The twin birthrate has declined in the United States after rising for years, a new report said this week. One theory researchers have put forward to explain the change is that fertility therapies that previously involved transfers of multiple embryos are less common. The National Center for Health Statistics said in the report that the…
Australia had an unusually early and fairly severe flu season this year. Since that may foretell a serious outbreak on its way in the United States, public health experts now are urging Americans to get their flu shots as soon as possible. “It’s too early to tell for sure, because sometimes Australia is predictive and…
Melissa Barrera Age: 29 Hometown: Monterrey, Mexico Now Lives: Ms. Barrera divides her time among a one-bedroom apartment in Midtown Manhattan, a two-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles and a “newlywed house” in Ciudad Obregón, Mexico. Claim to Fame: After making her mark on Mexican telenovelas including “Siempre Tuya Acapulco” and “Tanto Amor,” Ms. Barrera stars…
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new drug, Descovy, for prevention of infection with H.I.V., only the second drug approved for this purpose. The first, Truvada, has become a mainstay of government efforts to turn back the H.I.V. epidemic. But the F.D.A. approved Descovy for use only in men and transgender women,…
A surprising new study challenged decades of nutrition advice and gave consumers the green light to eat more red and processed meat. But what the study didn’t say is that its lead author has past research ties to the meat and food industry. The new report, published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine,…
Surfacing For amateurs and professionals, this annual event captures the spirit of the sport ahead of its debut at the 2020 Tokyo games. By Matt Ruby Photographs by George Etheredge and Victor Llorente ImageRyan Decenzo from Vancouver, Canada, about to attempt a kickflip down 16 stairs.CreditVictor Llorente for The New York Times “It’s crazy high-level…
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Fun fact about show jumping: While the sport may never shake its elitist reputation, it’s the rare Olympic event where men and women compete against one another. Also true: Admission to last weekend’s Longines Global Champions Tour, which was on Governors Island in New York City and showcased some of the world’s top-ranked jumpers, was…
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