A Modest Proposal to Save Mothers’ Lives
Hospitals rarely offer physical and occupational therapy after childbirth. Perhaps they should.
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Whatever Happened to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
A national plague of workplace injuries was once a media obsession. Now it’s all but forgotten.
Everything I Thought I Knew About Nasal Congestion Is Wrong
Start with this: You really have two noses.
The Viral Threat Almost No One Is Thinking About
Flu viruses and coronavirus started the last few pandemics. Could the next one be a paramyxovirus?
The Science Behind Basketball’s Biggest Debate
Playing in the NBA really is harder now.
Americans Don’t Get to Have the Best New COVID Drug
A Japanese antiviral appears to shorten symptoms and protect against chronic disease. Also, it doesn’t taste like soapy grapefruit.
What If There’s a Secret Benefit to Getting Asian Glow?
A genetic mutation carried by about 500 million people makes drinking dramatic, but may protect against infectious diseases.
The Great Underappreciated Driver of Climate Change
Household food waste is a problem for the planet—but a few simple changes can help.
How Do I Make Sense of My Mother’s Decision to Die?
No state laws, planning, or pageantry can erase the horror of losing someone you love.
The Real Reason You Should Get an E-bike
It’ll cut your emissions. It’ll also make you happier.