Month: August 2021

She argued that categorizing premenstrual syndrome or feelings of guilt as disorders resulted from sexism in a field dominated by men. View original article Contributor: Clay Risen

A diet high in omega-3s, the fats found in fish, and low in omega-6s, found in many vegetable oils, led to fewer headaches. View original article Contributor: Anahad O’Connor

Experts are starting to untangle the biological underpinnings of this common yet perplexing disorder. What they’re finding could offer clues on how to treat it. View original article Contributor: Jane E. Brody

Well hello! I’m so glad you’re here. A version of this article also appeared in the It’s Not Just You newsletter. Sign up to get a new edition every Saturday. The supernova that is gymnast Simone Biles has been explaining a phenomenon called “the twisties” for we who are more earthbound creatures. It’s “not having … Read more

Drowning death rates have dropped in the past decade, federal health officials say. But for children, such fatalities are the second leading cause of death after birth defects. View original article Contributor: Christine Vestal

Poor families’ ability to get and keep cash assistance through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families depends on the state where they live. View original article Contributor: Amy Goldstein