Health and well-being

Bangladesh fights world’s worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spread

Children receive treatment for measles at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute in Dhaka.

New York failed to disclose what it knew on ‘toxic air’ after 9/11, documents show

New York City officials are making public more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.

Forum: Not every healthy choice needs to become a medical claim

Five tips to get enough protein from real food

Cost, dietary preference and issues with chewing can make it hard for older adults to eat enough protein.

Intrinsic capacity is the most important longevity term you’ve probably never heard of

Intrinsic capacity is a holistic measure of what someone’s body and mind are capable of.

Can ‘lymphatic workouts’ help with bloating or swelling?

Some influencers promote specific exercise routines, like walking or jumping, to detox and de-puff the body’s lymphatic drainage system.

Is mouthwash bad for your oral health?

Using any over-the-counter mouthwash occasionally, such as once a week or once a month, is unlikely to damage your oral or general health.

Do women really need a menopause workout?

Liz Birenbaum, 60, works out at her home in Chappaqua, New York, on June 5.

Second-hand smoke causes nearly 1.7 million deaths globally: Study

Many non-smokers were among the estimate total of 8 million people who died in 2023 of smoking-related illnesses.

Should you avoid blue light before bed?

The impact of blue light on sleep is still unclear given the current state of research.

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