Dr. Elizabeth Connell, Authority on Contraception, Is Dead at 92

An activist as well as a scientist, Dr. Connell helped open a clinic in East Harlem and promoted women’s health around the world.

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WATCH: ADHD rates in kids have increased over the past 20 years, new study says

The prevalence of ADHD in U.S. children and adolescents has increased from 6.1 percent in 1997 to 10.2 percent in 2016, according to the study.

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WATCH: ADHD rates in kids have increased over the past 20 years, new study says

The prevalence of ADHD in U.S. children and adolescents has increased from 6.1 percent in 1997 to 10.2 percent in 2016, according to the study.

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ADHD rates in kids has increased over the past 20 years, new study says

Researchers followed 186,000 children ages 4 to 17 every year from 1997 to 2016 and found the prevalence of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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How to Dine at Your Desk in Style

The brown bag is so fourth-grade. These ingeniously designed accoutrements make a luxury of working through lunch.

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How a $109K heart attack bill was slashed to $332

A Texas hospital that charged a teacher $108,951 for care after a heart attack slashed the bill to $332.29 Thursday.

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Got Milk? Or Was That Really a Plant Beverage?

A remark by the F.D.A.’s chief about almonds and lactation has set off a seemingly existential debate about what milk is.

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Home-Office Decorating Flubs---and How to Fix Them

We asked hundreds of pros where people typically go wrong when designing their residential workspaces—and pressed for smart solutions

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Driving the Biggest, Baddest Firetruck in America

The Howe and Howe 4x4 Bulldog’s 9.0-liter turbodiesel helps speed 1,500 gallons of water to remote forest fires. Dan Neil takes a few laps around the parking lot with the volunteer firefighters of Gladys, Va.

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New Corporate-Office Design: No Ping-Pong, But Not Uptight

Today’s standout workplaces, as evidenced by this Manhattan financial-services office, combine the best of conservative culture and startup loosey-goosiness.

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The New Old Age: A Debate Over ‘Rational Suicide’

Americans are increasingly determined to exercise control over their deaths, and many believe suicide ought to be considered a reasonable option.

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The New Old Age: A Debate Over ‘Rational Suicide’

Americans are increasingly determined to exercise control over their deaths, and many believe suicide ought to be considered a reasonable option.

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UN: 'Substantial risks' remain in Congo's Ebola outbreak

'Substantial risks' remain in Congo's Ebola outbreak, World Health Organization says

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take a number: From 0 to 10 Million: Vaping Takes Off in the U.S.

Since 2004, millions of American have started using e-cigarettes. More than half also smoke traditional cigarettes.

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You’ll Never Guess Which Company Is Reinventing Health Benefits

Frustrated with insurers, some large companies — including a certain cable behemoth — are shedding long-held practices and adopting a do-it-yourself approach.

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How Modern Medicine Has Changed the Supreme Court

Longer lives, longer terms and tougher nomination fights, as well as a premium on youth.

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Ask Well: When Is a Baby Fully Protected by Vaccines?

Vaccines don’t confer 100 percent immunity, but when all children are immunized, it creates what is called herd immunity, which makes everyone safer, especially babies.

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Too Many Chinese Children Need Glasses. Beijing Blames Video Games.

China’s Tencent and other video game companies saw their shares tumble as the government puts additional pressure on the industry.

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Judge tosses lawsuit against California drug price law

A federal judge in Sacramento has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to block a California law requiring pharmaceutical companies to give advance notice before big price increases

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Best practices for women to follow regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy

The general consensus from most public health organizations is to abstain from alcohol use during pregnancy.

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Lawsuit alleges newborn died after hospital virus outbreak

A lawsuit filed by the family of a premature baby treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia alleges she died after being one of 23 infants infected during a virus outbreak in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit in 2016

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The Most Covetable Airline Freebees for Business Travelers

Flying premium class has its perks. Here, a few favorite giveaways.

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How to Crash an Uber-Hip Private Club? Book a Room

New hotel players that cater to networking professionals are offering access to exclusive social scenes, from London to Tulum.

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Favorite Fried Rice, Whole-Grain Edition

Nutty farro swaps in for the rice in this recipe for a sustaining stir-fry of kimchi and vegetables from Minneapolis chef Ann Kim.

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11-year-old girl is breathing on her own after heart transplant surgery

Sofia Sanchez is breathing on her own after receiving a heart transplant.

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Five Reasons to Skip the Salad Bar

Quick to toss together, sturdy enough to withstand the commute to work, wholesome and highly creative, these lunchtime salad recipes slay the midday slump.

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Could Wine Become Your Career?

Financier, attorney, videogame designer: They all left behind successful careers to pursue their passion in the wine business. Here’s how they did it.

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Bees get hooked on some pesticides the way smokers get hooked on nicotine: Study

Wild bees such bumblebee could be addicted to pesticide-laced food, like humans are addicted to nicotine, study.

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Last heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital

The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the delicate and life-saving procedure

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UN says 120,000 suspected cases of cholera in Yemen

The United Nations says nearly 120,000 suspected cases of cholera were reported in conflict-wracked Yemen between January and mid-August and the pace has been increasing

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The New Power Suit for Women: It's Not About Fitting In

Once upon a time, female suiting was drably designed to blend in with men. This fall, fashion is pivoting to more expressive versions that happily scorn conformity.

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Ken Burns On 'Blowing Things Up' in New Hampshire

We asked Ken Burns, Barbara Corcoran and Christina Tosi about their most memorable jobs away from home.

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A Fertility Doctor Used His Sperm on Unwitting Women. Their Children Want Answers.

Donald Cline, an Indiana doctor, may have fathered more than three dozen children. Decades later, they are finding one another through DNA testing sites.

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England Proposes Ban on Selling Energy Drinks to Children

As part of a campaign to reduce childhood obesity, products like Monster Energy and Red Bull would face age restrictions akin to those on beer.

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6 Indispensable Apps for Business Travelers

The smartphone apps that will help globe-trotters sleep soundly, dine wisely, tip shrewdly and stay out of trouble. Plus: Worldly etiquette advice from the Air Force

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The pluses and minuses of allowing medical marijuana at school

Every school day, Karina Garcia drives to her son’s South San Francisco high school to give him a dose of cannabis oil to prevent potentially life-threatening seizures.

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Using Smartphones In Meetings: A Super-Stern Etiquette Guide

Digital devices have helped us become our most productive selves—except during business meetings. Here, we imagine a memo outlining some key new rules.

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How Chef José Andrés Fed Puerto Rico

A new memoir recounts how, after hurricanes devastated the island, Andrés’s organization overcame bureaucratic hurdles by enlisting 20,000 local volunteers to prepare and deliver 3.7 million meals.

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WATCH: Doctor who saved date with CPR on the beach goes viral

Andi Traynor performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Max Montgomery, who collapsed from a heart attack but survived after making it through open-heart surgery.

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WATCH: Daughter loses 55 pounds to donate kidney to 'superhero' dad

After finding out her BMI was too high to donate a life-saving kidney to her dad, Dawn Muhammad lost 55 pounds in order to save her father's life.

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WATCH: Daughter loses 55 pounds to donate kidney to 'superhero' dad

After finding out her BMI was too high to donate a life-saving kidney to her dad, Dawn Muhammad lost 55 pounds in order to save her father's life.

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WATCH: Comparing different types of nut butters

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner discusses what to know about all the different kinds of nut butters currently on the market.

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Maryland pharma company buys overdose-reversing Narcan maker

A Maryland pharmaceutical company will acquire the maker of the opioid overdose reversal nasal spray Narcan

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Nutritionist's tips for picking the nut butter best for your diet and budget

Registered dietitian nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blanter shares her tips.

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Mom's use of opioids in pregnancy may stunt kids' learning

New research says learning disabilities, other special education needs common in children born with opioid-related symptoms from their mother's drug use

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17 sickened in 4 states because of a salmonella outbreak tied to raw chicken: CDC

The CDC said that one person in New York had died in the outbreak.

