health
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?
The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity. Source link
Going Down the Junk Food Rabbit Hole
Alice Callahan, a reporter for the Well desk, explored the history of ultraprocessed foods and how they became a major threat to our health. Source link
Vaccine Skepticism Comes Come for Pet Owners
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies. Source link
What To Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines. Source link
How Nontoxic Is ‘Nontoxic’ Cookware?
Many brands claim to have safer chemical coatings on their pots and pans. But can you trust what’s on the label? Source link
Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return. Source link
Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States. Source link
Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Source link
5 Tricks to Make Your Run Faster, Healthier and More Fun
Speed work isn’t just for serious runners. Up your pace just a little for a more efficient workout. Source link
In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children. Source link