Brush with fame: The public's one-sided bond with celebrities
Parasocial relationships are those that are one-sided – like the fascination and devotion that fans hold for their favorite celebrities. How do they speak to the human condition?
Who killed Christa Worthington?
"48 Hours" has covered the murder of A-list fashion writer Christa Worthington, murdered on Cape Cod, since 2006. The man convicted of killing her continues to fight for his freedom.
Wordle, the daily obsession of millions
The New York Times' five-letter word puzzle has become a daily ritual, and was played a staggering 4.8 billion times last year.
The importance of being lazy
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
Experts on the psychology of romantic regret: "It sticks with people"
Correspondent Susan Spencer chats with authors Deborah Copaken and Daniel Pink, and The New Yorker's art critic Jackson Arn, about regrets and romance.
How Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs are "changing medicine"
GLP-1 class medications reduce cardiovascular risk and treat diabetes. But they also allow people to lose an average of 10-20 percent of their body weight in the first year. What does that mean for the overweight or obese?
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
The fight over medical care for transgender youth
At least 121,000 trans youth have been diagnosed with gender dysphoria, which can lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. But 20 states have enacted full or partial bans of minors receiving care that doctors say could ease suffering and even save their lives.
Cutting through the white noise
Noise is a big reason why 1 in 3 American adults doesn't get enough sleep. But for some the solution to noise keeping them awake is … more noise! Are white noise machines effective for getting shuteye?
A mattress tester talks about her dream job
There may be no more important component to a good night's sleep than your mattress. Caira Blackwell, a tester for The New York Times product site Wirecutter, describes what she looks for in a mattress.
Separate bedrooms: A prescription for better sleep?
According to a recent survey, one in five American couples keeps separate bedrooms, thanks in many cases to snorers. But that doesn't mean a lack of intimacy.
Donna's Law: A new suicide prevention tool
Suicide accounts for between 60-65% of all gun deaths annually in the U.S. Three states have passed legislation allowing people who fear they may become suicidal to place themselves on a "do not sell" list, to block their purchase of a gun.
The key to finding happiness
A decades-long Harvard study has found that happiness comes from meaningful human relationships — and with world unhappiness at an all-time high, experts say it is never too late in life to find friends (if you put in the time).
The New Rules Of Moneymaking
In Today's Dog-Eat-Dog Workplace, How Do You Get To The Top?