Adult ADHD Is the Wild West of Psychiatry
The Adderall shortage exposed a troubling gap in how doctors care for the disorder.
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Seltzer Is Torture
Soda hurts me, and I’m not alone.
Medicine Has a Rat Problem
It’s stranger than you think.
Nutrition Science’s Most Preposterous Result
Studies show a mysterious health benefit to ice cream. Scientists don’t want to talk about it.
The Moms Who Breastfeed Without Being Pregnant
Hormones and pumping are allowing some parents to induce lactation—and rewrite the rules of caring for a baby.
Quit Your Bucket List
Trying new things is great—but only until you find the ones you love.
The Flu May Never Be the Same
Scientists haven’t spotted one of influenza’s most mysterious lineages for more than three years. Is it truly gone?
Ozempic Is About to Be Old News
A “huge explosion” in obesity drugs is on the horizon.
Hiccups Have a Curious Connection to Cancer
Because hiccups can seem innocuous, they remain mysterious and surprisingly understudied.
Childbirth Is No Fun. But an Extremely Fast Birth Can Be Worse.
“It felt like being hit by a truck and dragged along behind,” one mother said.