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AP NewsBreak: Staff at psychiatric hospital fear for safety

A patient with a history of violence has been charged with assault after he punched a nurse, knocked her to the floor and repeatedly stomped on her head at a Washington state psychiatric hospital that recently lost accreditation

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California closer to making colleges offer abortion drugs

A measure that would make California the first state to require all public universities to offer abortion medication at their campus health centers has cleared a hurdle

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The Secluded Island Hideaways for America's Rich and Famous

Wealthy homeowners from Ben Affleck to Hank Paulson have carved out coastal retreats in Georgia and South Carolina’s Low Country and donated to preserve the islands from development

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Are $15 Nap Breaks the New Lunch Breaks?

Urban ‘resting studios’ offer personal sleeping pods to weary workers looking for a midday recharge. But that’s a lot to pay for nothingness.

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STI rates are on the rise: Here's what you need to know

For the fourth consecutive year, rates of several STIs are on in the rise.

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The Latest: Drug treatment for prison staff in 2 states

Officials say staff members at prisons in Ohio and Pennsylvania have been treated for exposure or suspected exposure to drugs

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Earwax poses unrecognized risk in long-term care

That greasy, often gross, buildup occurs more often in older ears than those of the young, experts say.

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Pot industry wants to see 'stoner' stereotype go up in smoke

With America's multibillion-dollar marijuana industry beginning to flower, cannabis advocates are trying to dispel the idea that people who toke up still live in their parents' basements and spend their days eating Cheetos and playing video games

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Veterans affairs secretary vows not to privatize agency

The new secretary of veterans affairs has pledged to the American Legion that he won't privatize his agency's health care services even as it increases options for veterans to seek care in the private sector

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How to Work Remotely---In an Exotic New City Each Month

Is it possible to keep your job and travel the world, too? These companies help professional nomads take a working gap year in places like Prague and Marrakesh.

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Scotland to Provide Free Sanitary Products to Students

The government will invest more than $6 million to banish “period poverty” among girls and women in schools, colleges and universities.

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Please, Men of the World, Tuck in Your Shirts

With the rise in shirts designed to be worn untucked, and a general casualization of the workplace, properly tucked shirts have gone the way of the dodo. Our men’s fashion editor protests.

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Forget 'Senior Citizen'---Aging Baby Boomers Search for a Better Term

Offended by labels like ‘elderly’ and ‘old,’ older adults try on new generational descriptions; ‘Perennial sounds like a plant.’

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You're Not Getting Bigger, the Airplane Bathroom Is Getting Smaller

More planes are featuring slim lavatories and passengers have to cope with tighter quarters; the tape-measure test

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Is Getting 'Hangry' Actually a Thing?

A psychology professor explains whether a shorter temper can be the direct result of low blood sugar.

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Hanging With the Hedge-Fund Bros to Get the Story

To research his new novel, ‘Lake Success,’ about a hedge-fund manager who loses everything, Gary Shteyngart spent four years among players in high finance.

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WATCH: Whole grain versus white: Which grain is best for you?

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner discusses the pros and cons of eating rice, bread and pasta.

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WATCH: Whole grain versus white: Which grain is best for you?

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner discusses the pros and cons of eating rice, bread and pasta.

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WATCH: Pink's son has 'hand, foot and mouth disease': What to know

While traveling on her world tour, the superstar singer said, her 1-year-old son contracted hand, foot and mouth disease, which is a common viral illness.

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WATCH: Pink's son has 'hand, foot and mouth disease': What to know

While traveling on her world tour, the superstar singer said, her 1-year-old son contracted hand, foot and mouth disease, which is a common viral illness.

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Nutritionist shares tips on picking the right grain for your belly and your budget

Dawn Jackson Blatner, a registered dietitian nutritionist, shares her tips.

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Posters Suggesting That Women Can Drink While Pregnant Stir Backlash

The posters, distributed throughout Australia, were made by a group largely funded by the alcohol industry, and their wording was changed after an outcry.

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The Latest: Ex-CDC director told to stay away from accuser

A judge has ordered former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Thomas Frieden to stay away from a woman he's accused of groping at his New York home last October

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Putting Their Eggs, and Hopes, on Ice

Egg-freezing clinics are aggressively courting a new generation. Younger millennials are heeding the call.

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The New Health Care: A Little-Known Windfall for Some Hospitals, Now Facing Big Cuts

A program meant to help the poor has grown beyond its original intent.

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Phys Ed: Exercise Now, Sit in Front of the TV Later

After working out, many of us, consciously or not, find other opportunities to move less, undermining our best intentions to stay fit.

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Pollution May Dim Thinking Skills, Study in China Suggests

The impact of air pollution appeared especially stark in older men, a particularly worrying sign for countries with aging populations.

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Ketamine may be helpful in treating depression, study shows

Typically considered a recreational drug, ketamine may help treat depression.

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Japanese police probe 4 hospital deaths after air-con failed

Japanese police are investigating the deaths of 4 elderly patients at a hospital in heat-struck central Japan after the air conditioning failed in their rooms

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S.T.D. Diagnoses Reach Record 2.3 Million New Cases in U.S.

Cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis rose sharply for the fourth year running in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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What is hand, foot and mouth disease?

Singer Pink is currently battling the common childhood disease.

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WATCH: Baby 'graduates' from NICU in full cap and gown, bought from a Build-A-Bear store

Cullen Potter was born at 22 weeks and weighed less than 14 ounces.

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WATCH: As teens turn to cosmetic surgery, study outlines new age-appropriate guidelines

The study found that teenage girls should be at least 15 to 17 years old before getting cosmetic rhinoplasty (nose surgery).

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WATCH: As teens turn to cosmetic surgery, study outlines new age-appropriate guidelines

The study found that teenage girls should be at least 15 to 17 years old before getting cosmetic rhinoplasty (nose surgery).

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The Latest: Governor hikes Puerto Rico storm toll to 2,975

Gov. Ricardo Rossello is raising Puerto Rico's official toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975 in response to a new, government-commissioned study finding deaths from the storm were severely undercounted

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Report: Nearly 3,000 deaths in Puerto Rico linked to Maria

An independent investigation ordered by Puerto Rico's government estimates that 2,975 people died within six months as a result of Hurricane Maria

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Toxic pesticides found at most illegal California pot farms

Researchers and federal authorities are finding powerful and potentially lethal pesticides at nine of every 10 illegal marijuana farms in California this year

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Inside a Neonatal Clinic in South Sudan: ‘In Some Ways, It Felt Wrong to Be Here’

Minutes after two journalists started following a doctor on her rounds of a newborn ward, a baby stopped breathing.

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Pediatricians put it bluntly: Motherhood and marijuana don’t mix

More and more people consider smoking marijuana harmless or even beneficial, but mounting research suggests women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid it.

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As teens turn to cosmetic surgery, study outlines new age-appropriate guidelines

Understanding a teen's motive for surgery and ensuring that every potential teenage patient undergoes a careful and extensive preoperative evaluation is key, experts say.

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Is Your Email Address Holding You Back?

Whether you’re freelancing or on the job hunt, don’t let a poorly conceived online handle limit your career prospects.

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Tired of Swiping Right, Some Singles Try Slow Dating

Younger daters exhausted by larger apps like Tinder have found ways to meet possible partners by considering fewer of them.

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Worldwide gun deaths reach 250,000 yearly; US ranks high

Gun deaths worldwide total about 250,000 yearly; U.S. is among just six countries that make up half of those fatalities

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Part Harley-Davidson, Part 'Spaceship'

Jeffrey “Meatloaf” Scales cruises all over the city on his motorcycle—the third Harley he has customized to express his own personality.

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WATCH: Baby has NICU graduation ceremony

Cullen Potter's mom had to go to a Build-A-Bear store to find a cap and gown to fit Cullen, who was born at 22 weeks.

