers monitor online forums to develop effective recruitment approaches and send cars to pick up patient volunteers.

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Well: A Hunger Crisis in the L.G.B.T. Community

The affluence of several prominent figures masks a bleak reality: Many people in the L.G.B.T. community go hungry, a new report shows.

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Well: An App to Deconstruct Your Food

Using yoga-posing pears and bike-riding melons, a new app deconstructs your food, giving you a trove of information not found on a typical food label.

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Well: A Pediatrician’s View on Gun Violence and Children

Pediatricians view guns and violence as a public health issue, which means talking to parents about how to keep their children safe, and looking for strategies — technological, behavioral and legal — to make everyone safer.

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How Virtual Reality Can Help Heal Mental Trauma

Skip Rizzo is a clinical psychologist who uses virtual reality to help patients, including veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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What Images of Terror Can Do to the Brain

How to avoid being traumatized by terror attacks.

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Zika Data From the Lab, and Right to the Web

A primate lab’s free sharing of information, contrary to the norm of saving data for publication, may lead to a model for responding to epidemics.

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Well: The Narcissist Next Door

Know anyone who is highly competitive, and portrays himself as a winner and all others as losers?

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The New Health Care: Repeat After Me: Cold Does Not Increase Odds of Catching Cold

Enshrined in the very term we use for rhinovirus, it’s a myth that refuses to go away.

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Insurers, Pushing for Higher Rates, Challenge Key Component of Health Law

A federal review process intended to keep premiums down is being tested in Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas and Wyoming, where companies have requested big increases.

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Makers of Humira and Enbrel Using New Drug Patents to Delay Generic Versions

Six years after the Affordable Care Act cleared the way for biosimilars, as the generic versions of biotechnology drugs are called, progress has been slow.

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What Is a Constant Cycle of Violent News Doing to Us?

Nothing good. Experts suggested limiting your exposure to violent imagery and social media.

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Trilobites: Why Jet Lag Can Feel Worse When You Travel West to East

Researchers produced a mathematical model of certain brain cells to help explain why travel’s toll on fliers feels more severe in one direction than the other.

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Well: The Weekly Health Quiz: Cavities, Carbs and Coffee

Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.

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'Pokémon Go' Players Cash In

Exploding interest in “Pokémon Go” is tempting experienced players to cash in by selling their high-powered game accounts. Dozens of advertisements can be found on bulletin-board services.

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Folding Chairs That Put the Cool in Collapsible

These stylish, non-generic folding chairs are portable, stashable and handy when you’re hosting a crowd indoors or out.

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Erick Aybar's Season for the Ages---But Not in a Good Way

Atlanta Braves shortstop Erick Aybar is on pace to record one of the worst offensive seasons by any position player in Major League Baseball in over a generation.

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12 Signs You're Playing Too Much 'Pokémon Go'

Is your ‘Pokémon Go’ addiction dragging you down? Here’s when to seek help.

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Analysis That Falls Through the Generation Gaps

Groupings such as baby boomer and millennial appeal to those seeking to measure social and cultural change, but the cutoffs are fuzzy, and critics say the descriptions can be insulting stereotypes.

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The Trump Before Trump

There are lessons for today’s Republican Party in the ill-fated populist insurgency of William Jennings Bryan.

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Stenson Outduels Mickelson to Win British Open

Henrik Stenson won the British Open, shooting a final round 8-under 63 to beat Phil Mickelson by three strokes.

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Brazil to Review Security Procedures After Attack in Nice

The Brazilian government said it would review all security procedures regarding the Olympic Games following Thursday’s terrorist truck attack in Nice, France.

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Why Golf's Graybeards Rule Britannia

The game’s older players find the most success at the British Open—just ask 59-year-old Mark O’Meara who made the cut at Royal Troon

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Brady Will Serve Four Game Suspension

The Patriots quarterback ended the 18-month saga widely known as “Deflategate” after his most recent effort to overturn the suspension was denied

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How to Talk to Children About Terror Attacks

Experts give advice for families after multiple terror attacks.

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Your Guide to the Spring 2017 Menswear Trends

Mega-shouldered suits and Pepto-pink sport coats are not for everyone (or, you might argue, anyone). But there are other more wearable looks in our guide to the spring 2017 menswear shows in London, Milan, Paris and New York, which ended this week.

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First Case of Female-to-Male Transmission of Zika Is Recorded

The new evidence widens the pool of those at risk from the virus, which had been thought to pass only from men to women or between two men during sex.

