health
Want Nirvana? Try a Colonoscopy.
It turns out that despite everything you’ve heard, getting a colonoscopy is wonderful. Source link
Can Coffee Really Boost Your Mood?
We asked experts to explain why a caffeine fix feels so good. Source link
Thomas Fogarty, 91, Who Helped Revolutionize Vascular Surgery, Dies
Drawing on his love of fly-fishing, he developed a balloon catheter that removes blood clots from patients’ limbs in a minimally invasive way. It has saved millions of lives. Source link
The ‘R-Word’ Returns, Dismaying Those Who Fought to Oust It
The term, long considered a slur for those with intellectual disabilities, is seeing a resurgence on social media and across the political right. Source link
How Bad Are A.I. Delusions? We Asked People Treating Them.
Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits. Source link
5 Workouts for Better Mobility
With the right routine, you can train yourself to move more easily as you age. Source link
Does Intermittent Fasting Live Up to the Hype?
The diet has been linked to weight loss, longer life span and even a lower risk of cancer — in mice. What about humans? Source link
6 Podcasts About Medicine and Health Care
These shows can help you navigate a time of soaring insurance costs, confusing policy changes and medical misinformation. Source link
Genetic Data From Over 20,000 U.S. Children Misused for ‘Race Science’
The National Institutes of Health failed to protect brain scans that an international group of fringe researchers used to argue for the intellectual superiority of white people. Source link
Forget About Muscle Mass as You Age, Focus on Strength
When it comes to longevity, bigger is not always better. Aim for everyday strength. Source link