The New Golf Vacation: Quicker, Easier and More Fun

Golf resorts in top destinations—from Pinehurst to Cabo San Lucas—are breaking with tradition, offering players of all skill levels faster, more playful ways to tee off. Plus: The best par-three courses in the U.S.

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A Cookbook Packed With Red-Blooded Vegetarian Fare

The ‘Superiority Burger Cookbook” is full of wit, smart technique and the sort of deeply satisfying food you’ll find yourself craving at 2 a.m.

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Glut of marijuana in Oregon is cautionary tale, experts say

A massive oversupply of legal marijuana in Oregon has pot prices in the state in freefall, and small, craft cannabis producers say they're losing their businesses to marijuana retail chains and out-of-state investors.

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Doctors: A More Egalitarian Hospital Culture Is Better for Everyone

A new study proves that hospitals can change, and that a more open culture can help patients do better.

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2019 McLaren Senna: A Pet Racecar for Billionaires

Named for an F1 legend, this track-ready racer can reach 211 mph. But it’s really for billionaire civilians zooming out for coffee. Dan Neil takes one for a spin.

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A Chocolate Cake Recipe That's Seriously Intense

The boldly bittersweet, entirely flourless (and incidentally gluten-free) torta di capri delivers maximum richness along with a vertiginous cacao count.

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Summer Reads for Perfectionists

Overachievers have long pursued the perfect, despite a propensity for screwing up—a state of affairs three new books explore

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Why the Shiny Nude Pump Must Die

Heralded for their supposed leg-lengthening powers and versatility, skin-colored stilettos are a misguided go-to that must be replaced.

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Women take abortion pills in Northern Ireland protest

Pro-abortion rights campaigners have taken what they say are abortion pills outside a Belfast court as pressure grows to ease Northern Ireland's strict ban on terminating pregnancies

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How One Bargain Blazer Can Change A Woman's Career

Sloane Crosley, the author of the new essay collection ‘Look Alive Out There,’ on her favorite, dependably professional-looking Italian jacket.

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You May Never Have to Plug In Your Smartphone Again

Don’t tie yourself down with charger wires. Now a handsome wireless charging pad can juice up your devices at once, whether you’re at home or even on the road

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Worried Your Feet Smell, Guys? Here's the Solution

New sweet-smelling products paired with a foolproof routine can combat the odor of a sock-free summer lifestyle.

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WATCH: What to know about new colon cancer guidelines

The American Cancer Society is urging most people to start screening at age 45 instead of 50.

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WATCH: What to know about new colon cancer guidelines

The American Cancer Society is urging most people to start screening at age 45 instead of 50.

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Gambians file suit against ex-leader over alleged HIV 'cure'

Gambians file suit against ex-leader Jammeh over alleged HIV 'cure,' saying they suffered

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Voices: 25 and Still Alive

“I’m fine,” I say. But I’m not fine. I almost died at 24 of a heart attack caused by a rare autoimmune disorder.

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Can your diet after giving birth affect your mental health?

Advice on what women should eat in the weeks and months after giving birth is much less clear.

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Roseanne’s ‘Ambien-Tweeting,’ Explained. Sorta.

The drug is infamous for bizarre side effects, but online ranting is not one of them.

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Growing Up With Helen Frankenthaler on Cape Cod

As a Frankenthaler show opens in Provincetown, stepdaughter Lise Motherwell recalls childhood summers with the artist there—and the emotional resonance of exhibiting the work where it was made.

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Trump remaking federal policy on women's reproductive health

Trump administration methodically remaking federal policy on reproductive health, delighting conservatives and alarming women's rights activists

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Trump signs bill for terminal patients to try unproven drugs

President Donald Trump has signed legislation that would help people with deadly diseases try experimental treatments

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How Instagram is Changing the Way Men Dress---For the Worse

As designers discover that loud, attention-getting men’s clothes stand out the most on social media, garishness is driving sales. Is subdued style doomed?

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A Nile Cruise with Retro-Glamour Appeal

This luxurious vintage riverboat offers an Agatha Christie-style exploration of Egypt’s ancient ruins—without the fatal plot twist

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How Tattoo Artists and Streetwear Stir Fashion Sales

To court millennials and Gen Z shoppers, Barneys, Nordstrom and other big stores are taking a page from younger, hipper counterparts like Dover Street Market.

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New guidelines for colonoscopy screenings up age to 45 from 50

The American Cancer Society released new guidelines for rectal cancer screening.

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Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50

New guidelines says US adults should begin colon cancer screenings at 45, not 50

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Cancer Group Calls for Colorectal Cancer Screening Starting at Age 45

The American Cancer Society says routine screening should begin at age 45, rather than 50, reflecting the rise of colorectal cancer in younger patients.

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The Quest to Recover a Lost Frank Lloyd Wright Building

Architects in Canada are trying to restore a Frank Lloyd Wright building demolished in the 1930s. The trouble is, they aren’t sure exactly how Wright designed it in the first place.

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A New Level of Security on Your Business Trip

Companies are placing more emphasis on tracking employees on the road as a safety measure, in a practice called duty of care.

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WATCH: How 3 women lost 100 pounds each without surgery

Three women share their inspirational weight loss journeys and their tips for others looking to shed pounds, live on "GMA."

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WATCH: How 3 women lost 100 pounds each without surgery

Three women share their inspirational weight loss journeys and their tips for others looking to shed pounds, live on "GMA."

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How 3 women lost over 100 pounds each by changing their diets and lifestyles

The women shared their inspirational stories, and weight-loss tips, with "GMA."

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Packaging error leads to birth control pill recall in US

Allergan is voluntarily recalling packs of its birth control pills in the U.S. because of a packaging error with placebos, increasing the possibility of unintended pregnancy

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The Largest Health Disparity We Don’t Talk About

Americans with serious mental illnesses die 15 to 30 years younger than those without.

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Phys Ed: Hate High-Intensity Exercise? Try It. You Might Like It.

Just trying a H.I.I.T. workout for the first time may be a critical step in including high-intensity training as part of your everyday routine.

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The Latest: Portugal's parliament rejects legal euthanasia

Portuguese lawmakers have rejected proposals to make Portugal one of only a handful of countries in the world allowing euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide

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M: Scared of High-Intensity Interval Training? A Heart Monitor Can Make it Fun and Easy

The popular fitness trend sounds brutal. But a simple tool can make it speed by.

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Bayer selling $9B in ag business ahead of Monsanto merger

Bayer selling $9 billion in ag business to clear way for Monsanto merger

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A Day in the Life of Philanthropist Sarah Arison

Meet the 33-year-old whose arts-education foundation has mentored Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis and Nicki Minaj, alongside the next generation of great artists.

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A New Art Space in New York City's East Village

The Swiss Institute, a well regarded arts nonprofit, opens its first permanent space.

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They’re Out of Prison. Can They Stay Out of the Hospital?

Community health workers who used to be locked up themselves help recently released inmates get care for mental illness, addiction and other health problems.

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Put a Ring on It? Millennial Couples Are in No Hurry

Young adults not only marry and have children later than previous generations, they take more time to get to know each other before tying the knot.

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The Family That Has Elevated Everyday Items to Art

Over generations, the Aübock family of Vienna has built a temple to craftsmanship

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The 5 Most Upscale Stadiums for Foodies

Boiled peanuts and greasy pizza are no longer requisite fare at sporting events. These five stadiums are bringing in big-name chefs, decadent eats and upscale drinks.

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Health officials 'cautiously optimistic' on Ebola response

Health officials 'cautiously optimistic' on Ebola outbreak response in Congo city

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Justices allow Arkansas to enforce abortion restrictions

The Supreme Court is allowing Arkansas to put in effect restrictions on how abortion pills are administered

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A Luxury Classic From Indiana's 'Little Detroit'

An executive’s time in Connersville, Ind., sparks a love for the town’s automotive history and a car made there by industrialist E.L. Cord

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In the Era of Genomic Testing, Are Big Clinical Trials an 'Endangered Species'?