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The Coaches Parents Call When the Baby Won't Sleep

After too many sleepless nights, exhausted moms and dads turn to experts, some of whom even offer overnight stays as part of the consultation.

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WATCH: How to keep kids stress-free with meditation

Mallika Chopra, daughter of spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, created the meditation guide, "Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement and More," for kids.

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WATCH: How to keep kids stress-free with meditation

Mallika Chopra, daughter of spiritual guru Deepak Chopra, created the meditation guide, "Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement and More," for kids.

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WATCH: Cow milk, soy, plant-based milk: Which one is right for you?

Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner explains some of the pros and cons of each beverage.

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WATCH: 11-year-old who met Drake has successful heart transplant

Sofia Sanchez, who met Drake in her hospital room after he saw her viral Kiki Challenge video, is recovering at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago after a successful nine-hour heart transplant.

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The New Health Care: Study Causes Splash, but Here’s Why You Should Stay Calm on Alcohol’s Risks

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WATCH: 'Just Breathe': Mallika Chopra's guide to help kids de-stress and learn mindfulness

"Just Breathe" is an illustrated meditation guide for kids ages 8 to 12 by Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra.

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'Just Breathe': Guide to teach kids meditation and how to de-stress

Mallika Chopra wants to teach the ancient art to a new generation with her book, “Just Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness and More.”

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WATCH: 'Just Breathe': Mallika Chopra's guide to help kids de-stress and learn mindfulness

"Just Breathe" is an illustrated meditation guide for kids ages 8 to 12 by Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra.

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Put your mind and body to the test in a yoga class done on water

The 'Holy Water' yoga class at TMPL GYM in New York City is done in a saltwater pool.

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WATCH: Yoga class done on water tests your mind, body, spirit and balance

Participants balance during Holy Water Yoga at TMPL GYM in New York.

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Deaths from drugs, alcohol and suicide now outpace diabetes, study shows

More people now die from drugs, alcohol and suicide than from diabetes.

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Breast-Feeding Mothers Should Avoid Marijuana, Pediatricians Say

A new study showed that chemical traces of marijuana can be detected in breast milk up to six days after use, highlighting the need for research into the effect of pot on babies.

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An aspirin a day may not always keep the doctor away

Approximately one in two American adults takes aspirin on a regular basis.

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Take a Number: How Much Alcohol Is Safe to Drink? None, Say These Researchers

A large study of drinking habits in 195 countries contradicts widely shared advice on healthy drinking.

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China Has Withheld Samples of a Dangerous Flu Virus

Despite an international agreement, U.S. health authorities still have not received H7N9 avian flu specimens from their Chinese counterparts.

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Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke

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Why Are Male Celebrities Dressing Like Such Slobs?

They’re slovenly. They’re sleazy. They’re superstars. How the “Slob-ebrity”—from Pete Davidson to Jonah Hill to Justin Bieber—is taking over Hollywood.

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Dark Comedy in the Fashion World

Ahead of New York Fashion Week, a former fashion editor discusses her new book #fashionvictim and a rollercoaster ride in digital media

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Rising C02 levels could cause nutritional deficiencies across the globe: Study

Rising CO2 levels could leave hundreds of millions zinc and protein deficient.

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Rising C02 levels could cause nutritional deficiencies across the globe: Study

Rising CO2 levels could leave hundreds of millions zinc and protein deficient.

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How to Tame Health Care Spending? Here’s a One-Percent Solution

Maybe the answer isn’t something big, a group of economists is suggesting, but rather many small tweaks.

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ANALYSIS: John McCain hated Obamacare, but ultimately saved it

Better known for his work on campaign finance reform and the military, McCain did have a hand in one landmark health bill — the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Women Struggling to Get Pregnant Turn to Fertility Apps

Wearable apps can help women determine their most fertile days each month. Despite numerous successes, not all doctors are convinced they actually work.

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In 'Operation Finale,' Another Nazi Gets His Comeuppance

Hollywood is still fighting the Nazis, or in the case of the new film “Operation Finale,” bringing them to on-screen justice.

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Tony Bennett and Diana Krall Croon and Contrast on New Duet Album

Tony Bennett is once again singing songs built for two—this time, with Diana Krall.

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Diana Krall on Tony Bennett: 'You Can't Step Into His Dream'

The pair will release a new duet album, “Love Is Here to Stay,” on Sept. 14.

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Exclusive: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's The Row Launches Menswear

Twelve years after the Olsens launched their fashion line, they are finally adding a full-fledged menswear collection that aims for perfection.

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Children may care about their reputations earlier than thought: Study

The study, showing this concern manifests much earlier, encourages parents to give consideration to their own interactions with young children.

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WATCH: Girl who met Drake gets 2nd wish: A new heart

Sofia Sanchez, 11, who met Drake at the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago after doing the Kiki challenge, is preparing to undergo a heart transplant.

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WATCH: Girl who met Drake gets 2nd wish: A new heart

Sofia Sanchez, 11, who met Drake at the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago after doing the Kiki challenge, is preparing to undergo a heart transplant.

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Did Juul Lure Teenagers and Get ‘Customers for Life’?

The e-cigarette company says it never sought teenage users, but the F.D.A. is investigating whether Juul intentionally marketed its devices to youth.

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WATCH: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.

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Algeria says cholera outbreak "completely under control."

Algeria's government is rejecting union calls to delay the start of the new school year because of a cholera outbreak

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WATCH: Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke.

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INTERNETTING WITH AMANDA HESS: The Dark Side of the Male Fitness Internet

One of the internet’s most popular fitness personalities is a dead bodybuilder named Zyzz. Is he the key to unlocking the links between toxic masculinity, objectification and fringe politics? Episode 5 of our video series.

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Personal Health: The Heartbreakers at Chain Restaurants

McDonald’s is far from the worst offender. The Cheesecake Factory’s Breakfast Burrito has more than a day’s worth of calories, two days’ worth of sodium and more than three of saturated fat.

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6 things you may not know about breastfeeding

When it comes to breastfeeding, it seems everyone has advice, tips and an opinion or two to offer new moms. Here are a few recent developments you may have missed.

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1 in 12 kids taking multiple medications at risk for a major drug interaction: Study

Not much is known about how teens and children use prescription medications, but a new study published in Pediatrics provides some insight.

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Mind-altering breast milk? New pot study poses that question

A small study finds that marijuana's mind-altering ingredient can show up in nursing mothers' breast milk

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The Scan That Saved My Life

After decades of exercise and healthy eating, a reporter’s blocked artery came as a shock; the debate over testing to prevent debilitating strokes

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High-Profile British Restaurant Group Makes Its Way to New York

D&D London is opening its first restaurant in the New York next month at the Shops at Columbus Circle and will open a second spot in 2019 in Hudson Yards.

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Neil Simon (1927-2018): The King of Stage Comedy

Not only did Mr. Simon have a quarter-century run as America’s most popular playwright, but “Lost in Yonkers,” his 20th and best play, won him a Pulitzer Prize.

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Mike Pompeo's Unexpected Diplomatic Crisis: He Took #Swagger Without Asking

Swagger—popularized by hip hop artists and rappers as shorthand for confidence and style in clothes, cars and dating—is now a catch word for one of the world’s oldest and most powerful bureaucracies.

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Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

New studies find most people won't benefit from taking daily low-dose aspirin or fish oil supplements to prevent a first heart attack or stroke

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This insect's bite can lead to heart disease

About 300,000 people in the U.S. carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease.

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Weight-loss drug Belviq seems safe for heart, study finds

Study finds long-term use of weight-loss drug Belviq doesn't raise risk for heart problems

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Mom who killed son, overdosed is recovering, authorities say

A central Oregon woman authorities say fatally shot and killed her severely disabled 7-year-old son and then attempted suicide is expected to recover

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A College President's Spin on Fitness

Greg Crawford, president of Miami University in Ohio, averages about 200 miles a week on his bike. In bad weather, he hits the rec center.

