Friday, May 24, 2024

Cannabis Tops Alcohol as Americans’ Daily Drug of Choice

A new study shows a growing number of people are regularly using cannabis, while frequent alcohol consumption has remained stable. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/23/multimedia/WEED-NATIONAL-SURVEY1-hfkz/WEED-NATIONAL-SURVEY1-hfkz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Enjoy Summer Without a Vacation: Tips for Work Days and Weekends

You don’t need a vacation to embrace a sunnier state of mind. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/24/well/24WELL-NL-SUMMERWORKING/24WELL-NL-SUMMERWORKING-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Extreme Heat: What ER Doctors Want You to Know

Here’s how to protect yourself from dehydration, heat stroke and other serious health problems.
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Ozempic May Help Treat Kidney Disease, Study Finds

A major clinical trial showed such promising results that the drug’s maker halted it early. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/22/well/OZEMPIC-KIDNEY1/OZEMPIC-KIDNEY1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Allergies, Covid or a Cold? Here’s How to Tell the Difference.

It’s sniffle season. Here’s how to figure out what’s causing your symptoms. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/28/well/WELL-COVID-ALLERGIES1/WELL-COVID-ALLERGIES1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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The Health Benefits of Gardening

Digging holes can be a workout and mood booster all rolled into one. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/22/multimedia/GARDENING-HEALTH-BENEFITS8-ztwg/GARDENING-HEALTH-BENEFITS8-ztwg-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024

My Son Was in a Psychiatric Hospital. Why Was I Celebrating?

In the midst of a family crisis, a writer contemplates whether heartache and joy can coexist. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/22/well/22Well-FixThisExcerpt/22Well-FixThisExcerpt-mediumSquareAt3X.png
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How to Eat Vegetarian

Your health and cooking questions, answered. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/29/multimedia/22How-to-Vegetarian4-wcjq/22How-to-Vegetarian4-wcjq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Is Fluoride in Water Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?

New research suggests a link between prenatal fluoride levels and behavioral issues in children. Experts are divided on the study’s significance. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/WELL-FLUORIDE-BEHAVIOR1/WELL-FLUORIDE-BEHAVIOR1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Is Biodegradable Plastic Really a Thing?

Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping.
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Biden and Big Oil Had a Truce. Now, It’s Collapsing.

Companies were enjoying record profits. But the president’s decision to pause permits for gas export terminals has whipped up industry support, and donations, for Donald Trump. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/21/multimedia/21cli-oiltrump-lchw/21cli-oiltrump-lchw-mediumSquareAt3X-v3.jpg
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Up to 70 Percent of People With Asthma and COPD Go Undiagnosed

Here’s how to tell if you’re one of them. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/WELL-ASTHMA-UNDIAGNOSED1/WELL-ASTHMA-UNDIAGNOSED1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable?

The dreaded bumps can occur anywhere you shave, wax or pluck. Here’s how to avoid them. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/21/multimedia/21ASKWELL-INGROWN-HAIRS1-ktwq/21ASKWELL-INGROWN-HAIRS1-ktwq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, May 20, 2024

TikTok Attempts to Rein In Diet and Weight Loss Content

The company said it will work to remove content about drugs like Ozempic, extended fasting and more from the “For You” feed. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/17TIKTOK-RESTRICTIONS1/17TIKTOK-RESTRICTIONS1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

Some couples would rather get divorced than talk openly about their intimate lives. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/17WELL-SEX-TALKS-REPRESSED/17WELL-SEX-TALKS-REPRESSED-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What to Know About Ozempic and Other Drugs Used for Weight Loss

How they work, what to expect when taking them and what the future holds. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/20/well/20OZEMPIC-CATCHALL/20OZEMPIC-CATCHALL-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Why Adult ADHD Is Hard to Diagnose

It’s one of the most common psychiatric disorders in adults. Yet there are no U.S. guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients beyond childhood. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/16/well/16WELL-ADHD-ADULTS/16WELL-ADHD-ADULTS-mediumSquareAt3X-v4.jpg
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Friday, May 17, 2024

Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year

Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/16/multimedia/16cli-coral-vwlb/16cli-coral-vwlb-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thunderstorms, Wind and Climate Change: Here’s What to Know

Scientists say storms like those that battered Houston could become more intense as the planet warms, though pinning down trends is still challenging. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/multimedia/17cli-highwinds-gkfm/17cli-highwinds-gkfm-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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TikTok Attempts to Rein In Diet and Weight Loss Content

The company said it will work to remove content about drugs like Ozempic, extended fasting and more from the “For You” feed. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/17TIKTOK-RESTRICTIONS1/17TIKTOK-RESTRICTIONS1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Talk About Sex With Your Partner

Many couples find it hard to open up about their intimate lives, but these tips can guide the way. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/17/well/17WELL-SEX-TALKS-REPRESSED/17WELL-SEX-TALKS-REPRESSED-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, May 16, 2024

Gavin Newsom Accuses Trump of Corruption at Vatican Climate Meeting

The California governor, speaking at the Vatican, used sharp language to describe the former president’s appeal to fossil fuel executives for campaign donations. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/16/multimedia/16CLI-NEWSOM-promo/16CLI-NEWSOM-promo-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Level of the Great Salt Lake Is Higher Than Past Years, but Still Low

The lake remains below healthy levels and experts warn the increase could reduce the pressure to conserve water. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/16/multimedia/16cli-GREATSALTLAKE-02-jlgh/16cli-GREATSALTLAKE-02-jlgh-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year

Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/16/multimedia/16cli-coral-vwlb/16cli-coral-vwlb-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver

Forget yoga or weekend escapes. There are more realistic tools to put in place, experts say. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/21/well/16WELL-CAREGIVING-MENTAL-HEALTH/16WELL-CAREGIVING-MENTAL-HEALTH-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Birth Control Pills Make Some Women Miserable. But Are They Stopping?

The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraception. New data suggests a different narrative. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/well/STATE-OF-BIRTH-CONTROL1/STATE-OF-BIRTH-CONTROL1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Do You Need Antibiotics? What to Know About Uses and Resistance

If it’s not medically necessary, you may want to consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/06/multimedia/ASKWELL-ANTIBIOTICS2-tqhm/ASKWELL-ANTIBIOTICS2-tqhm-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Do Pimple Patches Work?

Not all patches — or pimples — are created equal. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/15/well/15SCAM-PIMPLE-PATCHES/15SCAM-PIMPLE-PATCHES-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What to Know About CKM, the Link Between Heart Health, Diabetes and Kidney Disease

And they’re increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these diseases. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/08/well/WELL-CKM-EXPLAINER1/WELL-CKM-EXPLAINER1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/multimedia/13cli-expandingthegrid-01-vjpl/13cli-expandingthegrid-01-vjpl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Summer 2023 Was the Northern Hemisphere’s Hottest in 2,000 Years, Study Finds

Scientists used tree rings to compare last year’s extreme heat with temperatures over the past two millenniums. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/climate/14CLI-hottest-2000/14CLI-hottest-2000-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How to Get Rid of Muscle Knots

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/07/multimedia/WELL-MUSCLE-KNOTS1-mbzf/WELL-MUSCLE-KNOTS1-mbzf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Alarmed by Climate Change, Astronomers Train Their Sights on Earth

A growing number of researchers in the field are using their expertise to fight the climate crisis. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/multimedia/-00sci-astronomers-climate-02-hmfq/-00sci-astronomers-climate-02-hmfq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Do You Need Antibiotics? What to Know About Uses and Resistance

If it’s not medically necessary, you may want to consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/06/multimedia/ASKWELL-ANTIBIOTICS2-tqhm/ASKWELL-ANTIBIOTICS2-tqhm-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, May 13, 2024

Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South

As smoke from wildfires drifted south over the weekend, officials urged people to avoid prolonged exertion and to limit their time outdoors. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/13/multimedia/13xp-airquality-btkl/13xp-airquality-btkl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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When Did Everything Become a ‘Journey’?