Amid health care tailored to an individual’s DNA, do massive clinical trials that take years and involve thousands of patients still matter?

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Clues to Parkinson's From How You Use Your Computer

A study involving the search engine Bing shows how artificial intelligence might detect medical conditions traditional medicine misses.

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WATCH: Chewing gum while walking may lead to weight loss

Chewing gum isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of weight loss.

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Portugal's parliament debates whether to allow euthanasia

Portuguese lawmakers are preparing for a landmark debate on whether to make Portugal one of only a handful of countries in the world allowing euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide

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Origins of an Epidemic: Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused

A confidential Justice Department report found the company was aware early on that OxyContin was being crushed and snorted for its powerful narcotic, but continued to promote it as less addictive.

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Ebola vaccinations begin in Congo's northwest town of Bikoro

Officials began vaccinating health workers and others on Monday in Bikoro, where Congo's Ebola outbreak was first declared at the beginning of May

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Calls for change on anti-abortion law in Northern Ireland

Britain's leaders are facing increasing calls to take action to loosen abortion restrictions in Northern Ireland after the Republic of Ireland's vote in favor of doing so, but complex political realities make quick action difficult

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Portugal considers allowing euthanasia, assisted suicide

After legalizing abortion and same-sex marriage in recent times, Portuguese lawmakers will decide Tuesday on another issue that has brought a confrontation between faith and politics in this mostly Catholic country: euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide

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The New Health Care: It Saves Lives. It Can Save Money. So Why Aren’t We Spending More on Public Health?

Funding for health campaigns is surprisingly low when you consider they’re often so valuable that they pay for themselves.

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Personal Health: How to Minimize the Risk of Food Poisoning

You can protect yourself up to a point if you take proper precautions with the foods you purchase.

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Meghan Markle effect on menstrual hygiene: A royal 'champion' for the cause

May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world.

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WATCH: Meghan Markle sheds light on menstrual hygiene

What to know about Meghan's advocacy for the cause as the world celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day.

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WATCH: Meghan Markle sheds light on menstrual hygiene

What to know about Meghan's advocacy for the cause as the world celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day.

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San Francisco mulls ban on flavored vaping liquids, menthols

R.J. Reynolds is pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to convince San Francisco voters to reject a sales ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, and vaping liquids with flavors like cotton candy, mango and cool cucumber

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San Francisco mulls ban on flavored vaping liquids, menthols

R.J. Reynolds is pumping millions of dollars into a campaign to convince San Francisco voters to reject a sales ban on flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes, and vaping liquids with flavors like cotton candy, mango and cool cucumber

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The Golden State Warriors Have Made the NBA Better

The audacity of the Houston Rockets to believe they could beat the Golden State Warriors is the reason this matchup is so compelling. The series comes down to a decisive Game 7 on Monday.

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Guns N' Roses Rakes in Millions on Reunion Tour, but It's Missing 'Mr. Invisible'

The band is reunited for a record-breaking tour, but without guitarist Izzy Stradlin, whose songwriting contributed to hits like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Patience.”

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The Latest: UK leader hails Ireland abortion vote result

Britain's prime minister welcomed the outcome of the Ireland abortion referendum, in which voters overwhelmingly chose to abolish a ban on terminations

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1 new Ebola death confirmed in Congo, bringing total to 12

Congo's health ministry says there has been another death of a confirmed case of Ebola, bringing the number of fatalities to 12

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Irish turn attention to parliament as abortion ban voted out

Attention is turning to Ireland's parliament now that the country's citizens have voted in landslide numbers to remove the abortion ban from its constitution

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Taking the Cream Out of Ice Cream

A number of local retailers and manufacturers that specialize in making ice cream are offering vegan versions, catering to growing consumer interest for a dairy-free, plant-based alternative.

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Ping Pong Helps a Senior Bounce Back

Intense training and league play at the table-tennis club founded by actress Susan Sarandon brings a New York woman new friends and fitness.

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'Saturated: The Allure and Science of Color' Review: Vibrant From Any Angle

An exhibition explores the myriad ways we perceive and use color, from Aristotle’s seven-hue spectrum to modern digital prints.

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Emails show cooperation among EPA, climate-change deniers

Newly released emails show senior political appointees at the Environmental Protection Agency working closely with a think-tank that dismisses warnings of climate change

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Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 35, with 10 deaths

Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 35, with 10 deaths, as vaccinations continue

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Idaho town warns against drinking water after man found dead

Residents of an Idaho town have been told not to drink the water after a fired municipal worker was found dead in his home by emergency workers who were hospitalized after entering the residence

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Neo-Soul Singer Leon Bridges Shares 9 Insider Style Tips

With his new album, “Good Thing,” the 28-year-old singer has nudged his neo-retro fashion sense forward along with his sound. A guide to favorite good things.

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Single-Payer Health Care in California: Here’s What It Would Take

Universal state health coverage has rallied Democrats in the governor’s race. But even with the state’s size and wealth, it would be hard to achieve.

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The Healing Edge: Five Blood Transfusions, One Bone Marrow Transplant — All Before Birth

In a bold experiment in fetal therapy, doctors in San Francisco treated a fetus with a severe, often fatal blood disorder. The child was saved, but the long-term prognosis is still uncertain.

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Sun safety tips to avoid having a summer 'fry day'

Memorial day kicks off the unofficial start of summer -- and skin dangers.

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Health care CEOs lead the way in pay

The highest pay packages go to CEOs at health care companies

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Ask Well: Is Shingles Contagious?

People who have never had chickenpox are at risk for developing the illness if they come in contact with a shingles patient’s blisters.

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Officials: Deadly Nipah virus has not spread in south India

Indian officials say an outbreak of a deadly virus has not spread to any new areas but issued a series of warnings to people in stricken towns

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AP Explains: What to look for in Irish abortion referendum

AP Explains: What to look for in Irish abortion referendum

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AP Explains: What to look for in Irish abortion referendum

AP Explains: What to look for in Irish abortion referendum

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FDA warns: don’t let your children sink their teeth into benzocaine

The FDA says benzocaine-based products should no longer be used for teething.

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St. Jude: $100M for children with cancer global outreach

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Tennessee says it hopes to improve access to care for children with cancer around the world by investing $100 million in an expansion of its global outreach program

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The Nostalgic Appeal of Instant Cameras---and Why They're Back

With features fit for Instagram addicts, instant cameras are staging a comeback. Here, we test three new models.

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Top 5 Outdoor Design Trends for Summer 2018

Say so long to ‘Charlie Brown’ string lights for the yard, and hello to the new style of wicker. We polled over 100 designers and landscape architects to identify what’s in and out.

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Yes, Cars Still Come With Stick---Here Are a Few New Favorites

Spoilsport experts have long predicted the extinction of manual transmissions. But even as fully automated cars loom, loyal drivers remain stuck on the stick. And auto makers are noticing.

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We Found the Perfect Women's Work Bags

After an intensive search and interviews with dozens of women, we’ve landed on 10 do-it-all solutions that marry function with elegance—and out-perform any man’s briefcase.

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Affordable, Not Miserable, Ways to Fly to Europe this Summer

For great-value flights to Europe’s top cities this summer, look to some new players on the trans-Atlantic scene.

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Is It a Migraine? Many Patients Don’t Realize What Causes Their Suffering

Here’s a guide to help you recognize the symptoms of migraines, understand why the signs are so often missed, and think about treatment options.

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The Beers of Summer: Hazy IPAs

Unfiltered New England-style IPAs offer a smoother, fruity, highly refreshing answer to the hoppy bitterness that once dominated craft brewing.

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The Surprising Truth About the Price of Rosé

Our unquenchable thirst for rosé has rocked the world of wine retail. But how much should we really pay to drink pink?

