Latest Battle Over Legalizing Marijuana Hits The Polls In Ohio
If a ballot measure is approved, Ohio could become the fifth state to legalize recreational marijuana. But a dueling initiative could lead to a court fight.
Health & Safety
Meet The Biracial African Comedian Who Is Not Trevor Noah
Comic Ikenna Azuike brings wigs, false teeth and barbs about Africa to the BBC. Now his show, What's Up Africa, is up for a broadcasting award.
In Peru, Folk Remedies Like Frog Smoothies Are Comfort Food
Peru's capital, Lima, has a witches market that boasts a smorgasbord of charms and salves that hawkers promise will cure any ailment.
If The Shoe Fits: The Rise Of The Stylish Comfort Shoe
When it comes to women's shoes, fashion often trumps function. But as women age, comfort starts to compete with style. Cue the rise of the trendy comfort shoe.
Americans Are Using More Prescription Drugs; Is Obesity To Blame?
We're a nation of legal drug-takers, with 59 percent of adults using at least one prescription drug. That's up from 50 percent 10 years ago. Increased rates of obesity may be the cause.
Scaring People Can Make Them Healthier, But It Isn't Always The Way To Go
Fear campaigns can motivate people to quit smoking or eat less. But fearmongering can go too far. When is scaring for health's sake acceptable, and when is it distasteful?
In Reversal, Death Rates Rise For Middle-Aged Whites
A rise in suicides plus an epidemic of overdoses from prescription painkillers and heroin are key factors that have undone a long-term improvement in death rates. A weak economy may have contributed.
From Gray Lady To Purple Carrot: Bittman Adds Spice To Vegan Meal Startup
Bittman left a gig as The New York Times' influential food writer to join a meal-kit delivery firm that wants to make it easier for people to eat plant-based meals at home.
What Happens If You Try To Prevent Every Single Suicide?
The suicide rate has increased in the past decade, despite the best efforts of hotlines and prevention programs. A Detroit health plan set a zero suicide goal among its members — and achieved it.
American Girls Weigh In: 'We're Not Just Sitting Ducks': #15Girls
We've looked at the lives of 15-year-old girls all over the world. Now American girls tell us what it's like to be 15 in the U.S.