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The Truth About American Food Safety
Have sprawling outbreaks become the norm?
The Backlash Against Polyester Has Gone Too Far
Clothing made from natural fibers isn’t always better.
What Happened to Yoga?
It used to be the peak symbol of wellness. Now many studios can barely stay open.
The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son
The family at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles controversy tells their story.
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The Golden Girls, but in a Camp Cabin
My weekend at adult summer camp
Pennsylvania’s Public-Health Officials May Be Wrong About a Measles Death
The consequences would be awful.
The Lights Are Back On in Gary, Indiana
A long two weeks after a derecho blew through, most of the city finally has power.
More American Families Are Refusing Vaccines
This fall, the nation’s kindergartners will be more vulnerable to disease than they’ve been in decades.
It’s Low-Calorie and Packed With Protein. Is It Healthy?
Welcome to the golden age of ultra-processed health foods.