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Tara Law
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What Joining the E.U. Would Mean for Ukraine
Ukraine's bid for E.U. membership will be up for discussion as European leaders gather in Kyiv Friday for a wartime summit.
By Tara Law
February 3, 2023
What to Know About Saakashvili's Imprisonment
Global leaders are raising alarms over the condition of former president Mikheil Saakashvili.
By Tara Law
February 2, 2023
Russia Expects Visit From China's Xi Jinping
The meeting could signal a deepening of ties between the two states. Here's what to know.
By Tara Law
January 31, 2023
What You Need to Know About the Wagner Group
Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin is the founder of mercenary organization the Wagner Group—and he's one of the most powerful voices in the Kremlin.
By Tara Law
January 31, 2023
Ukraine Takes On Government Corruption
The Ukrainian government unveiled a shake-up of government leadership in recent weeks.
By Tara Law
January 24, 2023
Timing Doesn't Matter For Weight Loss: Study
A new study finds that what time you eat meals doesn't matter for weight loss—what's important is the amount you eat.
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January 20, 2023
It's Not Just You: The Flu Is Bad This Year
This flu season is no 100-year outbreak. But it’s the most severe flu season since the start of the pandemic.
By Tara Law
January 19, 2023
Why the U.S. Nursing Shortage Keeps Getting Worse
Nurses are pushing for better staffing at New York City hospitals amid a nationwide uptick in COVID-19 cases.
By Tara Law
January 11, 2023
Why Ultra-Processed Foods Are So Bad for You
Recent research finds that highly processed food may pose health risks.
By Tara Law
January 9, 2023
Dark Chocolate and Heavy Metals: What to Know
"There are measurable amounts [of heavy metals] in pretty much all foods."
By Tara Law
December 22, 2022
A One-Minute Burst of Movement Three Times a Day Can Lead to a Longer Life
Doing one-minute bursts of vigorous physical activity a few times a day led to a longer life for non-exercisers.
By Tara Law
December 8, 2022
Teen Marijuana Poisonings Have Skyrocketed
Poisonings involving cannabis are on the rise in the U.S. Here's how to talk to your child about marijuana.
By Tara Law
December 5, 2022
How to Spend Your FSA and HSA Accounts—and What to Do Before the End of 2022
To get the most out of these plans, it’s important to understand how they work—especially since many FSAs are about to expire.
By Tara Law
December 1, 2022
Lung Cancer Screening Can Catch Tumors When They're Curable, New Research Finds
New research shows that lung cancer screening can increase patients' odds of surviving the disease.
By Tara Law
November 28, 2022
Don't Forget About Monthly Free COVID-19 Tests
Rapid-test reimbursement is still required by the federal government
By Tara Law
November 21, 2022
Home Births Rose During the Pandemic, Study Shows
Following a 22% increase from 2019 to 2020, the number of home births jumped 12% between 2020 and 2021.
By Tara Law
November 17, 2022
Experts Fear a Shortage of Forensic Pathologists Will Leave Deaths Unexplained
Increasing drug overdose deaths, rising violent crime, and the COVID-19 pandemic have all demanded more from this small specialty workforce.
By Tara Law
November 16, 2022
Cold Weather Can Be Dangerous for the Human Body. This Winter Worries Experts
Here’s what to know about how cold temperatures affect health.
By Tara Law
November 15, 2022
Colorado Votes to Decriminalize Psychedelics
Colorado voters have approved the broadest psychedelic legalization in the U.S.
By Tara Law
November 11, 2022
Deaths Caused By Alcohol Spiked by 26% During the Pandemic
The number of Americans killed by alcohol rose drastically during the first year of the pandemic, according to new federal data.
By Tara Law
November 4, 2022
15 Minutes of Exercise a Week Is Linked to a Longer Life
New research links just 15 minutes of physical activity per week to a lower risk of dying early compared to not exercising at all.
By Tara Law
October 27, 2022
Sleeping Well Can Keep Your Heart Healthy
New research finds that sleep plays an important role in protecting against cardiovascular problems like stroke.
By Tara Law
October 20, 2022
Hearing Aids Are Now Available Over the Counter. What to Know Before Buying One
They can cost thousands less than prescription hearing aids.
By Tara Law
October 17, 2022
Americans Were Killed by Guns in 2021 at the Highest Rate in 30 Years
Researchers speculate about what's behind the recent rise in homicides and suicides caused by firearms.
