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Novelist Ben Lerner takes on poetry in his new book, an academic dissection of the ways we love and hate that ancient art. But sometimes he seems like he's talking about his own thinly-veiled hatred.

Unprecedented numbers of political prisoners in Egypt's jails could lead to a supersized version of an old problem: inmates becoming radicalized. "In jail, they become ISIS," says a former prisoner.

Thousands of dogs are slaughtered and served. It's unclear where they come from. Pressure is mounting, from abroad and from within China, to stop the event.

The Toast — the funny, literary feminist website, gleeful kneecapper of high culture, center of cheerful misandry and habitat of the courteous commenter — is closing. We have an appreciation.

It's a pilot project to reach youth who are at risk of infection — and reluctant to come to clinics because of the stigma around HIV/AIDS. Is anyone buying?

Women often worry that exercise is dangerous during pregnancy, but the data shows it's almost always good for both mother and the developing fetus. As with so many things, moderation is key.

Mary Tyler Moore was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just before The Mary Tyler Moore Show launched. If Mary could take it on with a smile, I thought, maybe those daily shots wouldn't be so bad.

Scientists have now identified an easy way to measure pool urine—by looking for traces of a common artificial sweetener. Urine in pools mixed with chemicals can pose a potential health threat.

It's not clear whether spending a lot of time on Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram leads to social isolation, or whether the lonely seek solace in social media.

Peace Meal Kitchen began as a way to use food to dispel misconceptions about Iran, an oft-misunderstood region. In the wake of new immigration restrictions, its mission has morphed.