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In 'The Silence of the Girls,' Pat Barker Tells 'The Iliad' From a Woman's Perspective

For her new book “The Silence of the Girls,” writer Pat Barker decided to tell the story of “The Iliad” from the point of view of the women taken captive during the Trojan War.

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Sen. John McCain’s illness: What to know about glioblastoma

McCain has decided to discontinue treatment, his family said.

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Sen. John McCain’s illness: What to know about glioblastoma

McCain has decided to discontinue treatment, his family said.

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England to Allow Women to Take Early Abortion Pill at Home

The British government said the second of two early medical termination pills need no longer be taken at a clinic, echoing moves in Scotland and Wales.

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Congo: 2 who received experimental Ebola treatment recover

Congo says 2 who received experimental Ebola treatment recover; will be monitored

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Women in England to be allowed to take abortion pill at home

Women seeking to end early pregnancies in England soon will be allowed to take an abortion pill at home under a new government plan set to take effect by the end of the year

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Judge orders ex-Centers for Disease Control boss Tom Frieden to stay away from woman he's accused of groping in New York

Judge orders ex-Centers for Disease Control boss Tom Frieden to stay away from woman he's accused of groping in New York

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Big Tobacco’s Global Reach on Social Media

The tobacco industry says it no longer tries to hook new generations of smokers. So what’s behind the legions of beautiful young people in smoking, vaping and partying posts with the same hashtags?

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Tobacco-funded group starts Montana anti-initiative ad blitz

A tobacco-industry funded group has launched a massive ad blitz against a ballot initiative to fund Montana's Medicaid expansion program by raising the tobacco tax

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No 'healthy' level of alcohol consumption exists, according to new study

There is no level of alcohol that is good for health, according to a new study in the journal The Lancet.

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A Leader in the War on Poverty Opens a New Front: Pollution

A pastor is resurrecting the Poor People’s Campaign, a movement started by Martin Luther King Jr. He sees the climate and environment as issues on par with poverty and racism.

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The Latest: Ex-CDC boss denies woman's groping allegation

The arrested former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Thomas Frieden, has issued a denial in response to a woman's allegation he groped her buttocks at his New York home

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Ex-Centers for Disease Control director Frieden says woman's New York groping allegation 'does not reflect' who he is

Ex-Centers for Disease Control director Frieden says woman's New York groping allegation 'does not reflect' who he is

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Correction: Disabled Child Shot story

Correction: Disabled Child Shot story

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Heart Risks Tied to Parkinson’s Disease

Abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and high glucose readings were linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.

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Former Head of C.D.C. Arrested on Sex Abuse Charge

Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, who headed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for eight years under the Obama administration, was also charged with forcible touching and the harassment of a Brooklyn woman, the police said.

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A late-life surprise: Taking care of frail, aging parents

The implications of later-life caregiving are considerable.

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Ex-CDC director Thomas Frieden arrested on sex abuse charge

A former director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been arrested in New York on a sex abuse charge

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Ex-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Thomas Frieden arrested in New York on sex abuse charge

Ex-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Thomas Frieden arrested in New York on sex abuse charge

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The Japanese Baseball Tour: A Vacation with a Serious Curve Ball

Four stadiums around the country where visitors can take in the surreal rituals of Japanese baseball. Plus: Essential advice on buying tickets and not getting kicked out.

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The Best Bargain in French Wines

American wine lovers are, for the most part, in the dark about Sauternes, the great sweet white of Bordeaux. And that’s too bad, because it tends to be one of the finest values around.

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WATCH: Harvard professor calls coconut oil 'pure poison'

In the aftermath of a scathing speech from a Harvard professor that slammed it as one of the "worst" foods to eat, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses how healthy coconut oil actually is.

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WATCH: Harvard professor calls coconut oil 'pure poison'

In the aftermath of a scathing speech from a Harvard professor that slammed it as one of the "worst" foods to eat, Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses how healthy coconut oil actually is.

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UN agency: Ebola reaches area of 'high insecurity' in Congo

The World Health Organization's emergencies chief says Ebola has spread to an area of high security risk in Congo, a "pivotal" moment in an outbreak that now endangers both the safety and health of medical teams

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WATCH: New study cites 'no safe level' when it comes to alcohol consumption

The global study concluded that the risk of cancer, organ damage and other harm outweighs the benefits for most people.

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WATCH: New study cites 'no safe level' when it comes to alcohol consumption

The global study concluded that the risk of cancer, organ damage and other harm outweighs the benefits for most people.

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Ask Well: Do Collagen Supplements Help Skin, Hair, Nails and Joints?

Any benefits from collagen supplements appear to be limited.

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How I feel after 21 days without sugar, dairy or alcohol

I thought my body -- and social life -- couldn’t survive without all these foods Whole30 makes you eliminate, but I was thriving.

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What to know about coconut oil after a Harvard professor called it 'pure poison'

Coconut oil has become hugely popular for cooking and as a dietary supplement.

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Global Health: Russian Trolls Used Vaccine Debate to Sow Discord, Study Finds

Twitter accounts that were used to meddle in the 2016 presidential election also sent both pro- and anti-vaccine messages and insulted parents.

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Renovation Strategies to Live at Home---Stylishly---Into Your 80s

In interior design, ‘safe’ no longer equals ‘ugly.’ New ‘aging in place’ design elements and approaches are beautiful, or better, invisible.

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Purveyors of Juice-Box Style, Nicotine-Filled E-Liquids Quit Selling the Products

The Food and Drug Administration had targeted 17 makers and sellers of items loaded with nicotine in packaging that could appeal to children.

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Report: Trump administration needs to step up on 'Obamacare'

Congressional watchdog: Trump administration needs to step up management of health law sign-up season

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The Camaraderie of the Long-Distance Relay Runner

Relays give those who haven’t participated in a team sport since high school or college a way to be part of a team again.

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Can Tech Fix Your Golf Swing?

New devices can measure the velocity and distance of your stroke and help determine which club to pull out next. But is all this new data actually helpful, or just another expensive golf trend? David Pierce aims to find out.

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The Secret to Making Summer Vegetables Sing

In this recipe from Minneapolis chef Ann Kim, a succotash of corn and other high-summer produce gets some welcome kick from kimchi in the mix. With a fillet of oven-roasted salmon on top, it’s a healthy, craveable meal.

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E-Cigarettes May Raise Risk for Heart Attack

Compared with people who never used e-cigarettes, daily users almost doubled their risk for heart attack.

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3 Skincare Experts on Their Favorite Things

These innovators pivoted from other careers to focus on natural beauty—here they share the people, places and things that most inspire them.

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7 Cozy Sweaters Perfect for Fall

The season’s knits prove that comfort can be found in the most inventive designs.

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Wealthy Parents Help Child Athletes Go Pro in Their Own Backyards

Rich families are building gyms, soccer fields and baseball batting cages at home to develop their student-athlete skills.

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WATCH: How to find the best energy bar for you

Consumer Reports tested 33 bars to determine which are the most satisfying and best for you.

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Rites of Passage: Talking Sex With Dad (in the Ford Taurus)

You know that scene in “Lady Bird” when Saoirse Ronan throws herself out of a moving vehicle to avoid talking to her mother for another second? That was me, at 14, in the car with my father.

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Voices: When Your Heart Fails You

We control my heart from a laptop. So why do I feel so helpless?

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Antibiotic side effects in kids lead to nearly 70,000 emergency room visits each year

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications for U.S. kids.

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Antibiotic side effects in kids lead to nearly 70,000 emergency room visits each year

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications for U.S. kids.

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Antibiotic side effects in kids lead to nearly 70,000 emergency room visits each year

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications for U.S. kids.

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'10,000 Miles Along the Yangzi River' Review: A River Journey in the Gallery

Wang Hui’s lengthy handscroll casts nature as the protagonist while stirring emotions and evoking poetry, earlier paintings, history and cultural references.