By Tara Law
October 6, 2022
Americans Aren't Worried About New COVID-19 Variants
A new survey from Pew Research Center found that 69% of Americans believe new COVID-19 variants won’t have a major impact.
By Tara Law
October 5, 2022
U.S. Suicide Rate Rose 4% in 2021 After a Two-Year Decline
The largest increases were among men—especially young men.
By Tara Law
September 30, 2022
What It Was Like to Live Through Hurricane Ian in Florida
"The scariest thing is the not knowing," says one Tampa resident
By Tara Law
September 30, 2022
Weight Lifting May Help You Live Longer, Study Says
Lifting weights can build strength and muscle. Now, a new study finds that the practice may have an even bigger benefit.
By Tara Law
September 28, 2022
Syphilis Is Rising in the U.S. Here's What to Know About the Sexually Transmitted Infection
Syphilis can be easily treated and cured. However, people who are infected don’t necessarily know it.
By Tara Law
September 27, 2022
Flint Is Still Shaken by its Water Crisis
Residents of the Michigan city are experiencing long-term mental-health issues
By Tara Law
September 22, 2022
Why Overdose Deaths Have Increased
Opioid prescriptions have dropped in every state over the last decade, but the effort to prevent overdose deaths is an abject failure
By Tara Law
September 19, 2022
COVID-19 Is Still Messing Up Our Sleep. Here's How to Sleep Better
People are getting less sleep now than they did before the pandemic—many because they're stressed about world events like COVID-19.
By Tara Law
September 15, 2022
What to Know About ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’
It's dangerous for teens, but experts say there are greater risks
By Tara Law
September 12, 2022
Mental-Health Treatments Rose During the Pandemic—Especially Among Young People
Young women were much more likely to receive mental-health treatment than men.
By Tara Law
September 8, 2022
How 'Micro-Breaks' Can Help You Feel Better at Work
The trick is limiting these breaks to no more than 10 minutes
By Tara Law
September 1, 2022
U.S. Life Expectancy Declined Nearly a Year in 2021
COVID-19 was the primary reason Americans died younger
By Tara Law
August 31, 2022
Drinking Black Tea May Lower Mortality Risk
The risk was lowest among those drinking two or more cups of tea per day
By Tara Law
August 29, 2022
Taking Psychedelics Could Make People Less Afraid of Dying
New research found that psychedelics and near-death experiences both reduced anxiety about death
By Tara Law
August 26, 2022
Psilocybin May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction, Study Shows
New research finds promise for the psychedelic drug.
By Tara Law
August 24, 2022
Dying Patients Are Fighting for Access to Psychedelics
Advocates argue that terminal patients should be able to get psilocybin and MDMA through the Right to Try law. Others want to expand access further.
By Tara Law
August 24, 2022
Why Sunscreen Ingredients Need More Safety Data
A National Academies of Sciences report finds that while people should use sunscreen, more research is needed into its safety.
By Tara Law
August 17, 2022
Extreme Heat Makes It Hard for Kids To Be Active. But Exercise Is Crucial In a Warming World
Sweltering weather is another formidable barrier to kids getting enough physical activity, finds a new scientific review.
By Tara Law
August 5, 2022
Here's What to Know About Narcan and Naloxone
Carrying Narcan can save someone who's overdosing on opioids.
By Tara Law
August 4, 2022
Why Extreme Heat Is So Bad for the Human Body
Here’s what you need to know about the health risks of extreme heat and how to understand your own risk.
By Tara Law
August 2, 2022
21% of Women Reported Switching Their Birth Control Method Post-Roe
New data from the Harris Poll and TIME find that many people are changing their minds about birth control
By Tara Law
July 26, 2022
Drug Overdose Deaths Rose More Among Black and Indigenous Americans During COVID-19 Pandemic
The increase was especially high for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people
By Tara Law
July 20, 2022
Is It Easier to Get COVID-19 Outdoors with BA.5?
BA.5 seems to evade immunity from vaccines and past infections more easily than past subvariants, which experts say increases risk no matter where you are.
By Tara Law
July 15, 2022
Michael Pollan on the Psychedelic Renaissance and Netflix's New 'How to Change Your Mind' Documentary
A Q&A with TIME
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July 12, 2022
Losing a Loved One Can Be Life-Threatening
People are more likely to die when they’re in mourning than in ordinary times
By Tara Law
July 8, 2022
When Is an Abortion Lifesaving? It's No Longer Clear for Doctors and Patients
Some doctors have no idea when they're allowed to save a pregnant person's life
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July 7, 2022
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