DEAR MISS MANNERS: In 2011, I had weight loss surgery. It was very successful, and I’ve managed to keep the weight off. Of course, a lot of people think I “took the easy way” to lose weight, but ...

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we’ve featured year-end roundups of cool science ...

ST. LOUIS — Long-awaited improvements are coming to downtown streets. For years, the heart of our city hasn't been suitable for walkers and bikers, but now it's the start of something new. On Tuesday, ...

President Trump commented, during an Oval Office event Tuesday, on the impending government funding deadline, and reports that if Democrats and Republicans don't reach a deal the administration will ...

Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It helps regulate the body’s response to stress and affects many systems, from metabolism to immune function. While short bursts of ...

The Detroit Lions had their share of sluggish moments, but overcame these limitations to earn their third-straight win. Despite an up-and-down start, the Lions finished strong and relied on a strong ...

My husband is 70 and I’m 68. He just began taking Social Security from which he gets $4,700 a month. I am going to wait until I’m 70 before I collect Social Security, at which time I’ll receive $3,000 ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China on September 3, 2025. Tingshu ...

This is the first installment of a new column by Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò. It appears in print in our Fall 2025 issue; subscribe to get a copy. In 1962, eminent philosopher Bertrand Russell received a series ...

I have a patient named “Alex.” He is 15. He feels alone, down almost every day. He tells me he’s having trouble with schoolwork. He worries about his future. He struggles to make friends and keep the ...

One of the hottest topics of conversation among parents right now is what to do about kids and phones. Increasingly, these conversations are dominated by stories of brave families who’ve gone ...