A Narcan kit, on April 23, 2025. Less than 24 hours after the Trump administration informed more than 2,000 addiction and mental health programs nationwide last week that it was immediately terminating almost $2 billion of their funding, the administration reversed course and reinstated the money. (Arin Yoon/The New York Times) By JAN HOFFMAN Less than 24 hours after the Trump administration informed more than 2,000 addiction and mental health programs nationwide that it was

Secretary of Health and Human Service Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks about new dietary guidelines during a briefing for reporters at the White House in Washington, on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. In a striking reversal of past nutrition guidance, the Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that flip the food pyramid on its head, putting steak, cheese and whole milk near the top. (Eric Lee/The New York Times) By ALICE CALLAHAN and DANI BLUM In a striking reversal of pas

To counteract the midday gloom, consider a brief yoga break. (Theodore Tae/The New York Times) By CHRISTINE YU For many people, the afternoon is a dreaded time of day when energy slumps, concentration fizzles and stress builds. To counteract the midday gloom, consider a brief yoga break. It’s a great way to pause and reset your body and mind, said Elena Cheung, a yoga instructor and yoga teacher trainer in Seattle. Yoga can also help offset the effects of prolonged sitting, s

Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found. (Jackson Gibbs/The New York Times) By PAULA SPAN Let’s be clear. The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can cause lingering nerve pain and other nasty long-term consequences. The most important reason for older adu

A 20-minute workout to build strength for everyday tasks; practicing these pushing and pulling exercises can make daily movements feel more comfortable. (Theodore Tae/The New York Times) By ALYSSA AGES Pushing and pulling are two of the movements you do most throughout the day. Though they seem simple, daily tasks like opening a door, pushing a stroller and pulling out a load of laundry all require strength, control and coordination. Pushing motions rely on your shoulder and

As another busy holiday season wraps up, pause to spare a thought for your brain. (Lorena Spurio/The New York Times) By CHRISTINA CARON and DANA G. SMITH As 2025 comes to a close, and another busy holiday season wraps up, pause to spare a thought for your brain. Does it need some TLC? These tips can help you take care of — and improve — your mental and cognitive health now and throughout 2026. Here is some of the best advice we learned from experts in 2025 about showing ourse

Ray Hester with his wife, Sandy Hester, at home in Versailles, Ky., in June 2025. On its own, LATE dementia is less severe than Alzheimer’s, but in combination, it makes Alzheimer’s symptoms worse, scientists say. (Morgan Hornsby/The New York Times) By Pam Belluck A recently recognized form of dementia is changing the understanding of cognitive decline, improving the ability to diagnose patients and underscoring the need for a wider array of treatments. Patients are increasin

The bicycle and pedestrian bridge known as Byggebroen in Copenhagen, Denmark on June 13, 2021. Denmark, a country of six million, has universal health care, so Danes can get treated more easily for diseases than Americans and often seek medical help earlier. (Charlotte de la Fuente/The New York Times) By AMELIA NIERENBERG and MAYA TEKELI The United States, a nation of 343 million people with a complex and overburdened health care system, is poised to adopt the childhood vacci