It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover The current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is known as the DSM-5. What will the next version be called? That's one of several open questions as the "Bible of psychiatry" goes online. Rhitu Chatterjee
When a loved one with dementia wanders away Caregivers of people with dementia often reach their breaking point when their loved one wanders off alone. How "elopement" can lead to institutional care. Ashley Milne-Tyte
A CrossFit-like race is booming in Asia, and young people are driving the surge Demand for fitness activities and new workout trends is surging across Asia, turning health and wellness into a multi-billion-dollar business. Stephanie Yang
Scientists shed new light on the brain's role in heart attack Researchers discovered a feedback loop between nerve cells, the immune system and the heart. They think it shows promise as a target for future therapies. Esther Landhuis
How long do you need to spend in the gym to get strong? Less than you think If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength — as long as you push yourself while you're there. Will Stone
As GLP-1s become more available, some who aren't overweight may consider using them As GLP-1 drugs become more available, some people might use them despite not having excess weight. Yuki Noguchi
A CrossFit-like race is booming in Asia, and young people are driving the surge Hyrox, a timed fitness race that mixes running with workout stations, is selling out across Asia as young people fuel a booming wellness economy. Stephanie Yang
Here's how 'shared decision making' for childhood vaccines could limit access Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new approach to six shots that were formerly given routinely will introduce new hurdles for getting kids immunized. And it could have a chilling effect on doctors. Rob Stein
Trump expands policy banning aid to groups abroad that discuss or provide abortions In addition to adding to the list of groups that will lose funding for providing or discussing abortion, the policy now also calls for ending aid to groups that embrace DEI. Jonathan Lambert
Heart disease deaths declined. And here's how to reduce your risk of the #1 killer An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic. Allison Aubrey