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'George Szell: The Complete Columbia Album Collection' Review: A Maestro's Time in Cleveland Still Shines

This 106-CD set assembles almost all of the conductor’s recordings with the Cleveland Orchestra, along with a few Szell made with the New York Philharmonic, the Columbia Symphony Orchestra, and as a remarkably vibrant chamber-music pianist.

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Hilary Lister, a Quadriplegic Who Sailed Solo, Dies at 46

Ms. Lister was the first quadriplegic to cross the English Channel and the first disabled woman to circumnavigate Britain.

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Immunotherapy Drugs Slow Skin Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain

Drugs that activate the immune system shrank tumors and prolonged life among patients with an aggressive form of melanoma, a small study shows.

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Doctor facing state inquiry about Vegas shooter drug records

A lawyer says a doctor accused of improperly looking up prescription records of the dead gunman after the October Las Vegas shooting will invoke his constitutional right against self-incrimination at an upcoming disciplinary hearing

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Depression in Mothers Impacts a Child’s Immune and Psychological Health

Children exposed to maternal depression respond like those under chronic stress.

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Louisiana, Mississippi top nation in illness from West Nile

Louisiana and Mississippi are leading the nation in the number of people who have become seriously ill from West Nile virus this year

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Appeals court rules against Alabama abortion restriction

Appeals court has blocked an Alabama law to ban a commonly used second trimester abortion procedure

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WATCH: Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of stroke later in life

A new study from the American Heart Association (AHA) says breastfeeding may be added to the list of ways to reduce the risk of stroke later in life.

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WATCH: Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of stroke later in life

A new study from the American Heart Association (AHA) says breastfeeding may be added to the list of ways to reduce the risk of stroke later in life.

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Authorities: Mom shot disabled son, then attempted suicide

Bend police say a mother fatally shot her disabled son and then attempted suicide

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California lawmakers pass bill to erase old pot convictions

California lawmakers passed a bill requiring local prosecutors to erase or reduce thousands of marijuana criminal convictions made eligible for dismissal when state voters broadly legalized pot

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US denies liability after boy is sprayed by its cyanide trap

The U.S. government says an Idaho family is to blame for any injuries it alleges a boy received after he was doused with cyanide by a predator-killing trap that a federal worker mistakenly placed near their home

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The War Over T-Shirt Necklines: V vs. Crew

Whether you favor a circular neckline or a V-neck says more about you than you think. Two writers square off over the respective merits of each

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Filmmaker Bing Liu Makes Waves in His Debut 'Minding the Gap'

Bing Liu talks about his widely praised skateboarding movie “Minding the Gap,” what led him to its subjects and how they have reacted to seeing themselves.

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UN warns of a possible new cholera epidemic in Yemen

The United Nations is warning of a possible "third wave" of the cholera epidemic in Yemen, which is already "the largest outbreak on record."

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How people survive being struck by lightning

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An Unmissable Summer Holiday in the Baltics

Lithuania’s Curonian Spit offers pristine beaches, pine forests, outdoor sculpture gardens and a “Hill of Witches.”

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Why Rachael Ray Loves Vinyl Records and Murder

Celebrity chef and host of her eponymous show, returning Sept. 10, on her obsessions with hard rock, roller disco and ‘Columbo’

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The Nonsense Lyrics That Donna Summer Turned Into a Classic

‘On the Radio’ started with filler vocals and became one of the disco era’s defining hits

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Miranda Kerr Reveals What's on Her iPhone

The Australian-born model and founder of skin-care line Kora Organics shares what’s on her iPhone.

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Frequent Home Moves May Increase a Child’s Risk of Psychosis

The largest risk was among 16- to 19-year-olds.

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The Promotion That Comes Without the Raise

More employers are handing out new job titles with extra responsibility but no bump in salary. Here’s how to respond to that kind of offer.

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Air Pollution Is Shortening Your Life. Here’s How Much.

Air pollution from coal plants, wood stoves, tailpipes and other sources shortens life spans by a few months, and sometimes years.

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Congo approves 4 experimental Ebola treatments in outbreak

Congo approves 4 experimental Ebola treatments in deadly outbreak in northeast

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Netherlands Dispatch: Fighting Dementia With Memories of Childhood and Happy Times

The Netherlands is pioneering new ways to treat dementia, with sensory aids, soothing music and other tools to calm and nurture patients.

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Breastfeeding linked to reduced risk of stroke later in life

Stroke is the third-leading cause of death for women.

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Phys Ed: How You Felt About Gym Class May Impact Your Exercise Habits Today

People tended to harbor vivid memories of gym class, a new study found. The results could have implications for motivating adults to stay physically active.

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Living With Cancer: Tracking Cancer and Ancestry, With Mysteries in Each

A friend’s efforts to learn about her health and her heritage reveal the importance and sometimes the challenges of understanding one’s background.

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WATCH: Manuka honey is a trendy sweetener, but are you getting what you pay for?

Is your manuka honey worth the hefty price tag?

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Cruising With Your Idols---and 2,000 Other Superfans

Fan cruises, in which devotees pay thousands of dollars to rub shoulders with their favorite bands, sports stars or actors, are becoming more popular.

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'Ellsworth Kelly in the Hamptons' Review: Beyond the Beach

A focused exhibition of works the artist made in the Hamptons reveals a bridge between his Matisse- and mathematics-inspired works and his later bold experiments with color.

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AG Jeff Sessions to address US opioid epidemic in Cleveland

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to discuss the country's opioid epidemic in Cleveland

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Heavily pork-reliant China battling African swine fever

China, the world's largest producer of pork, is battling an African swine fever outbreak that could potentially devastate herds

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Hospital staff singing 'no more chemo' song to young cancer patient goes viral

A video of the very sweet moment a young Tennessee girl learned she was cancer-free has gone viral.

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Hospital staff singing 'no more chemo' song to young cancer patient goes viral

A video of the very sweet moment a young Tennessee girl learned she was cancer-free has gone viral.

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The Healthier Your Heart, the Healthier Your Brain May Be

The more measures of cardiovascular health older people had, the less likely they were to develop dementia.

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US plan for coal power deregulation could cause more deaths

The Trump administration is moving to prop up the declining coal industry with an overhaul of Obama-era pollution rules

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Square Feet: If Food Is Medicine, These Are the Labs

Community meal programs founded to nourish the sick are seeking bigger industrial kitchens to meet growing demand.

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The Cowboy Boot's Unlikely Journey from Ranch to Runway

Originally worn by dandy cowboys in the American West, the boot is now a surprisingly sexy staple for women

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Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad for You?

A Harvard professor called coconut oil “pure poison.” Not everyone takes such a harsh stand.

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Bob Ross Fans Seek Some Happy Little Appreciation for Their Muse

Bob Ross achieved pop-culture fame as the host of “The Joy of Painting” -- now artists and fans are attempting to secure a spot in art history for him as well.

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Maja Hoffmann's Cultural Complex in Arles, France Is Poised to Transform the City

As Luma Arles nears completion, the art patron opens up about the region’s new star attraction.

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The Top Reader Advice for Surviving Extra-Long Flights

Journal readers share their tricks for getting through marathon nonstop trips.

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How changing the way you sit can help decrease back pain

Changing the way you sit may help alleviate back pain.

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A Classic Mustang Named 'Calamity Jane'

Kelly Hattori learned from scratch in the restoration of her 1966 Ford Mustang and now takes the car on a 10,000-mile road trip every year

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WATCH: How changing the way you sit can help decrease back pain

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about how sitting too long is bad for your health, and a simple change in posture you can make to help with back pain.

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WATCH: How changing the way you sit can help decrease back pain

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about how sitting too long is bad for your health, and a simple change in posture you can make to help with back pain.

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Desks without partitions may lead to 'healthier' and less stressed employees

Desk partitions are commonly seen as giving employees increased privacy but a new study shows that people may be better off without it.

