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Can Taurine Slow Aging? Here’s What the Science Says

By Alice Park

Why Berberine Is Not 'Nature's Ozempic'

By Haley Weiss

Black Patients May Be Underdiagnosed for Lung Problems Because of Software Bias

By Mike Stobbe/AP

More U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Weight-Loss Surgery

By Ilena Peng and Emma Court/Bloomberg
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Multivitamins May Improve Memory, Study Shows

Taking a daily multivitamin can improve memory and slow some of the cognitive decline associated with aging, new research shows.

By Alice Park

Are Teens Really Having Less Sex?

The language of young lust is evolving. And the shift is not being adequately captured in national studies, experts say.

By JOCELYN GECKER/AP

You Don’t Need to Balance Your Hormones

Despite what TikTok says.

By Haley Weiss

Some Melatonin Supplements Have More Dosage Than Listed

In a study of 25 gummy melatonin supplements, 22 didn't match the dose listed on the label.

By Haley Weiss

Syphilis Rates Jumped by Nearly a Third in 2021

“The U.S. STI epidemic shows no signs of slowing.”

By Ilena Peng/Bloomberg

One in Six People Have Infertility

Researchers found little difference between high, middle, and low-income countries.

By Suzi Ring/Bloomberg

Study Suggests Drinking Isn't Good for Health

A major JAMA meta-analysis finds that moderate drinkers are not at lower risk of premature death than those who abstain from alcohol.

By Jamie Ducharme

Kids With Pets May Be Less Prone to Food Allergies

A study links dog and cat ownership to a lower risk of food allergies for babies.

By Jamie Ducharme

Men Suffer More From Losing a Spouse

The health impacts of the so-called "widowhood effect" can change with age, a new study finds.

By Haley Weiss

How Babies Born By C-Section Make Up for Lost Microbes

A little help from mom can help babies delivered via C-section make up for the critical bacterial exposure they miss at birth.

By Haley Weiss

Your Houseplants Have Some Powerful Health Benefits

The perks can include sharpened attention, more productivity, reduced stress and anxiety, and a happier outlook.

By Angela Haupt

Yes, Single People Can Be Happy and Healthy

For a growing number of people, singlehood isn't a second-best option or a failure to find a partner.

By Angela Haupt

9 Wellness Trends to Ditch in 2023

It's time to say goodbye to toxic body positivity and to stop overusing melatonin.

By Angela Haupt

Green Light Exposure May Help Reduce Pain and Headaches

Research finds that green light—through LEDs or tinted glasses—may help painful conditions like fibromyalgia and migraines.

By Jeffrey Kluger

Losing a Loved One Can Be Life-Threatening

People are more likely to die when they’re in mourning than in ordinary times

By Tara Law

The Safest Sunscreens to Buy—and Which Ingredients to Avoid

Chemical and physical sunscreens both come with pros and cons.

By Tik Root
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