Vaccine Controversies Are As Social As They Are Medical
In writing her new book On Immunity, Eula Biss found that questions about vaccination touch on attitudes about environmentalism, citizenship and trust in the government.
Arts & Life
Book News: Falconer's Memoir Pulls Down Britain's Top Nonfiction Honor
The win for Helen Macdonald's H Is for Hawk marks the first time that the Samuel Johnson Prize has gone to a memoir. Meanwhile, Lena Dunham answers sexual abuse allegations with a statement in Time.
'Ugly Girls' Is, Well ... Not A Pretty Read
Lindsay Hunter's novel follows best friends Perry and Baby Girl as they shoplift, ditch school and steal cars. But critic Annalisa Quinn says Ugly Girls has more shock value than substance.
Carlos Santana: 'I Am A Reflection Of Your Light'
Musician Carlos Santana shares his journey from a difficult childhood in Mexico to international stardom in the new memoir, The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light.
How To Wean Your Kids Off Halloween Candy: Cold, Hard Cash
After the costumes and candy comes the hard part: the fights and negotiations that go along with trying to limit kids' sugar intake. Why not skip the ordeal by paying kids to give up their treats?
Gladiator Gatorade? Ancient Athletes Had A Recovery Drink, Too
Gladiators guzzled a drink made from plant ash to help their bodies recover after a hard day of sword fighting, according to Roman accounts. New tests of old bones back up that idea.
Seeking Proof For Why We Feel Terrible After Too Many Drinks
Author Adam Rogers says there are lots of myths about what causes hangovers. His new book, Proof: The Science of Booze, explores these and other scientific mysteries of alcohol's effect on the body.
'Sherlock' Star Benedict Cumberbatch: Show's Last Season 'Really Freudian'
The BBC has just released a new deluxe DVD box set with all three seasons of Sherlock, and star Benedict Cumberbatch says the show's last season was its most revealing yet.
Amid Hunger And Cold, An Unforgettable Symphony Premiere
A year into the siege of Leningrad, a haggard group of musicians defiantly — and improbably — performed Dmitri Shostakovich's Symphony No. 7, which was dedicated to the suffering city.
Book News: Tom Hanks Turns To The Typewriter For His Debut Collection
The actor and director plans to write his first book of short stories, and he plans to make it about another collection — his personal trove of typewriters. Also: Jill Abramson details her startup.