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Kosovo court imprisons 2 over illegal organ harvesting

Kosovo court imprisons 2, including doctor, over illegal organ harvesting

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The Big Decorating Mistake: Forgetting Your Hallways

Maxing out passageways can make your whole house look better. Here, how designers are strengthening the ‘backbone” of the home with paint, wallpaper and strategic chic.

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The Hamptons Oasis That Barnes & Noble Built

Len Riggio and his wife, Louise, have created an art sanctuary.

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Is running more than 100 miles good for your heart?

More than 2 million Americans participate in long-distance races each year.

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Is running more than 100 miles good for your heart?

More than 2 million Americans participate in long-distance races each year.

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Congo says Ebola cases have reached 30, warns against rumors

Congo's Ministry of Health says the number of confirmed Ebola cases has reached 30, including 8 deaths in the 3 affected health zones in the country's Equateur province

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South Sudan's quiet victims of war: With HIV, without help

South Sudan's quiet victims of civil war: HIV-positive but beyond the reach of help

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This is what it's really like to run 400-mile marathons in your 60s

I have finished races with frostbite and run 10 hours without water.

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Is running more than 100 miles good for your heart?

More than 2 million Americans participate in long-distance races each year.

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Dramatic rise in ADHD medication mishaps among kids, report finds

The growing number of young people taking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications has sparked an alarming rise in child and teen overdoses.

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Does Smart Luggage Really Make Travel Easier?

High-tech bags preempt the nightmarish struggle to find an outlet at the airport. But they come with their own built-in issues. Here, we explore both sides of the debate.

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How Nighttime Tablet and Phone Use Disturbs Sleep

When a person used an iPad instead of reading print before bedtime, he or she had a later sleep onset and suppressed levels of melatonin.

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Is Fish the Food of Love, and Babies?

Eating more fish was tied to more lovemaking, and more babies.

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A Fried-Chicken Tasting Tour of Atlanta

For the gold standard of Southern fried chicken—and some appetizing variants—tuck into these five Atlanta restaurants.

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Undiscovered Europe: A Vacation Like No Other

For travelers eager to go way beyond the tour bus, this “nature park” in northern Bulgaria is home to scenic ruins, ghostly villages and mysterious caves.

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The Boundary Between Abuse and B.D.S.M.

Politicians accused of abusing their sexual partners have put the community’s practices in the news.

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New US health chief pledges more action if Ebola spreads

New US health chief pledges more action if Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads

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Congress on track to OK expanded private care at troubled VA

The Senate is expected to give final approval to legislation giving veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the Veterans Affairs health system

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David Sedaris on a 12-Page Attention Span

The author’s new collection of short essays covers topics from family to politics; ‘the fight to be as square as straight people’

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Short Stories for Summer Reading

Looking for a summer book? The season brings a crop of new short-fiction collections.

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'What Does Paranoid Mean?' The Story Behind the Black Sabbath Hit

Singer Ozzy Osbourne and engineer Tom Allom talk about the evolution of Black Sabbath’s 1971 hit song “Paranoid,” which helped inspire a wave of heavy-metal bands.

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WATCH: Dramatic rise in ADHD medication mishaps among kids, report finds

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new report in the Journal of Pediatrics which says pediatric exposures to ADHD medications are an increasing problem in the U.S., affecting children of all ages.

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Loneliness does more than pull on your heart strings -- it may hurt your heart

Research shows that these feelings don’t just cause emotional stress, they are part of a real association between social isolation and negative health outcomes.

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Build a Better Banana Bread

A dollop of crème fraîche, an over-the-top Nutella frosting, a luscious tahini whipped cream: These recipes rescue banana bread from banality.

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US officials: Some teething medicines unsafe for children

The US Food and Drug Administration health is warning parents about the risks of teething remedies

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Roger Federer Can't Be Stopped

After a career-threatening injury, and as the oldest top-ranked player, Roger Federer should be planning for retirement. But he’s enjoying tennis too much to stop just yet.

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First Cuba, Now China? An American Falls Ill After ‘Abnormal’ Sounds

The State Department said a U.S. government employee posted in Guangzhou had signs of possible brain injury. But it has not identified a cause.

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WHO says 9 nations mobilize to prevent possible Ebola spread

The World Health Organization's regional director for Africa says the agency is stepping up efforts with nine countries neighboring Congo to help prevent possible spread of a new Ebola outbreak beyond its borders

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Phys Ed: Are You a ‘Type D’ Athlete? Relax and Ask for Help

If you’re more Eeyore than Tigger when it comes to sports, reach out and elicit suggestions.

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California appeals to defend law allowing life-ending drugs

California's attorney general has appealed a judge's decision to toss a 2016 law allowing the terminally ill to end their lives

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The Museum of Ice Cream Launches its Own Line of Ice Cream

Seven introductory flavors will be sold at Target and in a new Manhattan shop.

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Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain

Many cancer patients juggle care along with financial pain

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How Can Older Workers Stay in the Game?

These strategies help veteran employees stay current and valuable as workplaces become younger and more digital

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The Latest: EPA bars AP, CNN from summit on contaminants

The Environmental Protection Agency is barring The Associated Press, CNN and the environmental-focused news organization E&E from a national summit on harmful water contaminants

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The Latest: EPA bars AP, CNN from summit on contaminants

The Environmental Protection Agency is barring The Associated Press, CNN and the environmental-focused news organization E&E from a national summit on harmful water contaminants

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Cancer deaths are down overall, new report says

The data reflects more successful cancer treatments and better detection.

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One Little Red Corvette Leads to Another

Inspired by her father’s vintage Chevrolet—and her Barbie’s old ride—Kim Burroughs bought and restored her own classic.

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Tweens: The Hardest Hotel Customers to Please

They’re too old for kiddie activities, too young for teen programs, but children from 8 to 12 need to stay busy to ensure return visits.

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Pruitt: Dealing with water contaminant a 'national priority'

Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt says dealing with a widespread contamination in drinking water is a "national priority."

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Congo announces 6 new confirmed cases of Ebola virus

Congo announces 6 new confirmed Ebola cases as vaccination effort enters 2nd day

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Nurse killed by deadly virus amid Indian outbreak

Officials say a nurse caring for patients infected with a deadly virus has died from the disease amid an outbreak in south India

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Want to See Your Baby? In China, It Can Cost You

A hospital demanded that a woman pay her bills before she could see her newborn twins, illustrating a plight that many face in the Chinese medical system.

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Matter: Every Cell in Your Body Has the Same DNA. Except It Doesn’t.

The genome obviously varies from person to person. But it can also vary from cell to cell, even within the same individual. The implications of “mosaicism” are enormous.

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How New Abortion Restrictions Would Affect Women’s Health Care

The Trump administration’s proposal to bar certain federal funds from abortion providers has raised complicated questions about reproductive health care.

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Global Health: For First Time, W.H.O. Names Some Lab Tests ‘Essential’

Forty years after creating its “essential medicines” list, which revolutionized the struggle to get drugs to the poor, the agency tackles diagnostics.

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How the 'World's Most Comfortable Shoe' is Challenging Nike and Adidas

Driven by word-of-mouth sales and an eco-focus, San Francisco's Allbirds has sold over a million shoes in two years. But can this Silicon Valley success story last?

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Romanian children sickened after eating school sandwiches

Romanian authorities say at least two dozen children were taken to a hospital after they possibly were sickened by sandwiches served at their school

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How a $30 Million Renaissance Masterpiece Was Found

A handful of clues tipped off an Italian museum that a painting in its storeroom was a treasure by Mantegna, valued at $30 million, not $30,000.

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New Cancer Treatments Lie Hidden Under Mountains of Paperwork

Guideposts to powerful treatments may be buried in the nation’s medical records. But there is no easy way to gather those records or to get them into a usable format.

