Deaths in 2021: Headline Names Against the Backdrop of Pandemic
Aaron, Sondheim, Dole and Didion. But the loss of Colin Powell from the virus spoke most directly to the moment the world is in.
The Novelist Who Saw Middle America as It Really Was
Sinclair Lewis captured the narrow-mindedness and conformity of middle-class America in the first half of the 20th century. On the 100th anniversary of his best-selling novel “Babbitt,” Robert Gottlieb revisits Lewis’s life and career.
China’s Ban on ‘Sissy Men’ Is Bound to Backfire
The masculinity campaign is a way for the Chinese Communist Party to distract from its inability to address economic and social issues.
The Day the Soviet Flag Came Down
Reflections on the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union.
Falling In and Out of Love With Exercise
When my partner, Oliver Sacks, died, I lost interest in working out. But I found my way back.
Omicron Doesn’t Infect the Lungs Very Well, Animal Studies Find
Compared with earlier variants, Omicron may cause less damage to the lungs, new animal research suggests.
Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Faces Crucial Medicare Decision
Medicare officials are trying to determine whether to cover Aduhelm, which the F.D.A. approved despite unclear evidence that it helps patients.
The Secrets to Successful Aging in 2022
Advice from Well’s most popular stories of the year.
The Plane is Boarding, Where Are Your Test Results?
International travelers in search of Covid-19 tests are scrambling to find sites that can get them results before their flights take off — and sometimes failing.
How to Improve Your Mental Health in 2022
Well’s most popular stories of the year offered tools to stay happy and healthy.