health
A Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
The oldest known cases, discovered among hunter-gatherers in Siberian graves, contradict the theory that the disease once was mild. Source link
Mental Health Can Complicate Family Planning
Five stories show the hurdles that people with psychological diagnoses face when considering parenthood. Source link
The Cloud Has Sound: The Unrelenting and Unseen Cost of the A.I. Boom
As tech giants rush to build big data centers, some residents who live near them say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes. Source link
These Dating Apps Want You to Meet at the Gym
A slew of new apps focus on connecting people who love to work out. Source link
Can Prescription Eyeglasses Protect You From the Sun?
You need to protect your eyes from sun exposure, but experts have some advice for Source link
Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
Others who were in the facility have been allowed to return to their homes in recent weeks for monitoring by local health officials. Source link
How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet
With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit. Source link
How Does One Brain Speak Two Languages?
A new study of bilingual speakers suggests that a single “grammatical engine” in the brain can power multiple languages at once. Source link
Kennedy Seeks to Expedite Appeal of Ruling That Blocked His Vaccine Policies
The health secretary is trying to restart the work of a panel that advises the government on vaccines, after a judge froze its decisions and prevented it from meeting. Source link
What’s Your Sleep Type?
Think you’re a morning person, a night owl or something in between? Take our “chronotype” quiz to find out. Source link