Category: Body

Just 25 years ago , measles was declared eliminated from the United States. Cases were sometimes imported overseas from people traveling from Europe, Africa or […]

Oura, the smart ring , finally takes menstrual cycle data into account when assigning readiness scores—a feature whose absence has confused users for years. The […]

When you feel terrible about a cold, you just want something to cure you—if not cure you, then at least make you feel temporarily better. […]

Do you like sweet and salty foods? Perhaps your sleep isn’t the best? Do you have belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably […]

In my health reporting, I often link to the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

A recent study found that some smartwatch bands contain perfluorohexanoic acid, one of the “forever chemicals” suspected of contributing to health problems. But these chemicals, […]

I like bone conduction headphones. I wear them when I run so I can hear approaching traffic. I also love them for noisy environments where […]

The low-key post-dinner walk has a new name thanks to TikToker (mairlynthequeenoffiber) who got candid on camera about how a “fart walk” will help you […]

If you’ve recently thrown out your black plastic spatula, as several news articles have urged us to do (“ Your Favorite Spatula Could Kill You […]

Phenylephrine is both the most common decongestant on drugstore shelves and perhaps the worst performing one. If you’ve ever purchased something like Sudafed PE (instead […]

While national efforts to support women’s bodily autonomy are likely to receive an influx of donations in the coming weeks, many of us still feel […]

Our phones are constantly tracking us. It’s a sad reality of the world we live in, and an investigation published by 404 Media shows just […]

Whooping cough, also known as whooping cough, is a serious disease. It is highly contagious, can cause a boring cough for months, and is especially […]

The latest trend on TikTok is exaggerating the benefits of hydrogen water and trying to sell you a battery-powered water bottle that makes it. Does […]

DNA testing company 23andme has been in trouble lately, with data stolen in a hack in 2023 , and its entire board of directors resigning […]

I love being able to go to the pharmacy and get myself (or my kids) a flu shot. Stop by, get vaccinated and get on […]

Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are an extremely effective and convenient form of birth control for many people, but they can be very painful to insert. […]

Mineral sunscreens containing titanium dioxide or zinc oxide are becoming a popular alternative to more traditional sunscreens. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about how mineral […]

The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill was approved last year . It’s called Opill, and over the last month or so it’s finally starting […]

We all have thoughts and feelings about how our bodies look and fit into the world. Body image can change by the minute, by the […]

Drugs like Ozempic have increased the desire for targeted weight loss in the past year, increasing (if that’s even possible) societal pressure to try to […]

Oregon has just reported its first case of bubonic plague in years —yes, the same bubonic plague responsible for the historic Black Death pandemics. But […]

If you or your child uses a Flovent inhaler, now is the time to refill it (if possible) and then call the doctor and ask […]

When it comes to underwear, most men think in two ways: the classic boxer briefs versus briefs debate, with many guys shying away from wearing […]

The word “calorie” may conjure up thoughts of nutrition labels and treadmill readings, but in reality, calories are just units of energy. Your car runs […]

Given the numerous reviews about eye drops lately , it’s time to think about the safety of eye drops. The FDA recently issued several “consumer […]

You may be tired of hearing about eye drop recalls, but the FDA has released a new list of eye drops that you should stop […]

Migraine is an estimated severe headache characterized by throbbing pain and sensitivity to light and sound, affecting 10% of people worldwide. The frequency of migraines […]

Did you know that a significant percentage of the US population has one of the less effective variants of the MTHFR gene? TikTokers love to […]

Do you like sweet and salty foods? Perhaps your sleep isn’t the best? Do you have belly fat? The answer to these questions is probably […]

You’ve probably heard that strong little magnets are dangerous for children. You would never give your baby a neodymium magnet; you know that two of […]

You’ve heard of “long COVID,” but COVID isn’t the only disease that can cause long-term symptoms. Other respiratory infections, including colds, flu and pneumonia, sometimes […]

Welcome to another TikTok Myth of the Week that I really, really wish I could come up with. Today we’re talking about “bone crushing,” sometimes […]

Like many other Americans, I volunteered at a mass vaccination site in 2021. Under a tent, a group of medical workers loaded syringes, which staff […]

Some TikTok myths I find in the wild (like stories about supposed tick attacks ), and sometimes I’m alerted by news articles that claim there’s […]

When pseudoephedrine was banned from over-the-counter sales in 2006 (it’s still available “over the counter” but kept behind the counter), Sudafed and other companies had […]

You grew up with a womb and are taught that menstruation is a sign of good health, with the added benefit of not being pregnant. […]

When I first saw one of these TikTok videos, I didn’t get to look at it too closely. The doctor cut off the man’s pants […]

Anyone who has ever shaved has likely experienced pain or discomfort at some point. Whether it’s a scrape, cut, or cut from a razor that […]

The 2021 COVID shots — and even the bivalent booster therapy you may have received recently — are no longer suitable for common strains of […]