Changing our hair, getting divorced, taking spa vacations — they’re not just things we do; they’re “journeys.” The quest for better health is the greatest journey of all. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/13/well/13WELL-HEALTH-JOURNEY-promo-image/13WELL-HEALTH-JOURNEY-promo-image-mediumSquareAt3X-v5.jpg
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Alameda Officials Stop Cloud Brightening Study Aimed at Cooling Planet

Researchers had been testing a sprayer that could one day be used to push a salty mist skyward, cooling the Earth. Officials stopped the work, citing health questions. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/13/multimedia/13cli-ALAMEDA-01-cjkp/13cli-ALAMEDA-01-cjkp-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How Ozempic Is Changing Diabetes Treatment

Millions of patients rely on insulin. But with new drugs, some have been able to lower their doses or stop taking it altogether. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/well/13Well-Insulin-Ozempic/13Well-Insulin-Ozempic-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Saturday, May 11, 2024

What to Know About New Covid Variants, ‘FLiRT’: Symptoms, Vaccines and More

Experts are closely watching KP.2, now the leading variant. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/well/WELL-COVID-SUMMER-UPDATE1/WELL-COVID-SUMMER-UPDATE1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What is Kinkeeping?

“Kinkeeping” plays a crucial role in a family’s health and well-being, and it’s still predominantly done by women. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/08/well/08WELL-KINKEEPING/08WELL-KINKEEPING-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Friday, May 10, 2024

The Key to Strength Training and Weight Lifting? Letting Go of Routine.

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/multimedia/08WEIGHT-LIFT-PROGRESSION1-qglz/08WEIGHT-LIFT-PROGRESSION1-qglz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How Loneliness Affects the Brain

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/09/well/09WELL-LONELINESS-BRAIN/09WELL-LONELINESS-BRAIN-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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What to Know About New Covid Variants, ‘FLiRT’: Symptoms, Vaccines and More

Experts are closely watching KP.2, now the leading variant. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/14/well/WELL-COVID-SUMMER-UPDATE1/WELL-COVID-SUMMER-UPDATE1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Is It Normal to Talk to Yourself All Day? What Experts Say.

There, I said it. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/10/well/WELL-NL-TALKING-TO-YOURSELF/WELL-NL-TALKING-TO-YOURSELF-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, May 9, 2024

But How Does the Worm Get in Your Brain?

And other questions about parasites. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/08/well/08WELL-PARASITE-EXPLAINER2/08WELL-PARASITE-EXPLAINER2-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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The Key to Strength Training and Weight Lifting? Letting Go of Routine.

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/08/multimedia/08WEIGHT-LIFT-PROGRESSION1-qglz/08WEIGHT-LIFT-PROGRESSION1-qglz-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean

Asbestos, “forever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/09/multimedia/09cli-rulesroundup-zhwj/09cli-rulesroundup-zhwj-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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At a Dinner, Trump Assailed Climate Rules and Asked $1 Billion From Big Oil

At a private meeting at Mar-a-Lago, the former president said fossil fuel companies should donate to help him beat President Biden. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/09/multimedia/09cli-trump-oil-jmcl/09cli-trump-oil-jmcl-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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How Loneliness Affects the Brain

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/09/well/09WELL-LONELINESS-BRAIN/09WELL-LONELINESS-BRAIN-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Are Flight Offsets Worth It?

A lot of them don’t work and some might even be harmful. But there are things you can do if you really have to fly.
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Why Are Feet So Stinky?

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/06/multimedia/ASKWELL-STINKY--FEET1-vclf/ASKWELL-STINKY--FEET1-vclf-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Florida Bans Release of Balloons, Citing Harm to Wildlife

In an effort to curb microplastics and marine pollution, state lawmakers voted to ban intentional releases. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/08/science/08CLI-BALLOONBAN/08CLI-BALLOONBAN-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Close Friends, Competing for Olympic Spots. Who Would Make It?

Conner Mantz and Clayton Young had run side by side for more than 10,000 miles. Both vied for a place in the marathon at the Paris Games. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/04/20/well/20FRIENDSHIP-OLYMPICS6/20FRIENDSHIP-OLYMPICS6-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Could a $40,000 Equinox Membership Really Help You Live Longer?