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Sbarro Pizza-Chain Scion Lists Hamptons Home for $32 Million

Anthony Sbarro, son of the founders of the pizza chain, said the home was furnished by Italian architect and designer Achille Salvagni down to its bronze door handles.

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Well: My Autistic Son’s Lesson: No One Is Broken

Instead of telling our son to stop running and humming, we thumped and flapped along with him.

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Matter: Fecal Transplants Can Be Life-Saving, but How?

Fecal transplants have proved effective against a bacterial infection. But scientists still have a lot to learn.

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Well: Brooklyn Fencer Seeks Olympic Gold

Nzingha Prescod, 23, says she is excited by “the idea of little black girls turning on the TV to see someone like them fencing.”

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Well: Brooklyn Fencer Seeks Olympic Gold

Nzingha Prescod, 23, says she is excited by “the idea of little black girls turning on the TV to see someone like them fencing.”

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The New Old Age: No Hearing Aid? Some Gizmos Offer Alternative to ‘Speak Up!’

Some personal sound amplification products work as well as traditional hearing aids, researchers find — and cost far less.

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Well: Doctors Should Listen to Patient Instincts

How patients say they feel may be a good indicator of their general health.

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Well: Ask Well: Can You Eat Foods Past the ‘Sell By’ Date?

As a general rule, most foods can be consumed days, weeks or even months past the dates printed on packaging — unless they’re moldy.

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Well: The $1,600 Marathon

I wondered how much this, my sixth marathon, would cost me. And not just the race fee, but the total of every little thing that I would spend money on to get me from my first training run to race day.

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Dr. Alfred G. Knudson, the ‘Mendel of Cancer Genetics,’ Dies at 93

A 1971 theory on the inheritable nature of retinoblastoma in children, proved in 1986, is credited with helping advance the framework of how cancers are studied.

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K2 Overdoses Surge in New York: At Least 130 Cases This Week Alone

The tally for Monday through Wednesday nearly matched the total for all of June, a rise in use of the synthetic drug that is alarming officials.

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Paying Farmers to Go Organic, Even Before the Crops Come In

Demand for organic crops so outstrips the supply that some food brands are underwriting farmers’ arduous and costly transition to organic production.

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G.M.O. Labeling Bill Gains House Approval

The bill would require companies to indicate that foods have genetically engineered ingredients, but disagreement remains over how that would be done.

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Golf History Slips by Phil Mickelson

At the British Open, the 46-year-old narrowly misses a record finish as birdie putt on No. 18 lips out—but round of 63 gives him a three shot lead in Troon

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The Chicago Cubs: Baseball's Human Lego Set

The Chicago Cubs are built for maximum versatility on the diamond, thanks to the efforts of Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon to assemble a roster of players who can play anywhere.

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An All-American, Great Lake Getaway

If you’re after a slower pace this summer—a quaintly all-American vacation marked by waterfront bonfires, creaky lighthouses and cherry pie—make your way to Lake Michigan, where Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula is wide open.

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How Much Weed Is in a Joint? Pot Experts Have a New Estimate

Data from drug-related arrests offered a new insight into a matter critical for marijuana research and drug policy.

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Well: When Runners Don’t Have Real Jobs: A Film Featuring Alexi Pappas

A short film about the different lives of elite runners.

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Well: Keeping a Move to a New House in Perspective

The magnitude of cancer provides a scale against which every other crisis falls happily short.

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Editorial: Congress Takes a Vacation Without Doing Anything About Zika

The failure to fund the fight against Zika will put thousands of people at risk.

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Nina Compton's Recipe for Spaghetti Vongole

From Compère Lapin in New Orleans comes this light, bright and briny summer pasta topped with clams and a lemony parsley gremolata.

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Yale's New Dean of Architecture on Plywood and Mood Lighting

Newly appointed Deborah Berke, the first female head of the Yale School of Architecture, defends the underdog building material, finds inspiration in artichokes and insists on lights you can control

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Great Cabernet at a Fraction of the Price? Look to Sonoma

However great Sonoma’s wines might be, they are often overshadowed by the much-lauded Cabernets made in Napa. Yet Sonoma’s best rival those of its more famous neighbor, and cost far less

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Well: The ‘Intentional Summer’ Challenge: Try an Unusual Ice Cream Flavor

Research shows we are more likely to embrace a novel taste if we can choose it. How about chocolate-chili ice pops or corn ice cream?