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UK group warns hospitals could run out of drugs post Brexit

A group that represents U.K. hospitals has warned that its members may run out of drugs if Britain leaves the European Union without an agreement on future relations

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Ashley Horner shares about her 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 days

The fitness celebrity embarked on a journey from Haiti, through 48 states.

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Take a Number: You’re Getting Very Sleepy. (So Is Everyone Else.)

Fewer people in industrialized countries are getting adequate sleep.

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'Jennifer Steinkamp: Blind Eye' Review: Exploring the Digital Landscape

The artist’s haunting, computer-generated projections in the Clark Art Institute’s exhibition offer an overview of her dominant, wide-ranging concerns.

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'Live at the Village Vanguard, Vol. I (The Embedded Sets)' by Steve Coleman Review: The Complex Made Accessible

The saxophonist’s new album is filled with rhythmic force, emotional heft and ingeniously interlaced parts.

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What to know about the EpiPen shortage and generic version

The nationwide shortage of the EpiPen is making people scramble.

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Trump drug czar nominee visits Connecticut after overdoses

Trump's nominee for drug czar calls Connecticut a national example for addiction treatment

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A Chinese Pharmacist Found Out He Had Cancer. Then He Vanished.

Rather than burden his parents with the expense of his treatment, Tang Gongwei chose to disappear.

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Kentucky governor loses another round in Medicaid fight

Kentucky's Republican governor has lost another round in a legal fight over his efforts to require poor people to get a job to keep their Medicaid benefits

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At 42 weeks pregnant, this New Zealand politician biked to her birth

This supermom, who happens to be a New Zealand politician, cycled herself to the hospital to give birth on Sunday.

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Aby Rosen Creates New Hotel in Vibrant Tel Aviv

The hotel, located in the Jaffa quarter, blends the old and the new.

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The Exercise That Helps Mental Health Most

Certain fitness routines do more to help avoid depression, stress or other emotional problems, new research finds.

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Grace Coddington Collaborates on a Pet-Inspired Capsule Collection for Louis Vuitton

The style icon worked with designer Nicolas Ghesquière on a line that is the cat’s pajamas.

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The Checkup: Let Kids Play

Doctors should prescribe parents of young children to prioritize playing, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

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Even in 2018, It's Gonna Take a Lot to Drag Listeners Away From 'Africa'

This summer’s surprise hit is a song from the 1980s resurrected by a band from the 1990s.

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How to Live With the Pain of Loss, Without Going Numb

People often try to deny their feelings, but that doesn’t work. Here are some healthier techniques.

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WATCH: How much should parents pressure picky eaters?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that found pressuring picky-eating children to eat certain foods doesn't always help them to grow or overcome their pickiness.

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WATCH: How much should parents pressure picky eaters?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses a new study that found pressuring picky-eating children to eat certain foods doesn't always help them to grow or overcome their pickiness.

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Trilobites: Your Spit Might Help You Learn to Eat Your Greens

When people were repeatedly exposed to bitter compounds in a study, their saliva changed to produce proteins that rendered those flavors more palatable.

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The Secret to Keeping Black Men Healthy? Maybe Black Doctors

In an intriguing study, black patients were far more likely to agree to certain health tests if they discussed them with a black male doctor.

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The New Health Care: This Drug Is Safe and Effective. Wait. Compared With What?

Comparative effectiveness research may be the best way to answer questions that patients and physicians face every day.

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Personal Health: What Twins Can Teach Us About Nature vs. Nurture

The relative importance of nature and nurture has been debated for centuries, and has had strong — and sometimes misguided — influences on public policy.

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An Ex-Husband Moves Back In---for Cancer Care

As families in the U.S. become smaller and more far-flung, new caregivers emerge, including ex-spouses; “People at work think I’m crazy.”

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Trilobites: Before You Flush Your Contact Lenses, You Might Want to Know This

Flushing disposable contacts down the toilet or washing them down the drain may contribute to the problem of microplastic pollution, researchers said.

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Paramount Network Finds a Hit in 'Yellowstone'

“Yellowstone,” starring Kevin Costner, has found a sizable audience with both male and female viewers, something the network attributes to its family dynamic and its setting in the American West.

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This Training Tweak Keeps Him Running at 70

A distance runner uses what he calls the Old Fartlek, a jokey variation on a classic Swedish technique, to go easier on his joints and muscles.

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'Hedda Sterne: Printed Variations' Review: Elevating the Everyday

Though grouped with the Abstract Expressionists, she cut a different path.

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Annan's legacy of fighting for equality and rights lives on

Kofi Annan left the United Nations more committed to combating poverty, promoting equality and fighting for human rights _ and until his death was speaking out about the turbulent world he saw moving from nations working together to growing nationalism.

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WATCH: A look into low carb versus high carb diets

A new study finds carbohydrates in moderation is the healthiest way to go.

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WATCH: A look into low carb versus high carb diets

A new study finds carbohydrates in moderation is the healthiest way to go.

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COLUMN: We took on $500K in debt before NYU's med school went tuition-free

Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez writes about what it was like for her to get the news.

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The Treatment Gap: This E.R. Treats Opioid Addiction on Demand. That’s Very Rare

Some hospital emergency departments are giving people medicine for withdrawal, plugging a hole in a system that too often fails to provide immediate treatment.

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In San Francisco, Opioid Addiction Treatment Offered on the Streets

City health workers are handing out buprenorphine prescriptions to homeless people in hopes of getting them into treatment.

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WATCH: This woman is tackling 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 days

The fitness celebrity embarked on a journey from Haiti, through 48 states.

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WATCH: This woman is tackling 50 Ironman-distance triathlons in 50 days

The fitness celebrity embarked on a journey from Haiti, through 48 states.

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WATCH: Man prepares for remarkable hand transplant surgery: Part 3

In the summer of 2015, a doctor amputed Jonathan Koch's left hand and the fingers on his partially functioning right hand.

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WATCH: Hollywood mogul falls ill, close to death in less than 24 hours: Part 1

Jonathan Koch said the doctor told him, "'You're probably going to die tonight, and you should text your loved ones.'"

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WATCH: Doctors struggle to diagnose man's mysterious illness: Part 2

A lymph node biopsy confirmed that Jonathan Koch had hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).

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WATCH: Man has successful hand transplant after almost 18-hour surgery: Part 4

"I asked Dr. Azari, 'Did you do it?'" Jonathan Koch said. "And he said, 'Yes.' And then I started to sing the Rocky theme."

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WATCH: Hand transplant recipient, doctor get surprised by Captain Sully: Part 5

Dr. Azari said it took two months, rather than two years, for Jonathan Koch to be able to tie his own shoelaces.

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WATCH: Hand transplant recipient thanks doctors who first saved his life: Part 6

Jonathan Koch returned to George Washington University Hospital to thank the doctors and nurses.

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Man charged in connection with synthetic marijuana overdoses

Man arrested in connection with synthetic marijuana overdoses at Connecticut park

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WATCH: Hospital throws baby shower for more than 100 moms

No one is turned away from the shower at St. Bernard Hospital and everyone leaves with a gift.

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For Babies, Solid Food at 3 Months May Lead to Sounder Sleep

Babies who got solid food early were sleeping 17 minutes longer per night than those that had breast-fed through 6 months of age.

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Inside one of the world's largest taxidermy collections

A small museum in California contains a remarkable taxidermy collection.

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Mysterious odor plaguing residents, prompting municipal finger-pointing

A mysterious odor is causing confusion and finger-pointing in Orange County, CA.

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Hospital in high-poverty neighborhood throws baby shower for 100 moms

No one is turned away from the shower at St. Bernard Hospital and everyone leaves with a gift.

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Fake weed seen as a public health danger

What is synthetic marijuana and why is it so dangerous?

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The Next Great Fashion Trend Is…Newspapers?

