Well: 5 stories you might have missed
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Well
June 16, 2026

Here are some health and wellness stories you might not have seen, curated by Times editors and personalized for you.

Closeup of a swirl of off white colored frozen yogurt against a white background.

Eric Helgas for The New York Times

Ask Well

Is Frozen Yogurt Better for You Than Ice Cream?

We asked experts whether its health reputation is deserved.

By Alice Callahan

An illustration of an elderly woman standing atop a cliff of rocks, looking out above a vast landscape. A low sitting sun and clouds are in the far distance.

Bianca Bagnarelli

The New old age

A New Option for Long-Term Care Costs

Washington has launched the first program to help cover home care and other supports. A number of states are paying attention.

By Paula Span

A portrait of Kate Dietrick, in a terra-cotta-colored jumpsuit, sitting in a red armchair and looking out a window in her home.

Ben Brewer for The New York Times

The Changing Face of Stage 4 Cancer: No Cure, but Years to Live

Thanks to new treatments, some patients with the disease are living longer — leaving them in limbo for years.

By Nina Agrawal

Cybele Malonewears glasses, a black tank top and forest green pants as she kneels on a patch of grass with trees seen in the distance behind her.

Jillian Freyer for The New York Times

Millions of Women Are Left Out of Menopause’s Moment

Women who can’t take hormone therapy because of breast cancer or other diseases say they are deeply frustrated.

By Liz Krieger

A group runs past a red brick ventilation structure along the Hudson River. The Jersey City skyline is seen across the river.

Their Idea of a Fun Run? A 32-Mile Loop Around Manhattan.

The Manhattan perimeter has become a popular route for athletes seeking a new challenge — no race fee required.

By Melissa Dahl and Paola Chapdelaine for The New York Times

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