Measles is very contagious. Here’s how to avoid it
New Jersey health officials are asking people who went to last week’s Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium to monitor for measles symptoms because a person went to see the singer while infectious.
Lifestyle
Despite economic concerns, Americans are set on getting away for Memorial Day weekend
Whether it’s a road trip to a nearby lake or jumping on a plane to explore a big city, Americans are expected to get away in record numbers over the long Memorial Day weekend even as economic and technical worries rattle the U.S. travel industry.
US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen
There were 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs
U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday.
How cruise ship passengers can stay safe from the latest version of norovirus
Recent government cuts included top staff at the Vessel Sanitation Program, which is run by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and conducts inspections and investigates illnesses. The reductions, part of larger Trump administration cuts, come amid a surge in cruise ship outbreaks fueled by a new strain of norovirus.
Do you really need that extra ChapStick? Here are tips to reduce and tame workplace clutter
The chaos of modern life and the ease of accumulating cheap items through online shopping have contributed to an abundance of clutter. That’s true in home offices and traditional workspaces alike.
How to save for short-term goals while keeping long-term ones in mind
You shouldn’t have to cross your fingers and hope for a strong stock market to coincide with your short-term goals. And right now, you probably wouldn’t want to.
One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for
New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could reach even higher as globe trade tensions fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats throw Asian exports into turmoil. To save money, consider buying a secondhand device.
Bluebells and other spring flowers can be nature’s antidote to stressful times
Spending time in nature, experts have long said, can be a balm in troubled times.
Worries about flying seem to be taking off. Here’s how to cope with in-flight anxiety
The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they’ve seen and heard increased worries — and not only in people who already had anxieties about flying.