Thanks to an advertisement for the streetwear brand Supreme, Monday’s New York Post flew off the stands. How fashion collaborations are, perhaps, making newspapers cool again

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Q&A with Glenn Close: The Star of 'The Wife'

The actress discusses her process and her latest role.

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WATCH: 4 ways to ditch the babysitter and work out with your kids

Husband-and-wife trainers Chris and Heidi Powell break down simple workout moves you can do at home with your children to get the whole family excited about fitness.

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WATCH: 4 ways to ditch the babysitter and work out with your kids

Husband-and-wife trainers Chris and Heidi Powell break down simple workout moves you can do at home with your children to get the whole family excited about fitness.

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UK lawmakers urge government to relax rules on e-cigarettes

A committee of British lawmakers is urging the government to loosen restrictions on e-cigarettes as a way of cutting the smoking rate

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4 ways to ditch the babysitter and workout with your kids

Chris and Heidi Powell, parents of four, share their tips.

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WATCH: Long lingering pesticides may increase risk for autism: Study

Autism is a complex disorder with largely unknown causes.

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The New Old Age: A Retirement Community Turned Away These Married Women

According to the facility’s “cohabitation policy,” marriage is between one man and one woman, “as it is understood in the Bible.”

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Ask Well: How Do You Die From Leukemia?

Though survival rates have improved markedly, a variety of problems can cause death.

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Here's how I feel after 15 days without sugar, grains, dairy or alcohol

I think I see the very faint light at the end of the very long Whole30 tunnel.

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'Pretty Woman' Review: Super-Safe Sex on Broadway

This musical adaptation of the 1990 movie just goes through the motions.

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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, Dies

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul who understood vocal harmony and phrasing perhaps better than any of her female pop and soul contemporaries, has died at 76.

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'Crazy Rich Asians' Review: Conspicuously Consuming Fun

At the core of Jon M. Chu’s romantic comedy, the first movie in decades to tell an Asian-American story with Asians in all the leading roles, is a heartfelt question about family.

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'We the Animals' Review: Sibling Intimacy

Jeremiah Zagar’s debut feature portrays life in a volatile family seen through the eyes of one of three young brothers.

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Long lingering pesticides may increase risk for autism: Study

Autism is a complex disorder with largely unknown causes.

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F.D.A. Approves Generic EpiPen That May Be Cheaper

Teva Pharmaceuticals will sell a generic copy of Mylan’s EpiPen, which became the target of public outrage over its price.

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Smelling things that aren't there could be a sign: Study

About one in 15 people reported the "phantom smells" that didn't go away.

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US approves new generic competitor to EpiPen

US officials approves new generic competitor for emergency allergy medication EpiPen

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Are We in the Last Days of Diesel?

s the Range Rover HSE Td6 already doomed? As diesel sales free-fall and European cities ban diesel vehicles, Dan Neil wonders what’s next for the world’s polluting dinosaurs.

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Florida urges vaccinations after 3 measles cases reported

Health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles after three cases of the disease were reported in a Florida county, among more than 100 cases throughout the U.S. this year.

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NY University offers free tuition for all medical students

New York University, citing a 'moral imperative' to reduce debt, is offering free tuition for all of its medical students

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Small-Town Theaters Worth the Trip

Forget cringeworthy summer stock: These theater venues scattered around the country offer quality productions in scene-stealing settings well into the fall.

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This Exuberant Cardigan Is the Ideal Antidote to Office Air Conditioning

Ditch that drab old sweater that’s been draped over your chair all summer and consider this unique alternative.

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Will These New Features Help Relieve Your Smartphone Addiction?

To help screen addicts break the habit, Big Tech companies like Apple, Google and Facebook are finding new ways to warn of overuse.

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New York University offers free tuition to all medical students

New York University medical students received life-changing news on Thursday -- the School of Medicine will cover full tuition going forward, regardless of need or merit.

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New York University offers free tuition to all medical students

New York University medical students received life-changing news on Thursday -- the School of Medicine will cover full tuition going forward, regardless of need or merit.

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Trump wants federal suit against opioid manufacturers

President Donald Trump is asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit against certain companies that supply and manufacture opioids in response to the nation's drug epidemic

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3 Super-Fun Experiments for Pint-size Scientists

Kate Biberdorf—aka ‘Kate the Chemist’—shares three awe-inspiring, safe, occasionally yummy home experiments for curious kids.

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10 Burning Questions About Cologne, Answered

Men’s fashion editor Jacob Gallagher takes on questions both practical and whimsical about the most evanescent element of style.

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Could This Appliance Replace Your Oven?

Roast beef. Cinnamon Rolls. Frittatas. The air fryer—a gizmo both maligned and adored—can handle far more than french fries. But first you might have to make an adjustment...to your own preconceptions.

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This Salad Is the Best Way to Use All the Vegetables You Have Right Now

From chef Ann Kim in Minneapolis, this panzanella of tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, feta and olives has big, crunchy croutons that drink up the flavors of the juicy summer vegetables

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WATCH: Consumer Reports claims heavy metals were found in popular baby foods

A new report published by Consumer Reports today found that some of the most popular baby foods on the market contained concerning levels of certain heavy metals.

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Reese Witherspoon, Keith Urban on board for cancer telethon

Reese Witherspoon and Keith Urban are among the stars joining the sixth Stand Up To Cancer telethon on Sept. 7.

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How Karate Helped an Aging Expert Age Better

The ancient Greek karate style known as pankration offers time-tested lessons on aging well.

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'Leonardo: Discoveries From Verrocchio's Studio' Review: Searching for a Master's Hand

An exhibition posits that portions of the works of one Renaissance master were painted by the young Leonardo da Vinci, inviting visitors to judge for themselves.

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Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats

The herbicide glyphosate is the world’s most popular weedkiller. There is widespread disagreement among lawyers, researchers and regulators over any potential links to cancer.

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Life expectancy declining in high-income countries, especially in the US: Study

This pattern is even more dramatic in the United States.

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Unhealthy smoky air blankets Northwest

Unhealthy smoky air has continued to blanket Seattle, Portland, Oregon and the region

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How people and pets can stay safe around red tide

Red tide is killing off marine life and posing a toxic threat to humans as well.

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Measles: What we know and don't about the disease

107 people from 21 states recently found to have the highly contagious disease.

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No special rules needed for now-common gene therapy studies

U.S. health officials revised rules for gene therapy experiments

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Survey: What's Your Routine to Avoid Jet Lag?

As airlines add longer nonstop flights, travelers are spending more time belted into their seats. That makes staying healthy on long-haul trips a challenge.

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Any Weight Loss Can Be Healthful, but More Can Be Much Better

Overweight people who lost 5 to 10 percent of their weight lowered their risk for metabolic syndrome by 22 percent. Those who lost 20 percent cut their risk by over 50 percent.

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Report Finds Traces of a Controversial Herbicide in Cheerios and Quaker Oats

The herbicide gyphosate is the world’s most popular weedkiller. There is widespread disagreement among lawyers, researchers and regulators over any potential links to cancer.

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Study: Smokers better off quitting, even with weight gain

US study finds you're better off in the long run if you quit smoking, even if you gain weight.

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The Wine Lover's Summer Reading List

There’s more than one way to appreciate wine. Our wine columnist recommends books old and new that offer penetrating perspectives on what we actually uncork when we open a bottle.

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WATCH: New 'zombie' gene found in elephants could help humans fight cancer

They may not be the fastest or the smartest or even the scariest, but when it comes to beating cancer, elephants are the superheroes of the living world.

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1-year-old shows off his workout skills with his trainer dad

“He sees me do it and he just mimics me,” Gino Williams said of his son.

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Kids living near forests have more 'diverse' diets, can mean better nutrition: Study

The study looked at a massive trove of dietary records between 2000 and 2013.

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The New Fishing Vessel of Choice? Stand-Up Paddleboards

By ditching waders and climbing onto special stand-up paddle boards, anglers are accessing new waterways and fresh fish. So what’s the catch?

