We all want to achieve wellness, but how many of us have a clear understanding of what it is or how to... more
For many, pregnancy is a time of heightened and joyful anticipation. There are doctor’s appointments, tests, preparation…All with a focus... more
Who hasn’t received necessary medical care and got a shockingly high bill for it weeks later? Even with insurance, many Americans... more
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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and how we’ve come to understand autism has evolved over the past several decades. For years,... more
As we approach the warmer months and start spending more time outside, healthy skin couldn’t be more important. So how... more
Spring is a time for fresh starts. For a lot of us, that means spring cleaning. But don’t worry, we’re not... more
Eating disorders are one of the most deadly psychiatric disorders. But for decades, much of the criteria to diagnose one applied... more
While most of the world moves on from Covid-19, millions of Americans remain in limbo: Those living with Long Covid. Long... more
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization named Covid-19 a pandemic, and public health around the globe changed forever. Countries... more
It’s impossible to ignore the impact of climate change. Sea levels are rising, and natural disasters like hurricanes and wildfires... more
The U.S. healthcare system can split the country into two Americas. Your zip code, education, class status and more all play... more
Stress is all around us, but that doesn’t mean it needs to run our entire lives. According to Dr. Romie... more
On this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day. There’s... more
Super Bowl LVIII is this Sunday, amid decades of controversy surrounding football’s impact on traumatic brain injuries. But for many athletes,... more
It’s award season in Hollywood, and it’s got the Well, Now team thinking about wellness and the entertainment industry. Can... more
On this week’s episode of Well, Now, Maya and Kavita talk about practical ways to break up with diet culture... more
On this week’s episode of Well, Now we get to the heart of what “wellness” actually means. Depending on who... more
On the first episode of Well, Now – Slate’s new podcast on health and wellness – hosts Dr. Kavita Patel... more
We all want wellness, but what does that mean exactly? Is it achieving diet and exercise goals, or finally reaching a... more
On this week’s episode of Well, Now’s ditching the flowers and grand romantic gestures we often see on Valentine’s Day. There’s tons of... more