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In 'Killing Eve,' a Surprising Plot Builds an Audience

The BBC America thriller starring Sandra Oh as an intelligence agent has, in a rare feat, drawn more viewers week by week

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Gillian Flynn, Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson Aren't Afraid to Tackle Big Topics

Flynn’s first novel, ‘Sharp Objects’ comes to the small screen on HBO

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How to copy Meghan Markle's favorite workout

The co-owner of a Toronto gym where Markle trained shares a Pilates-inspired workout.

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Dispute on eye drop size fails to catch Supreme Court's eye

A dispute about the size of eye drops has failed to catch the eye of the U.S. Supreme Court

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WATCH: Inside Cigna's Health Improvement Tour van

"GMA" sponsor Cigna is touring the country delivering free health screenings with stops in underprivileged communities.

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WATCH: Inside Cigna's Health Improvement Tour van

"GMA" sponsor Cigna is touring the country delivering free health screenings with stops in underprivileged communities.

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Nurse dead in Congo as Ebola vaccination campaign starts

Congo's health minister says a nurse has died from Ebola in Bikoro, the town in the country's northwest where the outbreak began, as the country begins a vaccination campaign

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Medical teams sent to south India amid deadly virus outbreak

Officials say a deadly virus has killed at least three people in south India, and medical teams have been dispatched to the area amid reports that up to six other people could have died and others are badly ill

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Suicide-related hospital visits for children and teens up sharply

Suicide-related hospital visits for children and teens are up sharply, particularly for 15- to 17-year-olds.

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Personal Health: How to Age Well and Stay in Your Home

Don’t wait for a crisis like a broken hip to modify an older person’s home.

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The New Health Care: What Barbershops Can Teach About Delivering Health Care

One reason that an experiment to reduce high blood pressure in a high-risk population succeeded is that it adapted its approach to encourage trust.

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The Newest Thing in Beer: Ancient Yeast

Exotic strains are found in 130-year-old bottle and on Argentine mushroom; tossing 80,000 gallons of undrinkable brew

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Pakistan Has Just One New Polio Case, but Isn’t Declaring Victory Yet

The country has come tantalizingly close to eradicating the virus in recent years, only to be foiled by instability, mistrust and attacks on vaccinators.

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REgional Australia, PArt 1 of 2: A Booming Economy With a Tragic Price

Australia is a breadbasket to the world and a globalization success story. So why are its farmers killing themselves?

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Trilobites: The Thing Inside Your Cells That Might Determine How Long You Live

You may have forgotten about the nucleolus since you took biology class, but scientists think this structure inside every cell in your body may play an important role in aging.

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Sports' Newest Battlefront: Mental Health

Athletes like Michael Phelps, DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love are going public. Now comes another sports personality’s raw, personal look at a private struggle.

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Taiwan 'angry' over not being invited to WHO assembly

Taiwan's health minister says the island feels "very angry" that it was not invited to the World Health Organization assembly in Geneva

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Breath test can save money and catch cancer early

This test is a cheaper and less invasive alternative to an upper endoscopy.

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Ebola deaths rise to 26, says Congo health ministry

Congo's health ministry says there is one new death from Ebola, bringing to 26 the number of deaths from the deadly outbreak in Equateur province in the country's northwest

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Summer Music Festivals for All Tastes

Missed out on Coachella? These music festivals, from New York City to the Tennessee woods, offer something for everyone.

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Middle-Market Works Power New York Auctions

More than $2.8 billion worth of art changed hands at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips in New York, with buyers favoring mid-market works over trophy pieces.

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Timeless Preoccupations and Old-School Virtues

Louisa May Alcott’s ‘Little Women’ endures despite a message at odds with contemporary mores.

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The Cyclist Who Won When She Stopped Racing

She competed nationally in Masters-level races, but found herself happier sticking to hard training rides.

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The Oddball Architecture of Los Angeles

‘California Crazy’ looks at eccentric structures around L.A., including buildings shaped like doughnuts and toads.

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Best-Selling Books, Week Ended May 13

Best-Selling Books, week ended May 13, with data from NPD BookScan

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Disruptions: Me and My Numb Thumb: A Tale of Tech, Texts and Tendons

Continually texting and emailing from her smartphone strained the tendons in this tech reporter’s phone thumb, which turns out to be an increasingly common condition.

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As an Insurer Resists Paying for ‘Avoidable’ E.R. Visits, Patients and Doctors Push Back

Guessing wrong on when a condition is a life-threatening medical emergency could mean a large bill. Or worse.

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SURFACING: What This 76-Year-Old Man Can Teach About Healing

“I never lock my door; if people show up at night, I will wake up,” said I Gusti Mangku Sasak, a holistic Usada Bali healer.

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Congo says 3 new Ebola cases confirmed in large city

Congo says 3 new confirmed Ebola cases in city of 1 million; vaccinations to start soon

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Congo's health minister announces three new confirmed Ebola cases in city of 1 million

Congo's health minister announces three new confirmed Ebola cases in city of 1 million

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Woman admits having deadly toxin ricin at retirement home

A 70-year-old woman accused of making the deadly toxin ricin and testing it on fellow residents at a Vermont retirement community has pleaded guilty to possessing it

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Prosecutors in Poland probe sewage dump into Baltic bay

Prosecutors on Poland's Baltic coast have opened a probe into potential damage to the environment of the Bay of Gdansk after the sewage system in this coast city malfunctioned and the refuse was dumped into the bay

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WATCH: Alyssa Milano on struggling with anxiety

Milano spoke out on "The View," calling for the Trump administration to act to provide care for the mentally ill.

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Trump's pick to head Veterans Affairs: Robert Wilkie

President Donald Trump has announced he's nominating Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to permanently lead the beleaguered department agency

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W.H.O. Decides New Ebola Outbreak is Not Yet a Top Health Emergency

The organization said the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrisome but that it has “a strong reason to believe” it can be controlled.

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A Guide to Gynecological Exams: What Should — and Shouldn’t — Happen

The cases of Dr. Larry Nassar and Dr. George Tyndall involve touching and comments that gynecologists say are highly inappropriate.

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Does chiropractic care help with lower back pain?

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that chiropractic care along with traditional treatment can ease back pain.

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The Latest: WHO: Ebola in Congo not global health emergency

The Latest: WHO says Ebola outbreak in Congo not yet a global health emergency

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Why Nighttime is the Right Time for the Great American Road Trip

After dark, you can see only as far as your headlights, but the journey takes on new dimensions when it’s all about looking for far-flung AM radio stations.

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Correction: Congo-Ebola story

Correction: Congo-Ebola story

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WATCH: FDA approves preventative treatment for migraines

The FDA has approved a once-monthly injection to help with migraine headaches.

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WATCH: FDA approves preventative treatment for migraines

The FDA has approved a once-monthly injection to help with migraine headaches.

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Sparkling Pool Water May Hold Disease-Causing Parasites

How soon would you swim after having diarrhea? 17 percent said one hour, but you’re supposed to wait two weeks.

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Ask Well: Can Lifestyle Changes Remove Plaques in Your Arteries?

Diet, smoking cessation, stress management and exercise can decrease the size of atherosclerotic plaques and help to stabilize them so that you are less likely to have a heart attack.

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14 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo as emergency meeting held

14 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo as World Health organization holds emergency meeting

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14 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo as emergency meeting held

14 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo as World Health organization holds emergency meeting

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WATCH: Young American smokers get half of their smoke through hookahs: Study

Researchers surveyed more than 3,300 American adults aged 18 to 30.

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WATCH: Young American smokers get half of their smoke through hookahs: Study

Researchers surveyed more than 3,300 American adults aged 18 to 30.

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Surgeon general: Most in US think opioid abuse is not local

The U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Jerome Adams, says opioid abuse is a problem nationwide, but only a small percentage of Americans think it's an emergency in their own communities

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Young American smokers get half of their smoke through hookahs: Study

Researchers surveyed more than 3,300 American adults aged 18 to 30.