Blood tests and “biodata” have entered the fitness space. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/06/multimedia/WELL-EQUINOX-LONGEVITY-MEMBERSHIP1-mhlq/WELL-EQUINOX-LONGEVITY-MEMBERSHIP1-mhlq-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Monday, May 6, 2024

The Ages When You Feel Most Lonely and How to Reconnect

New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/03/well/03WELL-LONELY-AGES1/03WELL-LONELY-AGES1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Some NASA Satellites Will Soon Stop Sending Data Back to Earth

Three long-running satellites will soon be switched off, forcing scientists to figure out how to adjust their views of our changing planet. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/04/30/climate/00cli-satellitegap-top/00cli-satellitegap-top-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Are Flight Offsets Worth It?

A lot of them don’t work and some might even be harmful. But there are things you can do if you really have to fly.
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How Bad Are Ultraprocessed Foods, Really?

They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/06/well/06WELL-ULTRAPROCESSED-EXPLAINER3/06WELL-ULTRAPROCESSED-EXPLAINER3-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Saturday, May 4, 2024

In pics: mushroom cultivation industry in Sleman, Indonesia

… farmer waters mushroom at a mushroom cultivation facility in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia … Indonesia, May 4, 2024. (Photo by Agung Supriyanto/Xinhua) Farmers pick … farmer packs mushroom at a mushroom cultivation facility in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia … https://agriculture.einnews.com/article/708889629/3tVqMrXVttyLvC-p?ref=rss&ecode=-TMCgHudfn5aYqEa
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For the first time, Indonesia won't have a first lady. What will that mean for the country?

… the story in Bahasa Indonesia Throughout Indonesia's almost … first two wives before Indonesia won independence. Fatmawati, … allowed under Muslim beliefs. Indonesia's fourth … Photo: National Library of Indonesia) Indonesia without a first lady … https://agriculture.einnews.com/article/708939022/HJvcR3i4AxIBzh_i?ref=rss&ecode=xv1j9xXYEJ1PLTLE
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Should You Exercise in the Morning or the Evening?

It’s an age-old question. But a few recent studies have brought us closer to an answer. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/04/29/well/MORNING-V-EVENING-WORKOUTS4/MORNING-V-EVENING-WORKOUTS4-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Friday, May 3, 2024

How to Survive Your High School Reunion

Step one: Manage your expectations. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/05/03/well/03WELLNL-HIGH-SCHOOL-REUNION/03WELLNL-HIGH-SCHOOL-REUNION-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Thursday, May 2, 2024

What is Osteoarthritis, and Why is It So Hard to Diagnose?

Nearly 33 million Americans have osteoarthritis. Experts explain how it affects the body, and why it’s so hard to diagnose. https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/04/24/multimedia/WELL-OSTEOARTHRITIS1-jmlk/WELL-OSTEOARTHRITIS1-jmlk-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Do You Have News to Share? Get It Published.

With EIN Presswire press release distribution services you will reach decision makers and journalists plus get valuable SEO benefits. http://www.einnews.com/article/708162512/QeE1Elosi68mH4z7?ref=rss&ecode=HGmaxAtjwpyNvrIW
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Indonesia expresses interest in joining CPTPP

… Affairs Airlangga Hartarto conveyed Indonesia's interest in … Wednesday, Hartarto said that Indonesia's active participation … trade deal since Brexit. Indonesia is currently starting the … chains. Related news: Indonesia-UK ministers discuss trade … https://agriculture.einnews.com/article/708066450/z-k6bBMAcvI_Qnas?ref=rss&ecode=xv1j9xXYEJ1PLTLE
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Bird Flu Highlights Concerns Around Raw Milk

Testing suggests that pasteurization inactivates the virus. But what about raw milk and cheese? https://static01.nyt.com/images/2024/04/29/well/WELL-RAW-MILK1/WELL-RAW-MILK1-mediumSquareAt3X.jpg
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