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Pets were once dismissed as trivial scientific subjects. Today, companion animal science is hot.

A Texas hospital is experimenting with hologram technology for doctors to see patients. Some health care experts wonder if it’s beneficial.

Mine is the first generation that has corporate benefits for a technology with the potential to slow the biological clock. Is it feminist dream or Silicon Valley fantasy?

Dr. Alex Arroyo, a director of pediatric medicine in Brooklyn, gets to live out his “Star Wars” dreams, practice jujitsu and make a big mess while cooking for his family.

The statement followed a report in The Times that a federal health official had urged the removal of age minimums from treatment guidelines for transgender minors.

The case, involving a supplement intended to reduce cholesterol, has put attention on how companies are allowed to self-report claims about their products.

A few viral products aim to put fun in the sun(screen).

Stress, ovarian cancer, buoyancy disorders: Every pet has its troubles, and needs a good doctor who makes house calls.

As the virus continues to mutate, the C.D.C. urged Americans to roll up their sleeves again for annual vaccinations.

The signs of chronic illness are often dismissed by doctors as “just stress.” But that comes from a complex relationship between sickness and stress itself.

Today, there are more treatments than ever.

Burial remains from 800-2,000 years ago hint that the First Australians may have kept the continent’s famous canine species as pets.

At a barbershop in Colorado, stylists and customers discussed a matter of social protocol.

Among Americans aged 60 to 74, only those with certain health conditions need to receive the shots, the agency concluded.

After two strokes, the stand-up has recovered enough to make a new special. If anything, his health crises have sharpened his humor.

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont has called on a government watchdog to investigate. Here’s what you need to know.

Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog?

The blood thinner can raise the likelihood of gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in people over 60. Here’s what to know.

Irene Taylor, director of the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” talks about the decision to include a grueling scene of the pop star in crisis.

Public employees in West Virginia who took the drugs lost weight and were healthier, and some are despondent that the state is canceling a program to help pay for them.

Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.

Transfusions have become an important part of veterinary medicine, but cat and dog blood is not always easy to come by.

Experts weigh in on the most vexing issues and changes — and how to deal with them.

Scientists are studying how to keep the ovaries working longer — and potentially, prevent age-related diseases in the process.

Despite decades of research, the evidence for omega-3 supplements is murky.

Anna Holmes, the incoming writer of Work Friend, shares what to expect from the column now that so many of our relationships with the office have changed.

They’re not our besties, but they’re more than just acquaintances. How much of ourselves do we owe them?

Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue.

New research showed that tirzepatide, the compound in Zepbound, improved symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

These habits can cause a surprising amount of damage to your teeth, experts say.

It can be easy to get caught up in the inevitable frustrations that travel brings. But appreciating the small things, like the help of strangers, can have outsized impacts.

Pharmacy benefit managers are driving up drug costs for millions of people, employers and the government.

Here’s what to know about your pharmacy benefit manager and how to find out if you are being overcharged for medications.

Dr. Hans Klingemann, pioneering immunotherapy scientist, has studied whether the innovative treatment could save his two pets.

Research on how the drug affects female arousal is sparse. But doctors have been prescribing creams and pills anyway.

There are simple steps you can take to get a better night’s rest when it’s hot outside.

A new study adds to a large body of evidence on the effectiveness of movement for treating and preventing pain.

We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.

High temperatures can make us miserable. Research shows they also make us aggressive, impulsive and dull.

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.