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N.I.H. Halts Enrollment in a Study of Drinking Now Under Scrutiny

Following reports in The Times that investigators and officials had solicited funding for the trial from the alcohol industry, the N.I.H. has launched two internal investigations.

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Exposure to Air Pollution in Womb Tied to Hypertension in Children

Children whose mothers lived in the most polluted areas were more likely to have high blood pressure between ages 3 and 9.

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FDA names drugmakers accused of blocking cheaper generics

U.S. drug regulators are publicizing information on brand-name drugmakers that use what government officials call "gaming tactics" to block cheaper copycat versions

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12 Decor Pros on Enviable Ways to Summerize Your Home

A dozen design experts reminisce about the seasonal décor changeover at their folks’ houses—and share their current tricks.

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Health officials: Stay out of the pool if you have diarrhea

Health officials say hotel pools and hot tubs are a major source of the illnesses people get from swimming

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Inducing Labor at Full Term May Be Best Bet

Compared with waiting for labor to begin, induction was associated with fewer perinatal deaths, stillbirths and cesarean sections.

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Your Emergency Contact Information Could Be Used in a Medical Study

Researchers mined medical records to build family trees they hope could help advance medical research, but the privacy implications worry some bioethicists.

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Acupuncture Does Not Improve Pregnancy Rates

The therapy may have other benefits: Women may feel more relaxed and better about themselves.

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Summertime Grilling: The Battle of the Sexes

Once the realm of dads and dudes, cooking over fire has a feminine side, too. Two new cookbooks expertly cover both bases.

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A Guide to Preppy Style---Remixed for Modern Men

After too much pink and green in the ‘80s, you might have Post Traumatic Prep Syndrome, but these new twists on the look may change your mind.

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Immediate threat of tainted romaine lettuce wilts as E.coli outbreak cause still unkn

There were 172 reported cases of E.coli.

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Baby delivered from brain-damaged mother is OK, goes home

Doctors in Poland say that a girl delivered prematurely by cesarean section from a brain-damaged mother and then treated in hospital for months, has been discharged home in good condition

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Ebola Spreads to Major City in Congo, Raising Threat of Contagion

The arrival of the disease in Mbandaka, a bustling port city, is “a game changer,” a World Health Organization official said.

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Want a Modern-Day Treasure Hunt? Try Geocaching

This global hunt for hidden rewards puts a digital gloss on the sort of suspenseful search glorified in ‘The Goonies’ and other films of summers past

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F.D.A. Names and Shames Drug Makers to Encourage Generic Competition

In its campaign to lower drug prices, the agency posted a list of brand-name manufacturers in an effort to force them to share drug samples with their generic rivals.

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Baby switch at Montenegro hospital under investigation

A hospital in Montenegro has launched an investigation after a family went home from the maternity ward with the wrong baby

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Exclusive: Leading Fashion E-Tailer Yoox Relaunches Design + Art Section

The company will focus on product exclusives curated by Beatrice Trussardi.

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'Speak Freely' and 'Hate' Reviews: Teaching Tolerance

Colleges are becoming increasingly soft on free speech when they should be adhering to an even higher standard than the societies they inhabit.

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AP Explains: Ebola reaches an urban area in Congo. What now?

AP Explains: Ebola reaches an urban area in Congo, a city of more than 1 million. What now?

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At War: Veterans Go Back to Court Over Burn Pits. Do They Have a Chance?

Last week, U.S. veterans asked a federal appeals court to reinstate their lawsuit against a military contractor for exposing them to toxic emissions from burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Ebola spreads to city, entering 3 health zones in Congo

Congo's health minister says Ebola has spread to the capital of the country's Equateur province, a worrying shift in the new outbreak in the northwest

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Congo's health minister says Ebola has spread to a city, a worrying development in the country's northwest

Congo's health minister says Ebola has spread to a city, a worrying development in the country's northwest

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In ‘Play On,’ Exploring How Elite Athletes Improve With Age

The biggest mistakes most athletes make, how running can be good for the knees and why you might want to eat more gristle.

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Voices: Drowning at Midlife? Start Swimming

I knew, in that place in your soul where you know things, that I was going to become a swimmer at the age of 43, despite never having swam more than a lap or two in my life.

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How willing are parents to allow their kids watch PG-13 films with violence?

More than 600 parents participated in the study.

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Appeals court refuses to toss Planned Parenthood video suit

A U.S. appeals court has refused to dismiss a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood over videos that a group says show employees of the organization illegally selling parts of aborted fetuses

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The Latest: California to appeal ruling on life-ending drugs

California's attorney general plans to appeal a Riverside County judge's ruling blocking a 2016 state law that allows adults to obtain a prescription for life-ending drugs

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How to Build a Spectacular, Fragrant Fire

Easy ways to elevate your backyard blaze with unusual colors and heady scents.

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Dying to deliver: The race to prevent sudden death of new mothers

Experts say an estimated 60 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.

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Doctors: My Patient’s Smile

I’m drawn to the human brain, its unforgiving and protean nature.

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A Summer Camp for Grown-ups in Maine

Kids don’t have a monopoly on carefree sleep-away camps. Maine’s Migis Lodge offers classic lakeside diversions too, plus a strict 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour.

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Crowdfunding Boosts 'Super Troopers 2'

The cult following of “Super Troopers” convinced its filmmakers that an audience existed for a sequel, 17 years later.

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Novartis’s Top Lawyer is Out After Michael Cohen Payments

The Swiss pharmaceutical giant said Felix R. Ehrat would retire, after the company said this month it had made payments to President Trump’s personal lawyer.

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Congo's health ministry says doses of Ebola vaccine arrive

Congo's health ministry says 4,000 doses of Ebola vaccine arrive amid latest outbreak

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Phys Ed: Broke Your Right Arm? Exercise Your Left. It May Help, Really.

Working out the muscles on one side of our bodies can keep the muscles on the other side fit, even if we do not move them at all.

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Phys Ed: Broke Your Right Arm? Exercise Your Left. It May Help, Really.

Working out the muscles on one side of our bodies can keep the muscles on the other side fit, even if we do not move them at all.

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What parents, educators should know about the 2nd season of '13 Reasons Why'

The second season of "13 Reasons Why" premieres May 18 on Netflix.

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Beloved teacher credits students for saving him after suffering stroke

He may have been scared in the moment, but Milford High School senior William Pointer said it didn't stop him from jumping into action.

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WATCH: High school teacher credits students for saving him after stroke

Dennis "Jack" Candini survived a stroke on April 27 at Milford High School in Massachusetts.

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20 AGs back lawsuits by family planning groups against Trump

Twenty attorneys general are challenging Trump administration rule changes they say will reduce access to family planning services

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Hold the Mayo: 4 Adventurous Alternatives to Potato Salad

These recipes from four notable new cookbooks offer striking updates on the summertime standby.

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Over Gingham Shirts? This Summer, Try Tie-Dye. Seriously.

The Summer of Love staple is being reborn for men with subtler, anti-hippie hues and sophisticated techniques.

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6 Actually Convincing Ways to Fake a Tan

Although the risks are widely known now, some people won’t forego the pursuit of a glow. Much improved in recent years, fake-bake products can safely give you a credible tan. Try these six.

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More US adults try vaping but current use is down, data show

New research shows 1 in 7 US adults has tried e-cigarettes but current use is down

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6 Vacation Villas with Enviable Pools

To go beyond the simple pleasures of Marco Polo, consider hosting a pool party at one of these fête-friendly villas, from Portugal to Sonoma.

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A 1951 Ford's Family Tradition

A classic car passed from grandfather to grandson is filled with memories and running fine.

