Category: Health

From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving. Source: NYT > Well.

With friends new and old, I figured out what I really value — one step at a time. Source: NYT > Well.

The face of lung cancer — once older men with a history of smoking — has changed. Source: NYT > Well.

If you or a loved one has tried treatments like supplements, detox diets or off-label uses of prescription medications, we want to hear about it. Source: NYT > Well.

Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn which patients benefit, and why some don’t. Source: NYT > Well.

The White House says roughly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts won’t limit home- and community-based care. Health care experts disagree. Source: NYT > Well.

Organ donation saves lives and enjoys widespread public support. But many people are unsure what they agree to when they sign up. Source: NYT > Well.

People who can delay gratification and master their impulses thrive in life. And experts say that you can learn skills to rein in bad habits. Source: NYT > Well.

From end-of-life care to burials and beyond, we tackled your questions on the topic. Source: NYT > Well.

A long life doesn’t matter much if you don’t enjoy it. Source: NYT > Well.