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How Nostalgia Made Me Stop Hating My Mother's China

While her mother was alive, columnist Michelle Slatalla spurned her prized English Singapore Bird china. Today she scours the internet for replacements.

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Jack Ryan Returns, This Time on Amazon

For the new Amazon series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” the show’s creators and its star John Krasinski sought to make a straight-shooting, old-fashioned hero relevant in 2018.

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What's the Remedy for Car Sickness?

Summer road trips often mean bouts of motion sickness for children; a doctor explains the science behind the nausea.

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The Rise of the Fashionable Concrete Home

Long associated with utility, the material is now popular for constructing stylish luxury houses. Such homes are expensive to build but easy to maintain.

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Judge: Firm can mandate drug test for medical marijuana user

A federal court judge has ruled that a New Jersey business doesn't have to waive its mandatory drug testing requirement for a worker who uses medical marijuana

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Fans Flock to Pearl Jam Exhibit in Seattle

The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle opened an exhibit devoted to Pearl Jam just as the band played two sold-out concerts in its hometown.

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The Science Behind the World's Longest Flights

Singapore and Qantas rethink their service for trips across the Pacific that could last 20 hours or more.

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Inside a New Agnes Martin Exhibition in Palo Alto, California

An upcoming exhibition at Pace Gallery’s West Coast outpost juxtaposes Martin’s paintings with 19th-century Navajo textiles.

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For Online Daters, Women Peak at 18 While Men Peak at 50, Study Finds. Oy.

The study, which looked at nearly 200,000 users, also showed that a man’s desirability increased with greater education. For women, it was another story.

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New Estimates Show Overdose Deaths Surpassed 72,000, a New High, in 2017

Fentanyl is a big culprit, but there are also encouraging signs from states that have financed public health campaigns and addiction treatment.

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Phys Ed: Why Sitting May Be Bad for Your Brain

Taking a walk every 30 minutes can restore blood flow to the brain when you’re sitting for hours.

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Generation Grandparent: Singing With My Grandbaby

Researchers say that singing is among the most meaningful activities we share with children.

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WATCH: Health groups push for stricter FDA regulations on e-cigarette liquids

Several public health advocacy groups have banded together and written a letter to the FDA calling for stricter regulations on the liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes.

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10 of the World's Most Celebrated Models Cover WSJ. Magazine's Tenth Anniversary Issue

In honor of a decade of ‘WSJ.’, 10 renowned models from across the globe showcase an era of seriously sensational style.

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It's National Relaxation Day: 4 ways to relax at your office

Take a moment, or a few, for yourself on National Relaxation Day.

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WATCH: Work out like Jennifer Aniston with these 10 moves from her boxing trainer

Jennifer Aniston's trainer, Leyon Azubuike, shows us how to get fit like Aniston.

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WATCH: Work out like Jennifer Aniston with these 10 moves from her boxing trainer

Jennifer Aniston's trainer, Leyon Azubuike, shows us how to get fit like Aniston.

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'Devotion to Drawing: The Karen B. Cohen Collection of Eugène Delacroix' Review: A Master off the Canvas

An exhibition of Eugène Delacroix’s drawings, watercolors, sketchbooks, preparatory studies and copies reveals a painter dedicated to tradition and innovation.

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'Nightconcert' by Erroll Garner Review: A Little Midnight Music

While in conflict with his label, Erroll Garner toured relentlessly to make up for lost income. Now a concert recorded in Amsterdam during that period, filled with his captivating piano tricks, has been released.

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How Haircuts and Fake Celebrity News Led R.L. Stine to Literary Success

The best-selling author of the ‘Goosebumps’ and ‘Fear Street’ series began in Ohio writing humor magazines and driving teachers nuts.

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New 'zombie' gene found in elephants could help humans fight cancer

They may not be the fastest or the smartest or even the scariest, but when it comes to beating cancer, elephants are the superheroes of the living world.

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Suicide risk nearly double for traumatic brain injury sufferers: Study

The study was conducted by researchers in Denmark and published Tuesday.

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WATCH: Sleep loss can make people more isolated and lonely: Study

People have shaved off about an hour of sleep per night, the study said.

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WATCH: Sleep loss can make people more isolated and lonely: Study

People have shaved off about an hour of sleep per night, the study said.

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Black Boys Feel Less Safe in White Neighborhoods, Study Shows

African-American boys “will expect increased scrutiny, surveillance, and even direct targeting as they traverse whiter spaces,” researchers at Ohio State University found.

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Should You Choose a Woman Doctor?

Studies show that female doctors tend to listen more, and their patients — both male and female — tend to fare better.

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Sleep loss can make people more isolated and lonely: Study

People have shaved off about an hour of sleep per night, the study said.

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How to Combine Glasses and Earrings Successfully

It’s not easy, but consider this advice from styling pros to avoid looking like a frazzled, over-accessorized ceramicist.

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WSJ. Magazine: 10 Years of Exceptional Fashion Photography

On the eve of WSJ. Magazine’s tenth anniversary cover launch, we celebrate a decade of exquisite, sometimes surprising, fashion photography.

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The Debate Over Cruise Vacations: Wonderful or Torturous?

High-seas holidays have as many boosters as they do detractors. Two savvy travelers debate the pros and cons.

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The Long-Distance Marriage That's Built to Last

More married couples are living in different cities. But it takes work to keep the relationship healthy while apart.

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Matter: The ‘Zombie Gene’ That May Protect Elephants From Cancer

With such enormous bodies, elephants should be particularly prone to tumors. But an ancient gene in their DNA, somehow resurrected, seems to shield the animals.

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A Classic Chevy Fit for a Hometown Parade

Josh Siegel gets ready to take his 1955 Chevrolet 210 on its annual spin in Detroit’s famed Woodward Dream Cruise.

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Dover Street Market Expands While Defying Retail Convention

The experimental multibrand chain, now opening a sixth store in Los Angeles, has made a lucrative business from bucking trends.

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San Francisco's Outside Lands Moves Beyond the Music

To stand out in a crowded calendar of music festivals, San Francisco’s Outside Lands adds new attractions and offers local fare such as fennel sausage calzones.

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'Eckhaus Latta: Possessed' Review: Sustainability for Sale

The young fashion label focuses on the imaginative use of discarded materials, the wastefulness of trends, and gender fluidity in dress in a show at the Whitney where the exhibits are for sale.

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The Glimmerglass Festival and 'A Quiet Place' Reviews

Productions of ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘The Cunning Little Vixen’ and ‘The Barber of Seville’ in New York; the most effective staging yet of Leonard Bernstein’s opera in Massachusetts.

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WATCH: Gabrielle Union speaks out about adenomyosis diagnosis

The actress has spoken candidly about her struggles with infertility for years, and revealed in a new interview that she was diagnosed with a certain type of endometriosis known as adenomyosis.

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WATCH: Gabrielle Union speaks out about adenomyosis diagnosis

The actress has spoken candidly about her struggles with infertility for years, and revealed in a new interview that she was diagnosed with a certain type of endometriosis known as adenomyosis.

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Congo's health ministry says Ebola spreads to 2nd province

Congo's health ministry says Ebola outbreak spreads to 2nd province in turbulent northeast

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Black boys more fearful in whiter neighborhoods, study finds

Research shows young black men experience more anxiety in whiter neighborhoods.

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Lyme Disease Is Spreading Fast. Why Isn’t There a Vaccine?

The only vaccine was taken off the market more than 15 years ago. As reports of the disease skyrocket, researchers are working on a new one.

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Celery juice is the latest wellness trend: Is it one you should follow?

Nutritionists weigh in on the buzz around celery juice and its benefits.

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WATCH: Celery juice is the latest wellness trend: Is it one you should follow?

Celery provides fiber and vitamin K, but experts say drinking celery is no more nutritious than eating it raw.

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Doctors: My Patient’s Sisters

It was vividly clear, in every touch and gaze, that my patient’s family had made the right decision.

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