Latest from Kathy Lally

Chased by conflict in Ukraine, an artist finds a haven in Helsinki

A provocative antiwar installation led to threats and a fearful departure from Kyiv.

November 2, 2019

The two expat bros who terrorized women correspondents in Moscow

Matt Taibbi and Mark Ames trafficked in hideous stereotypes and body-shaming.

December 15, 2017

Five stories that will make you pay attention to your health

You’ve heard the advice and maybe ignored it. Here's why you should change your ways in the new year.

January 1, 2017

Why the FDA wants to know how much Nutella you scoop out of the jar

The agency is considering a change that would mean fewer calories — on the label.

November 5, 2016

Don’t let your dentist spook you at Halloween

Some dentists say go ahead and eat that candy — if it’s not too sticky and you brush later.

October 29, 2016

How accurate is your fitness tracker?

Study finds a lot of differences between devices but each one was pretty consistent.

May 19, 2016

The 10 worst jobs in science

Wading through bird droppings, helping rats walk: People do this and more in the name of science.

February 17, 2015

Dying in America: Report sets off discussion in Annals of Internal Medicine

Experts discuss a report on how care for the terminally ill can be improved.

December 8, 2014

Meteors, comets, asteroids are on the attack. It’s time to protect against them

It’s time to prepare for the next object hurtling at Earth from space - or else.

August 18, 2014

Summer stress can lead to sleeplessness

Turns out it’s so tempting to fill those long days that most of us leave little time for sleep.

June 30, 2014