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Well: An Early Bedtime for Kids May Fight Weight Gain

Preschool children who are in bed by 8 p.m. are far less likely to be obese during adolescence than children who stay up late.

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Senate Approves Bill to Combat Opioid Addiction Crisis

The comprehensive measure was a rare instance of consensus in Congress, although Democrats say the bill is an empty promise without funding.

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National Health Spending to Surpass $10,000 a Person in 2016

The Obama administration on Wednesday noted the milestone after years of slow growth and said health care would account for 20 percent of the economy by 2025.

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Johnny Depp Relists French Village for More Than Twice the Price

Now asking about $55 million, the unusual estate includes a church and a ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’-theme wine cave

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The Garage Apartment Gets a Luxury Makeover

Homeowners are building spaces above the garage for guests, relatives and renters, complete with hardwood floors and marble countertops.

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How Star Athletes Lost Millions to a Great Idea

A plan to sell options for tickets to post-season games was wildly popular but ultimately unprofitable. That’s when the alleged fraud began.

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Tom Brady's 'Deflategate' Appeal Rejected by Federal Court

A federal appeals court has rejected New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady’s attempt to get a new hearing on his “Deflategate” suspension.

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Settle in for 870 Minutes of Nonstop Golf Action

Coverage of the first day of the British Open on Golf Channel will stretch to 14.5 hours, making it one of the longest live broadcasts of anything just about anywhere this year.

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Chris Froome's New Tour de France Tactic: Attack Everywhere

Defending champion Chris Froome has surged to the top of the Tour de France standings by building a lead on stages he’s not supposed to be good at.

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The Unwritten Rules on Going Sleeveless

Designers love shoulder-baring looks, yet many women are self-conscious about showing their arms; when to go for it.

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'Pokémon Go': Why You Should Play

It’s much more than a game—it’s the future of how we’re going to interact with computers.

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Barry Diller Talks Travel

The entertainment and online media businessman talks about Expedia, Travelocity, Orbitz and Hotels.com and the future of online trip-planning.

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Forecast for Men: Casual Styles

Breezy, informal looks and styles combining elements of sports-influenced and tailored clothing ruled at New York Fashion Week: Men’s this week.

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Off to Brazil for the Olympics? How to Fit In

The dress code for the summer games is footloose and fancy free with an eye toward caution

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The Great American Road Trip

From Walt Whitman to “Thelma and Louise,” Amanda Foreman looks at the history of the American road trip.

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How to Take Your Kids Out to Eat and Actually Enjoy the Experience

Dining with children can be both fun and educational.

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Well: Can Running Make You Smarter?

To strengthen your mind, you may first want to exert your leg muscles, according to a sophisticated new experiment involving people, mice and monkeys.

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Well: Myths About Teenagers and Risk-Taking

Yes, trouble heats up in the summer, but a quick spin around the research gives parents reason to feel hopeful, not helpless.

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Well: The Doctor-Patient Relationship Is Alive and Well

When I close the door to the exam room and it’s just the patient and me, the power of human connection becomes palpable.

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Well: Talking to Kids About Racial Violence

It’s tempting to avoid painful conversations. Experts say we shouldn’t.

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The Couch in Rainbow Colors: ‘L.G.B.T.-Affirming’ Therapy

An ‘L.G.B.T.-affirming’ philosophy in clinical psychology at one university is helping to shape the course of therapy, though not without detractors.

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Public Health: Obama on Obamacare’s Flaws: An Assessment

Two Times health reporters discuss the president’s frank analysis that the health law has weaknesses that need to be addressed.

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Immigration Detention Center in Arizona Failed to Contain Measles Outbreak

Health officials say the disease was spread by unvaccinated staff members at the facility in Eloy, Ariz.

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Study of Juno Therapeutics Leukemia Treatment Is Allowed to Resume

The government said two deaths that prompted it to stop the study had been caused by a drug used in pretreatment, not the leukemia treatment.

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The Curious Case of the Fainting Models

Healthy young men and women, hired specifically for their freakish physical gifts, can sometimes pass out at a fashion show. What gives?

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The Honda Ridgeline: Why You Can't Ignore It Anymore

Once overlooked by buyers due to its idiosyncratic styling, the Honda Ridgeline midsize truck is redesigned and demanding new attention.

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How French Cooks Do Quick and Easy

Take a page out of France’s ‘Simplissime’ books and keep recipes—not to mention cleanup—minimal.

