EditorialMost people think of melatonin as a natural nod-off aid, kind of like chamomile tea in pill form. Even the name of the popular dietary supplement sounds sleepy — that long “o” sound almost makes you yawn mid-word. But melatonin is also a hormone that our brains naturally produce, and hormones, even in minuscule amounts, can have potent effects throughout the body. (Dadu Shin/The New York Times)
EditorialMost people think of melatonin as a natural nod-off aid, kind of like chamomile tea in pill form. Even the name of the popular dietary supplement sounds sleepy — that long “o” sound almost makes you yawn mid-word. But melatonin is also a hormone that our brains naturally produce, and hormones, even in minuscule amounts, can have potent effects throughout the body. (Dadu Shin/The New York Times)
EditorialAim for an overall healthful dietary pattern, the American Heart Association advises, rather than focusing on “good” or “bad” foods. (Rachel Levit Ruiz/The New York Times)
EditorialFeeding time for pups at Wolf Park, a nonprofit education and research facility in Battle Ground, Ind., July 1, 2017. (Andrew Spear/The New York Times)
EditorialFeeding time for pups at Wolf Park, a nonprofit education and research facility in Battle Ground, Ind., July 1, 2017. (Andrew Spear/The New York Times)
EditorialPorky pig - This hefty hog, who was supposed to be a "micro pig", is looking for a new home after ballooning to over 200lbs when she was fed a diet of donuts.