The birds lingered for days at a Catholic school near Cincinnati as agencies haggled over who was responsible for removing them. Officials said the public health risk was low.

Readers respond to Michelle Cottle’s essay about her experience with her parents and the growing caregiver crisis.

Many states have proposed bans on the sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. The problem is the way they define ultraprocessing.

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Many states have proposed bans on the sale of ultraprocessed foods in schools. The problem is the way they define ultraprocessing.

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks about his unconditional love for America.

Having a baby without any medical help is the logical outcome of a centuries-long medical freedom movement.

Olivia Nuzzi doesn’t seem to recognize that her collaboration with Robert Kennedy was a grave professional betrayal.

A North Carolina organization delivers salvation on four legs.

The N.I.H. director has learned all the wrong lessons from Covid.

The N.I.H. director has learned all the wrong lessons from Covid.

Readers express sorrow about her cancer and dismay at her cousin’s actions as health secretary. Also: Revenge prosecutions; Mark Kelly; donors to universities.

A journey to the fringe of MAHA.

Readers respond to a guest essay proposing a shortened three-year course of study for aspiring doctors.

At an international conference, researchers at the forefront of animal-human transplantation compared notes and allowed themselves the first real optimism in decades.