Forgot where you put the keys? Experts (and a trivia buff) share tips to boost memory "With practice, absolutely everyone can make their memory stronger," says Monica Thieu, a memory researcher and a four-time Jeopardy! contestant. Techniques to get you started. Andee Tagle
Your gut microbes may influence how you handle stress A new study finds people who are resilient in the face of stressful events have a different mix of microorganisms in the gut than those who get more frazzled. Will Stone
How one Brazilian city is tackling the surge of dengue cases In Brazil, year-round epidemics of what is known as “breakbone fever” are becoming the norm, weighing heavily on healthcare systems and pushing leaders to look for new solutions to combat the disease.
'Us, After' memoir tackles suicide, grief and learning to love life again When Rachel Zimmerman's husband Seth died by suicide in 2014, she had more questions than answers.
Too stressed to snooze? Life Kit has you covered with a guide to better sleep Over the course of a week, we'll send you science-backed strategies to help you sleep better, deeper and longer. Sign up for the newsletter today. Clare Marie Schneider
U.S. is 'flying blind' with bird flu, repeating mistakes of COVID, health experts say Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested and clinical labs aren't approved to detect the virus. They complain of slowness and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA. Amy Maxmen
CDC report finds nursing homes lag behind in COVID vaccinations COVID continues to menace nursing homes across the US. In a new report, the CDC found just 4 out of 10 nursing home residents have gotten an updated COVID shot since last fall. Sarah Boden
How women runners debunked myths about the sport and made running their own For centuries, women weren't considered fast enough or strong enough to race. They've broken every barrier and disproved falsehoods about their fitness for the sport, in some cases outcompeting men. Maya Silver
As heat wave surges, insurance program pays women in India when it's too hot to safely work The insurance program attempts to offset lost incomes and health costs incurred by the heat.