Forget yoga or weekend escapes. There are more realistic tools to put in place, experts say.

The internet is awash with stories of women throwing out their oral contraception. New data suggests a different narrative.

A New York Times Magazine article captured the final working days of seven Americans who expressed joy, fear and anxiety about the next chapter of their lives.

Not all patches — or pimples — are created equal.

And they’re increasingly common. Here’s what to know about the shared risk factors for these diseases.

Congenital syphilis has risen significantly in the United States. The Times would like to talk to women who experienced the condition when pregnant and learn how they dealt with it.

If it’s not medically necessary, you may want to consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance.

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort.

Feeling chronically disconnected from others can affect the brain’s structure and function, and it raises the risk for neurodegenerative diseases.

Changing our hair, getting divorced, taking spa vacations — they’re not just things we do; they’re “journeys.” The quest for better health is the greatest journey of all.

An outdated medical term often masks treatable illnesses, health experts contend.

To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.

Experts are closely watching KP.2, now the leading variant.

And other questions about parasites.

Biodiversity loss, global warming, pollution and the spread of invasive species are making infectious diseases more dangerous to organisms around the world.

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame, experts say. But small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.

Conner Mantz and Clayton Young had run side by side for more than 10,000 miles. Both vied for a place in the marathon at the Paris Games.

Blood tests and ‘biodata’ have entered the fitness space.

The bacteria sickens an estimated 265,000 Americans each year.

New research suggests people tend to be lonelier in young adulthood and late life. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way.

They’re clearly linked to poor health. But scientists are only beginning to understand why.

A public health emergency has been announced in Long Beach, California after a deadly outbreak of tuberculosis (TB)resulted in one person dying and nine people being hospitalized.

It’s an age-old question. But a few recent studies have brought us closer to an answer.

A genetic analysis sheds light on when the outbreak began, how the virus spread and where it may be going.

Caroline Crampton shares her own worries in “A Body Made of Glass,” a history of hypochondria that wonders whether newfangled technology drives us crazier.