Plastic pervades modern life, and menstruation is no exception. Since the middle of the 20 th century, many tampons and menstrual pads have contained somewhere between a little and a lot of plastic in ...

The continent’s ice is melting and raising sea levels worldwide. Our journalists will be sending regular dispatches as they head there with scientists trying to gauge the dangers. By Raymond Zhong and ...

Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton explains what’s driving the flu surge, how children are being affected this season and what treatments work best if you get sick. Dr. Leah Croll shares guidance ...