The Top 10 Well Stories of 2017 Having a positive outlook and taking steps to keep their bodies healthy were among our readers’ favorite subjects of the year.

This Coral Must Die In a lab in Philadelphia, scientists are studying what it takes to kill “super coral” to understand the impact of human activities on the mysterious reefs of the deep ocean.

3 Tips to Have Better Conversations Be genuine. Be interested. And stop hogging the conversation.

Vontae Davis Leaves Field During N.F.L. Game, Then Abruptly Retires The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback departed during the Bills’ loss to the Chargers, citing his health in a retirement statement. One teammate called the move “completely disrespectful.”

The Young Woman Was a Healthy and Avid Runner. Now She Could Barely Walk. Why? She fractured her foot and it healed, but the pain just kept getting worse.