Your Armpits Are Trying to Tell You Something
The best time to apply antiperspirant is right before bed. Seriously.
Being Human
The Cancer Gene More Men Should Test For
BRCA mutations are inextricably linked with breasts, but they can also lead to cancer in the pancreas, the prostate, and maybe more parts of the body.
We’re About to Find Out How Much Americans Like Vaccines
Empowering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will test one of American public health’s greatest successes.
A Ridiculous, Perfect Way to Make Friends
Group fitness classes aren’t just about exercise.
Here’s How We Know RFK Jr. Is Wrong About Vaccines
Children used to die of diseases far more gruesome and deadly than we remember.
Stop Looking at Your Therapist
The couch is there for a reason.
The Sanewashing of RFK Jr.
Let’s call a crank a crank.
Genetic Discrimination Is Coming for Us All
Insurers are refusing to cover Americans whose DNA reveals health risks. It’s perfectly legal.
There Really Is a Deep State
It’s nothing like what Donald Trump says it is.
‘Make America Healthy Again’ Sounds Good Until You Start Asking Questions
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s health agenda is politically slippery.
America Has an Onion Problem
When it comes to foodborne illnesses, onions have long been considered especially safe. Not anymore.
A ‘Crazy’ Idea for Treating Autoimmune Diseases Might Actually Work
Lupus has long been considered incurable—but a series of breakthroughs are fueling hope.
The Horseshoe Theory of Psychedelics
Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign has cemented the right’s romance with hallucinogenic drugs.
Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula
It’s probably leaching chemicals into your cooking oil.
Tobacco Companies May Have Found a Way to Make Vapes More Addictive
Kids might get hooked on new vapes that display animations with each puff.
Why Are Baseball Players Always Eating?
America’s pastime is a game of snacks.
Election Anxiety Is Telling You Something
A big event should prompt big feelings.
The Dilemma at the Center of McDonald’s E. Coli Outbreak
Prepared food is convenient, but it’s also susceptible to contamination.
No One Knows How Big Pumpkins Can Get
A decade ago, the world’s heaviest pumpkin weighed 2,000 pounds. Now the 3,000-pound mark is within sight.
There’s No Coming Back From Dobbs
No new federal legislation can rewind abortion in America to 2021.
Coke, Twinkies, Skittles, and … Whole-Grain Bread?
What counts as an ultra-processed food can be perplexing and arbitrary.
Tripping on Nothing
New, non-hallucinogenic versions of psychedelics are blurring the boundaries of the drug trip.
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