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AP-NORC Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care

Most young adults haven't given much thought to their own needs as they get older, but a significant number are already providing long-term care for older loved ones

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Trilobites: Scientists Made Snails Remember Something That Never Happened to Them

When scientists injected RNA from the brain cells of trained snails to untrained snails, the animals behaved as if they remembered the trained snails’ experiences.

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WATCH: Could a PG-15 rating be coming to a theater near you?

Study finds that parents think violent movies are more suitable for children 15 or older.

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WATCH: Could a PG-15 rating be coming to a theater near you?

Study finds that parents think violent movies are more suitable for children 15 or older.

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How to Turn Failure Into 'Billions'

Brian Koppelman, co-creator of Showtime’s “Billions,” is also the host of “The Moment,” his podcast where artists, entertainers and other creative types talk about their career paths and missteps along the way.

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Don't Get Attached to Your Desk at Work

Group workspaces at the office are going mainstream, but employers must work to make the transition from assigned seats a smooth one

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Trump says first lady to leave hospital in '2 or 3 days'

President Donald Trump says his wife, Melania, will be released from the hospital soon, after receiving treatment for a kidney condition the White House said is noncancerous.

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Experimental vaccine approved for use against Ebola virus in Congo

The World Health Organization and Merck approved using the vaccine in Congo.

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The Latest: First lady to remain hospitalized 2-3 days

President Donald Trump tweets his wife, Melania, will remain hospitalized for two to three days, recuperating for undisclosed, noncancerous kidney condition

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Well : How Exercise Can Help You Recall Words

Aerobic fitness may help you avoid lapses in your vocabulary.

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Guys' guide to getting in shape for a wedding

Rumble boxing's Noah Neiman shares a must-try workout.

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WATCH: Guys' guide to getting in shape for a wedding

Noah Neiman, co-founder of New York City's Rumble boxing studio, shares his tips for feeling your best on your wedding day.

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WATCH: Guys' guide to getting in shape for a wedding

Noah Neiman, co-founder of New York City's Rumble boxing studio, shares his tips for feeling your best on your wedding day.

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WATCH: First lady Melania Trump undergoes kidney surgery at Walter Reed

Dr. Jen Ashton explains kidney embolization first lady Melania Trump's hospitalization.

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Collagen, a Wrinkle-Cream Staple, Catches On in Foods

A new wave of snacks and drinks tout the ingredient as an edible way to health and beauty, despite mixed views from the scientists.

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As D.I.Y. Gene Editing Gains Popularity, ‘Someone Is Going to Get Hurt’

After researchers created a virus from mail-order DNA, geneticists sound the alarm about the genetic tinkering carried out in garages and living rooms.

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Alfie Evans, toddler at center of legal storm, laid to rest

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Liverpool to say goodbye to toddler Alfie Evans, whose parents' legal battle to maintain life support sparked a debate about medical ethics

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Congo approves use of experimental Ebola vaccine, WHO says

The Director-General of the World Health Organization says Congo officials have agreed to import and use an experimental Ebola vaccine

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Dapper Dan Used to Knock Off Gucci. Now, He's Collaborating with Them

Before the law caught up with him, his ersatz designer styles filled ‘80s Harlem’s streets and clothed Mike Tyson and Jam Master Jay. Now, Dapper Dan is back with an official Gucci collection.

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What is a “High-Quality” Protein?

French women criticize proposed sexual violence bill

France's lower house of parliament on Monday started debating a law to fight sexual and gender-based violence _ a proposed bill that comes in the wake of the #MeToo movement but is being strongly criticized by women's groups

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Two Radio Legends Are Gone, but Their Voices Carry

Behind the effort to digitize the archives of Chicago talk-show giants Studs Terkel and Milt Rosenberg. The shows include interviews with presidents, movie stars and more.

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W.H.O. Calls for Worldwide Elimination of Trans Fats by 2023

Eradicating the artery-clogging oils from the food supply could save millions of lives, especially in developing countries, the global health agency said.

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Blood Donations From ‘Man With the Golden Arm’ Saved Millions of Babies

After six decades of giving blood, James Harrison, 81, has made his final donation. A rare antibody in his blood helped save more than two million babies, officials said.

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UN health agency aims to wipe out transfats worldwide

The World Health Organization has released a plan to help countries wipe out transfats from the global food supply

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How to copy Meghan Markle's favorite workout

The co-owner of a Toronto gym where Markle trained shares a Pilates-inspired workout.

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Personal Health: Reducing Injury Risk in Youth Sports

The goal should be to take measures to avoid athletic injuries — or at least minimize their severity — and keep kids in the game.

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The New Health Care: Medical Mystery: Something Happened to U.S. Health Spending After 1980

The spending began soaring beyond that of other advanced nations, but without the same benefits in life expectancy.

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An Australian Environmentalist’s Next Act: ‘Frugal Hedonism’

David Holmgren, who decades ago encouraged homeowners to turn their backyards into gardens, is now calling for suburbanites to go further off the grid.

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Opioid crisis spurs sometimes-deadly abuse of popular diarrhea medicine

Opioid epidemic leading to sometimes deadly abuse of popular diarrhea medicine

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Eyes turn to Vermont as it sees success with health system

Vermont health care organization working to keep patients healthier while reducing costs is being closely watched because of its rate of success

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Deadly Convenience: Keyless Cars and Their Carbon Monoxide Toll

Weaned from using a key, drivers have left cars running in garages, spewing exhaust into homes. Despite years of deaths, regulatory action has lagged.

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G.M.O. Foods Will Soon Require Labels. What Will the Labels Say?

The United States Department of Agriculture has proposed guidelines for the new labels, which are required by federal law.

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Patients, health care workers call for affordable insulin

Activists are rallying in Massachusetts, demanding more affordable insulin

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His College Knew of His Despair. His Parents Didn’t, Until It Was Too Late

Hamilton College knew that one of its students was in deep distress before he killed himself. His parents believe they should have been told.

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In the Art World, Is $100 Million the New $10 Million?

Sales of trophy works such as a $450 million Leonardo da Vinci have auction houses rejiggering other artists’ price levels—and collectors’ expectations.

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Lifting Golf Bags? That's the Easy Part

A retired PGA instructor puts in serious hours at the gym to serve as a caddie at clubs in Georgia and Massachusetts.

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Why Doesn't Your Husband Want to Have Sex?

Contrary to conventional wisdom, sometimes it’s men who first lose sexual desire in a long-term relationship, a new study finds.

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Ireland's leader apologizes for cervical cancer scandal

Ireland's prime minister has apologized and pledged an investigation into the controversy over inaccurate cervical cancer screening tests

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15 Ways to Escape This Memorial Day Weekend

Detailed, pleasure-packed itineraries for a long-weekend getaway, from Nantucket to Stockholm.

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Mind: How Abusive Relationships Take Root

Demands lead to threats, experts say, then to violence and shame.

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Trump Outlines Plan to Lower Drug Prices

The president said he would promote more competition, but broke with promises that he made while campaigning, like calling for Medicare to negotiate lower prices.

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Dr. Davida Coady, Medical Missionary, Is Dead at 80

She helped eradicate smallpox in India and reduce malnutrition in Africa, aided refugees in Latin America and later focused on drug and alcohol addictions.

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Cod and ‘Immune Broth’: California Tests Food as Medicine

A state-funded clinical trial will test whether nutritious daily meals for chronically ill people can improve health and reduce medical costs.

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The Latest: Trump lays out plan for reducing drug prices

Trump's long-awaited plan for drug prices won't include campaign pledge to use Medicare negotiating power

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Global Health: Ebola Erupts Again in Africa, Only Now There’s a Vaccine

For the ninth time, the virus has hit the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials may deploy a vaccine created too late to stop the epidemic in West Africa in 2014.

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Inside the #GainingWeightIsCool fitness trend

A new social media fitness trend aims to shift the focus from numbers on a scale to overall health and well-being.