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The High-Tech Secret to Perfect Smoked Brisket and Ribs

Looking for an easy way to unleash your inner pitmaster? Try a ‘smart,’ computer-controlled smoker. We review the latest from Char-Broil, Traeger, Bradley and BBQ Guru.

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Zika Transmission Risk During Olympics Is Low, CDC Says

Olympics travel is a fraction of overall travel to Zika-affected countries.

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How a Condo Association Could Kill a Sale

Mortgage lenders are stricter when financing condos and may decline a home loan if the condo association isn’t financially stable.

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Quirky Condo Amenities Coming to a Building Near You

Real-estate developers are relying on unusual features, like a Lenny Kravitz-designed sound lounge and a Wall Street trading club, to stand out

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'Today' Show's Matt Lauer Lists Hamptons Mansion

The television anchor puts his Sag Harbor home on the market after picking up Richard Gere’s waterfront Hamptons estate.

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Royals Power American League to All-Star Win

Kansas City Royals Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez became the first pair of teammates to homer in the same All-Star Game since 2004 as the American League beat the National League for the fourth straight year, 4-2.

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Barbie's Running for President, Too

Mattel is rolling out its new presidential Barbie doll set, and she comes with a female vice president, hailing ‘the first all-female ticket.’

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Finally, Someone to Translate Australian Rules Football

A confounding sport from Down Under gets a “Footytionary” for its jargon, complete with Chinese translations; clangers, bananas and speccies.

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Paterno Knew of Sandusky Abuse in 1976, Court Papers Say

Testimony in newly released documents alleges that former Penn State head football coach rebuffed boy making allegation.

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Tim Duncan's Other Career as an Academic Psychologist

Tim Duncan, who announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, ended his career in academic psychology some 20 years earlier.

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Why Employers Don't Give Two Weeks' Notice

State laws let employers fire at will, but they risk damaging their reputation and demoralizing employees

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The Olympics Could Use a Mulligan on Golf

As top players choose to skip the Rio Games, golf’s much-anticipated return to the Olympics has become a major embarrassment.

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Zika-Infected Elderly Patient Dies in US

Patient had underlying health conditions.

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10 Things We Learned From 'Absolutely Fabulous'

After a four-year hiatus, the tipsy fashionistas Patsy Stone (Joanna Lumley) and Edina Monsoon (Jennifer Saunders) are back this summer in “Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie.”

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Scientists Break Down Why Flying East Is Worse for Jet Lag

Study explains how a rapid shift in daylight affects "pacemaker" cells in brain.

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President Obama Defends Obamacare in Medical Journal

Obama said Affordable Care Act has lead to "significant progress" in health care.

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Dallas Surgeon's Poignant Message About Defending Police, But Also Fearing Them

Dr. Brian Williams gave emotional statement about standing by Dallas officers.

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How to Work Together on a Family Project

Getting children and parents to team up seems impossible but worthwhile; Here are some strategies to foster teamwork, writes Sue Shellenbarger.

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Supermarkets Invite Shoppers to Drink While They Shop

High-end grocery stores set up wine bars and beer gardens, and install cup holders in shopping carts, to lure customers to linger longer.

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A Corvette Finds a Proper Home

A rare 1963 split-window Corvette was long the object of desire.

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Freestyle Fried Rice

Savvy chefs are coming up with ever more creative spins on this basic dish, and you can too. Just follow these rules of thumb. Or try these recipes for fried-chicken, whole-grain and paella-style variations.

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Matthew Modine Grew Up With Drive-Ins for Backyards

The actor lived in a series of homes in California and Utah while his father worked managing outdoor theaters; moving from a ‘Children of the Corn’ town to a ‘James Bond’ house

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A Sea Floor Microscope

An underwater microscope that divers can use to view corals on the sea floor can show details down to one micron, or one-hundredth the width of a human hair.

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Well: For Coffee Drinkers, the Buzz May Be in Your Genes

Is coffee good for you or bad for you? The answer may be in your genetic makeup.

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Well: Pokémon Has Kids on the Move — and in Their Phones

The game gets children off the couch, but do our usual screen time limits apply?

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On the Runway: Respite From ‘Brexit’ Proves a Boon to British Spas

Demand is mounting for massages and relaxation treatments in London.

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Obama Offers Ways to Improve His Health Care Law

The president suggested creating a public plan like Medicare to promote competition and criticized pharmaceutical companies for failing to lower drug prices.

