News about Barack Obama, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

The idea that helping others is part of a meaningful life has been around for thousands of years. Aristotle wrote that finding happiness and fulfillment is achieved “by loving rather than in being ...

For all avid readers who have been self-medicating with great books their entire lives, it comes as no surprise that reading books can be good for you. ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH MAZZETTI ...

Technology can have some adverse effects on your health, but there are ways to reduce the negative side effects so that you can still enjoy the benefits of technology. We explore some of the cons ...

Caffeine can have impressive health benefits, but high doses can also lead to unpleasant side effects. Here are 9 side effects of too much caffeine.

To stay hydrated, females need around 9 cups of water per day and males need around 13 cups. Drinking adequate water may help people lose weight.

Because it's actually hard to know everything about sex, here's a list of 70 sex terms, sex lingo, sex slang, and respective definitions, for your reference.

There's currently no cure for a cold or the flu, but home remedies — such as echinacea and garlic — can help ease the symptoms while you're waiting for it to pass.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says victory in Gaza will mean the enclave being "entirely destroyed," Palestinians leaving for other countries.

When it comes to losing weight, not all fiber is created equal. Only viscous dietary fibers have been shown to help people lose weight.

In January 2024, Maura Finkelstein finished teaching her first classes of the semester, unaware they would be her last as a professor. This was on a Wednesday at Muhlenberg College, a campus ...

Here’s how to refill your tank when your energy levels sputter. 1. Rule out health problems. Fatigue is a common symptom of many illnesses, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, anemia ...