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The New Old Age: No Luck Finding the Right Nursing Home? Maybe Yelp Can Help

Every tool used to rate nursing homes is flawed, particularly the federal government’s. But online reviews by consumers can help alert families to shortcomings.

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WATCH: What is Ebola?

The Ebola virus is one of a group of viruses that cause hemorrhagic disease.

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WATCH: What is Ebola?

The Ebola virus is one of a group of viruses that cause hemorrhagic disease.

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WATCH: Women may not be getting enough information about heart disease, AHA warns

The American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a new advisory asking OB-GYNs to screen for heart health risks.

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WATCH: Women may not be getting enough information about heart disease, AHA warns

The American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists issued a new advisory asking OB-GYNs to screen for heart health risks.

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WATCH: Inside the #GainingWeightIsCool fitness trend

A new social media fitness trend shifts the focus of health from the numbers on a scale to an emphasis on overall health and well-being.

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WATCH: Inside the #GainingWeightIsCool fitness trend

A new social media fitness trend shifts the focus of health from the numbers on a scale to an emphasis on overall health and well-being.

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WHO chief says Ebola vaccines to be shipped to Congo

WHO chief: Ebola vaccines to be shipped to Congo 'as quickly as possible' as suspected cases rise

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Ask Well: If Fever Helps Fight Infection, Should I Avoid Fever-Reducing Drugs?

The best evidence suggests that there is neither harm nor benefit to treating a fever with fever-reducing medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.

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New blood test shows early potential as way to diagnose peanut allergies in kids

Researchers in the U.K. are pursuing a new way to diagnose peanut allergies.

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1 suspected death in new Ebola outbreak, officials say

Thus far, 11 suspected cases of haemorrhagic fever have been recorded.

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California counties sue drug makers over opioid epidemic

Dozens of California counties are suing drug makers and pharmacy chains they say created a public nuisance by manufacturing and distributing prescription painkillers that killed more than 1,900 people in California in 2016

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In taking on high drug prices, Trump faces a complex nemesis

President Donald Trump is poised to give his first speech on lowering drug prices Friday after more than a year of promises to bring down the prices Americans pay for prescriptions

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Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway

Survey finds that nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors say they've recently recommended medical marijuana to patients

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Congo's health ministry confirms one death from a new Ebola outbreak in the country's northwest, 11 active cases

Congo's health ministry confirms one death from a new Ebola outbreak in the country's northwest, 11 active cases

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A First-Time Homeowner Indulges a Love of Color

After years of living in rentals with landlord-dictated white, a London photographer comes into her own with a defiantly vibrant palette.

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Botanica's Rice-Noodle Salad With Lots of Fresh Herbs

From the chefs at Botanica in Los Angeles, this rice-noodle salad with a citrusy, salty-sweet dressing comes chock-full of vegetables and fresh herbs, with cashews and toasted coconut for crunch.

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Child at Massachusetts daycare diagnosed with typhoid fever

A Massachusetts child care center has shut down temporarily after a child was diagnosed with typhoid fever

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Can You Judge a Wine By the Shape of Its Bottle?

A curiously shaped bottle can be more than a gimmick—it can offer clues to the flavor and quality of the wine inside. Lettie Teague tried buying wines based on shape and found a few as interesting as the bottles they came in.

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Streaming Music Sounds Terrible. These Apps Can Help

Convenient as it may be, streaming music can’t match the sound quality of CDs. But new apps are helping deliver audio that will truly wake up your ears.

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Judith Leiber's Witty Handbag Legacy Will Live On

We have sadly lost the persistently eccentric designer, but her crystal clutches depicting everything from turtles to fast food are evergreen.

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The Upscale Way to Prepare for Doomsday

Rather than stockpile beans, ‘bonus preppers’ ready themselves for the apocalypse with the finer things: luxury cars, chic water filters, cunning energy systems and fashion fit for Armageddon.

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WATCH: EpiPen shortage anticipated by FDA

The auto injectors are expected to be in short supply soon because of manufacturing delays.

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Doctors: When Doctors Give Their Patients Gifts

Alleviating suffering involves providing comfort, solace and coziness, even if that takes the shape of a fluffy golden teddy bear.

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The Multibillion-Dollar Summer-Movie Battle Royale

A behemoth box-office contender will open nearly every week. Han Solo and Deadpool duke it out with ‘Jurassic World’ dinosaurs and Dwayne Johnson.

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The Art of Faking a Ferrari

Rare-car craftsmen Mark Lyon went from fixing up Ferraris to building perfect replicas. Dan Neil hops behind the wheel of an imposter Ferrari 250 SWB and wonders if it’s better than driving the real thing.

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How to Pack for Summer's Most (and Least) Stressful Getaways

Whether your weekend will involve a whirlwind of social activities or a more hermit-like retreat to a hammock, style insiders shared their top tips for women.

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Action 'shortly' on solvent after Pruitt and families meet

The Environmental Protection Agency is promising quick action on new restrictions for a widely sold solvent used for paint stripping

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The Best Guides to Cycling Major Cities---Even Los Angeles

Cheat sheets and timesaving apps for urban sightseers on bicycles, including a London to Paris route that cuts through medieval cities.

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5 new suspected Ebola cases reported in Congo's northwest

5 new suspected Ebola cases reported in Congo's northwest, hospital director says

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Consumer Reports reveals best sunscreens for 2018: What really works?

Consumer Reports has released its annual report on the best sunscreens to lather up with this upcoming summer season.

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WATCH: Consumer Reports ranks the best sunscreens ahead of summer

Plus, dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe shares her tips for keeping your skin safe from the sun in the hot months of summer.

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WATCH: Consumer Reports ranks the best sunscreens ahead of summer

Plus, dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe shares her tips for keeping your skin safe from the sun in the hot months of summer.

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Switzerland: Australian, 104, dies in assisted suicide

A right-to-die group says 104-year-old Australian biologist David Goodall has ended his life in Switzerland

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Assisted suicide group says 104-year-old Australian David Goodall has died in Switzerland

Assisted suicide group says 104-year-old Australian David Goodall has died in Switzerland

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Try this mother-daughter workout for Mother's Day

Denise Austin and her daughter, Katie Austin, share a partner workout.

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WATCH: Weight training can help shape the body and also the mind, studies show

An analysis published in JAMA looked at 33 studies on depression.

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Matter: In Ancient Skeletons, Scientists Discover a Modern Foe: Hepatitis B

From 15 sets of skeletal remains, researchers have recovered DNA from the oldest viruses known to have infected humans — and have resurrected some strains in the laboratory.

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Breast-Feeding Has No Impact on I.Q. by Age 16

Breast-feeding in infancy has no discernible effect on cognitive function by the time children have reached later adolescence.

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Australian, 104, sings cheerily on eve of assisted suicide

A 104-year-old Australian man who is set to take his life in Switzerland on Thursday cheerily sang a few bars of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony as he told reporters that assisted suicide should be more widely available

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Risk of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak spreading 'very low'

Risk of Congo's latest Ebola outbreak spreading is 'very low' because of remote area: Expert

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UK makes it harder for officials to get patient data

Britain's government says it has modified a controversial data-sharing agreement that allowed officials to track down people who might have broken immigration rules based on information collected by doctors

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Comfort Food That Brings the Whole Table Together

As one writer recounts, no dish reassures quite like sukiyaki, the Japanese one-pot feast. Cooked at the table, the gorgeous spread of vegetables and thinly sliced beef gets everyone involved.

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WATCH: Drug could hold cure for baldness

British researchers claim that a drug used to treat osteoporosis could also help stop hair loss.

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A Next-Level Safari Vacation: The Africa Few Adventurers See

The Central African nation of Gabon is home to an astounding number of gorillas, elephants and the famed surfing hippos—but only determined vacationers get to witness them.

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Where the Travel Deals Are This Summer

Lower fares are popping up for flights from the U.S. to several popular European destinations. Domestic bargains are everywhere, too.