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Mr. Peanut Collectors Hunt for a Rare Treasure: New Mr. Peanut Collectors

As the monocled mascot turns 100, the Peanut Pals club launches an effort to butter up potential members under 70

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Can New Devices Match Heimlich to Stop Choking?

Two new devices work like plungers to suck out obstructions in a choking person’s airway. Laura Johannes on whether they work as an alternative to abdominal thrusts.

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A New Way to Prevent Muscle Cramps

Nobel Prize winner Rod MacKinnon found that pungent and spicy tastes can hinder neurological misfires that cause muscle cramping. He and others developed the spicy drink, Hotshot, to help.

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Doctors Treat First Patient With Newly Approved Heart Stent

Absorbable stent from Abbott is used in hopes of reducing repeat procedures and other complications in treating blocked arteries.

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Radiologists Take On Bigger Role in Diagnosing

The doctors who interpret imaging scans have begun working more closely with physicians who make medical decisions for patients at NYU Langone Medical Center.

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A Workout for Leading the U.S. Women's Volleyball Team, Again

After surgeries on her right shoulder and knee, U.S. women’s national volleyball team leader Christa Dietzen revamped her workouts to avoid strain and focus on recovery since her 2012 silver medal Olympic performance.

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Baseball Remembers How to Score Runs

After years of weak offense, scoring is once again up as more hitters adopt a boom-or-bust approach and swing for the fences

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Tim Duncan Departs, Brilliantly, Without Vanity

The San Antonio Spurs’ humble legend exits just as he played, despite 19 seasons of categorical success.

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Jordan Spieth Follows Fellow Star Golfers in Skipping Rio

Jordan Spieth withdrew from the Olympics on Monday, meaning golf will return to the Summer Games next month without any of the top four players in the world.

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The Season's Best Luxury Camping Gear

Make camping a little more sumptuous with a black-out tent that lets you snooze late, a solar backpack to charge a slew of gadgets and a bed-like sleeping bag.

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Rockstar's Russ Weiner Spends $20 Million on Miami Beach Home

The creator of the energy drink pays cash for a waterfront property with a private dock on Biscayne Bay.

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Well: No Health Benefit to Replacing Fat With Carbs

Diets that replace saturated fats with carbohydrates are unlikely to make you any healthier, a new study shows.

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Reactions: Letters to the Editor

Readers react to articles in Science Times.

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Pearl Jewelry That Is Anything But Prim

Single-strand pearls and studs? So old school, say jewelry designers who are creating defiantly improper settings for the lustrous orbs

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Fighting Zika in the US: The Battle Over GMO Mosquitoes

How a Florida Keys island could change the way we fight mosquito-borne diseases.

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Folding Chairs That Put the Cool in Collapsible

These stylish, non-generic folding chairs are portable, stashable and handy when you’re hosting a crowd indoors or out.

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A Cavity-Fighting Liquid Lets Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills

The liquid, an alternative to a filling, can be brushed on a decaying tooth — a painless and cheaper solution for dental patients.

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Global Health: Researchers Try Grindr App to Give Out H.I.V. Self-Testing Kits

The initial study was confined to Los Angeles, but the idea is considered “ripe for expansion” to other cities and even overseas.

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Well: With Coercive Control, the Abuse Is Psychological

Coercive control is a strategy that relies on manipulation, humiliation and isolation.

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Mets' Closer Jeurys Familia Is an Attack Dog and Barks Like One Too

Off the field, Mets closer Jeurys Familia is a “big-time goofball” but his personality completely changes when he is on the mound.

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Pancake Mix Recalled Over Concerns About E. coli

Specific lots of blueberry pancake mix are being voluntarily recalled.

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Dr. Paid Less: An Old Title Still Fits Female Physicians

A broad analysis of salary information from public medical schools found that women made almost $20,000 less a year than comparable male doctors.

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Well: To Stem Obesity, Start Before Birth

Researchers are tracing the origins of obesity to the pre-pregnancy weight of a child’s mother and father.

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Well: Thumb Suckers and Nail Biters May Develop Fewer Allergies

Thumb sucking and nail biting worries parents, but now new research shows that children with those bad habits may develop fewer allergies later in life.

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Well: More Nonsmoking Teens Inhaling Flavored Nicotine Through Vaping

Teenagers who never would have smoked cigarettes are now ‘vaping’ with e-cigarettes, a study found.

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