Slate editor-in-chief Julia Turner responded with a stirring defense of “the most unfashionable thing in journalism.” Because the internet offers so much information, “readers are more reliant than ...

Take Action is an emergency birth control pill. It is the generic form of Plan B and is available without a prescription. Its effectiveness depends on how soon a person takes it, among other factors.

Taking probiotics during or after a meal may help more of these live microorganisms survive stomach acid, but consistency matters more than timing. Fat-rich, high-protein foods like milk, yogurt, ...