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Targeting contaminated produce remains a challenge: ANALYSIS

One person has died from eating contaminated romaine lettuce.

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How 'Atlanta' Breaks TV's Rules

‘Atlanta,’ the FX series created by Donald Glover and directed by Hiro Murai, veers into tangents and subplots in ways nobody expected from a half-hour comedy.

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In 'Patrick Melrose,' the Heroin Addict Is Born With a Silver Spoon in His Mouth

A world of privilege, seen through the eyes of a British junkie played by Benedict Cumberbatch, comes into view in the new TV series “Patrick Melrose.”

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WATCH: New recommendations for prostate cancer screening

Men ages 55 to 69 should have a conversation with their doctor about the test.

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WATCH: New recommendations for prostate cancer screening

Men ages 55 to 69 should have a conversation with their doctor about the test.

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Maryland woman fired after cancer diagnosis awarded $113K

A Maryland woman who was fired weeks after telling her employer she had breast cancer has been awarded more than $100,000

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Phys Ed: Do Fathers Who Exercise Have Smarter Babies?

Exercise changes the brains and sperm of male mice in ways that later boost the thinking skills of their offspring. Could the same be true of men?

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WATCH: Try this mother-daughter workout for Mother's Day

Denise Austin and her daughter, Katie Austin, share a partner workout.

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WATCH: Try this mother-daughter workout for Mother's Day

Denise Austin and her daughter, Katie Austin, share a partner workout.

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What your mother's genes say about your future

Your future health isn't as simple as looking at your mom, experts say.

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Rockefeller Art Smashes Records at Christie's

The $646 million total sale of the family’s trophy paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries—including works by Picasso and Matisse—will go down as the biggest single-owner sale ever held at auction.

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'A Brief History of Women' Review: Dark Comedy of Manors

Alan Ayckbourn’s 81st full-length play jumps through time, following a man who spends his life working in an opulent building that undergoes many uses over the decades.

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'The Guardians' Review: A Sumptuous Dramatic Harvest

Xavier Beauvois’s beautiful film looks at the women who toiled in the fields in France while their men were off fighting the Great War.

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Romania health workers call off strike over wage cuts

Romanian health workers have called off a strike after the government agreed to cover recent wage cuts that hit some health employees

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New Ebola outbreak in the Congo, 10 other cases suspected, health officials say

The World Health Organization declared the last outbreak to be over a year ago.

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The Rational Woman's Guide to Meghan Markle Style

As the royal wedding nears and the obsession with Ms. Markle is selling out any piece of clothing she wears, we ask: Is it embarrassing for grown women to emulate ‘princess style’?

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52 hospitalized in apparent school poisoning in Ukraine

Authorities in Ukraine are investigating an outbreak of sickness believed to be poisoning that sent 50 students and two teachers to the hospital in the city of Cherkassy

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Congo health ministry confirms 2 cases of Ebola

Congo's health ministry has confirmed two cases of Ebola in the central African country, a resurgence nearly 10 months after the end of another outbreak in the country

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Congo's health ministry has confirmed two cases of Ebola in the country's northwest

Congo's health ministry has confirmed two cases of Ebola in the country's northwest

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104-year-old Australian promotes right to assisted suicide

A 104-year-old British-born Australian scientist who is planning to kill himself on Thursday says he doesn't think drugs used for assisted suicide should be available to just anyone, but that doctors should have the ability to prescribe them

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House panel OKs plan to grow VA private care, a Trump pledge

A House committee has passed a wide-ranging plan to give veterans more freedom to see doctors outside the Veterans Affairs health system and fix a budget crisis in its Choice private-sector program

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Lawmakers: Drug distributors missed suspicious opioid sales

Lawmakers are accusing wholesale pharmaceutical distributors of missing signs of suspicious activity that resulted in hundreds of millions of prescription opioid pills being shipped to West Virginia

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Prostate screening up to men and their doctors, panel says

US health panel that once opposed prostate screening now says it is up to men and their doctors

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11 Burning Questions About Men's Shorts, Answered

As Memorial Day rolls around, our men’s fashion editor Jacob Gallagher solves all of your shorts-related style dilemmas—from the acceptable length to whether to tuck your shirt in (almost never). Plus: The jorts controversy.

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Valeant, Distancing Itself From Its Past, Will Change Its Name to Bausch Health

The company that became notorious for buying old drugs and dramatically raising prices wants to revamp its reputation.

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Crime drops in Germany although citizens still feel unsafe

Germany saw a drop in hate crimes in 2017 amid an overall decrease in criminal activity, but statistics show an increase in anti-Semitic incidents, primarily from far-right perpetrators

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A Salvation for Overloaded Parents: The Weekday Mini-Date

A carefree hour out for an afternoon drink or snack can help relieve the stress of work and family schedules.

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A 'Fahrenheit 451' for the Digital Era

Michael B. Jordan stars in director Ramin Bahrani’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’ on HBO, which ushers Ray Bradbury’s mind-controlled dystopia into the internet age

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The Ferrari a Family Found Twice

This 250 GTE from 1962 has had a place in family lore for over 40 years, and not just because it once belonged to comedy legend Peter Sellers.

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WATCH: The lowdown on how to keep eggs in your diet while watching your cholesterol levels

A new study examines the impact eggs can have on your health.

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Everything You (and John Oliver) Need to Know About Koala Chlamydia

To honor the comedian John Oliver, the actor Russell Crowe has donated a new medical ward in Australia to treat koalas with chlamydia.

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WATCH: This son saved his mom's life with an organ donation

This Mother's Day, Diane Muscarella is giving thanks to her oldest son for donating a portion of his liver to her.

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This mom and her daughters have lost more than 150 pounds

Nancy Maldonado, 57, started her weight loss journey due to diabetes.

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WATCH: Mom and 2 daughters lose more than 150 pounds

Nancy Maldonado at first didn't know that her two daughters were losing weight at the same time.

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Cancerous melanomas can seem like they're only skin deep

Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in the U.S.

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A form of 'ecstasy' could be a new treatment for post-traumatic stress

MDMA, a pure chemical form of ecstasy, may end up being used as a medicine against PTSD.

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How a Low-Carb Diet Might Aid People With Type 1 Diabetes

Children and adults with Type 1 diabetes who followed a low-carb, high-protein diet had “exceptional” blood sugar control and low rates of complications.

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Court says schools can be liable for suicides but clears MIT

Massachusetts' highest court has ruled that schools can be liable for suicides in certain circumstances, but that the Massachusetts Institute of Technology cannot be held responsible for the death of a graduate student who killed himself in 2009

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Australian, 104, arrives in Swiss city for planned suicide

A 104-year-old Australian scientist has arrived in Switzerland before his planned assisted suicide this week, insisting he's unbowed about his plans to die willingly and hopeful that his premeditated death will send a message to legislators back home

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States Turn to an Unproven Method of Execution: Nitrogen Gas

As problems mount with lethal injection, Alabama, Mississippi and Oklahoma are developing protocols for using nitrogen to carry out the death penalty. Little science exists about the method.

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Texas company recalls nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage items

A Texas company has recalled nearly 25 tons of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with plastic

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WATCH: Teen wakes up after being declared brain dead

A 13-year-old Alabama teen incredibly woke up after being declared brain dead for several days. ABC News' Kendis Gibson reports.

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New Book Explores Brotherly Love, With Occasional Sibling Rivalry

Jay and Mark Duplass, brothers whose film and TV credits include “Wild Wild Country,” “Transparent” and “Tully,” filled their new memoir with tips for working in entertainment.

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A Surprise Medical Solution: Hypnosis

Major hospitals are finding hypnotherapy can help sufferers of digestive conditions like heartburn, acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome.

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WATCH: Miraculous recovery for 13-year-old declared brain dead

Trenton McKinley is now recovering at home after being declared brain dead after suffering seven skull fractures in a dune buggy accident.

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