We often tell people that we feel “crappy.” The phrase conjures up images of excessive excrement or intestinal problems, but also has resonance with the word “crapulence” which was revived from the Latin “crapula” in the 17th century. Then it was used to describe the i...

Americans are getting better at dying. According to a recent report from the National Center for Health Statistics, life expectancy decreased last year by about one month. This is the first time this has happened since 1993.

Heart disease, chronic lower respiratory dise...