A recent survey found that 71% of Americans would rather sit in silence than engage in small talk, so psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman stops by TODAY to talk about the big benefits of small talk. She explains the dangers of “phubbing,” shares tips for how to engage in casual conversations, and gives strategies for politely…
A new CDC report reveals that fatigue is a widespread concern among U.S. adults, with nearly three-quarters reporting feeling very tired or exhausted on multiple days over the past three months. Board-certified sleep specialist Dr. Carol Ash explains the causes of fatigue and shares simple tips to improve sleep and boost energy. A new CDC report…
The 40-year-old woman died as the U.S. experiences its worst outbreak of the disease in 35 years. The 40-year-old woman died as the U.S. experiences its worst outbreak of the disease in 35 years.
The attacks of Sept. 11 have been a rolling tragedy in the quarter-century since the towers fell, with thousands more people dying from the air they breathed in and around the toxic pile at ground zero. As the country prepared to mark the 25thanniversary, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a trove of previously undisclosed…
About 71% of of adults in the U.S. say they experience fatigue, a new report from the CDC found. Women and younger adults are feeling it most often. About 71% of of adults in the U.S. say they experience fatigue, a new report from the CDC found. Women and younger adults are feeling it most often.
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, the Affordable Care Act or Medicare. Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, the Affordable Care Act or Medicare.
Doctors at the World Trade Center Health Program say they are now seeing a surge in 9/11-related cancer cases. NBC News’ Erika Edwards speaks to Lisa Parker and Frank Kotnik about their health journeys since that tragic day. Doctors at the World Trade Center Health Program say they are now seeing a surge in 9/11-related cancer…
School is back in session and life is getting back to normal, so psychotherapist Niro Feliciano stops by TODAY to share tips for resetting your routine. See her advice for dealing with shorter daylight hours and packed schedules, which includes “progress over perfection,” limiting phone use, going for walks, and more. School is back in session…
NBC News’ Monica Alba sits down with the widow of an FBI agent Jack Hess, who developed stage four cancer after responding to the Pentagon on 9/11. She shares his story and the ripple effects the attack still has 25 years later. NBC News’ Monica Alba sits down with the widow of an FBI agent Jack…
Billy Joel revealed that he underwent brain surgery because he didn’t want to lose his “marbles.” The “Piano Man” singer admitted he initially balked at going under the knife for hydrocephalus, a disorder he was diagnosed with in 2025. NBC News medical contributor Dr. Kavita Patel explains what the surgery entails. Billy Joel revealed that he…
