Why I Told the World I Was Living With Cancer
It was as scary as coming out as gay more than 30 years ago — and equally empowering.
Health
Why 'We Got McDonalds At Home' Was A Triggering Response For Gen Xers
We're trying to not have our kids hear the same thing but inflation at the house that Ronald built is making it difficult
You'll Soon Be Able to Buy the Pill For Your Lady, No Prescription Needed
The FDA has approved the first-ever over-the-counter birth-control pill right when we need it most. Here's when it'll be available.
More People May Get Access to the First Alzheimer's Drug—Without Paying $26,500
Twenty-one percent of Black Americans age 70 and older are living with Alzheimer's. The drug Leqembi can help.
No, Heavy Drinkers Can't Hold Their Liquor Any Better Than the Rest of Us
Don't let the wino in your crew fool you
Your Musty Ass Needs to Retire Natural Deodorant During the Summer Months
They're failing you—and the rest of us—and actually aren't even more healthy
How to Survive Canada's Big Smokeout
Our northern neighbor's wildfires are causing massive air-pollution problems in huge chunks of the U.S. What to do, eh?
Would You Let Your Child Get Weight Loss Surgery?
Parents of obese kids must grapple with the idea that this is a viable medical option
Black Kids Have the Worst Rates of Asthma of Any Race in the U.S.
The reason isn't solely genetic
Jamie Foxx’s Health Situation “Getting Better,” According to Kevin Hart
In the meantime, Nick Cannon will replace the hospitalized star as host of 'Beat Shazam'
How Oral Sex Can Lead to Throat Cancer
Men ages 30-55 are the fastest growing sector for the disease
Researchers Have Discovered a Cause of Clinically Low Sex Drive
The key to boosting low libido may lie in one hormone
Racism and Poverty Are Silent Killers in America. Literally.
Those “weathering” the effects of systemic racism and economic stress are more vulnerable to disease and have shorter life expectancy
A Deadly Fungus Is Spreading and Science Has No Answers
Can we catch a break for a second? Damn!
If You Don't Get Enough Sleep Before Being Vaccinated, You're Selling Your Immune System Short
The effectiveness of vaccines—including those for flu and Covid-19—plummets without enough rest
There's a Promising New Option for Prostate Cancer Treatment
A new study indicates patients can hold off on aggressive, potentially counterproductive treatment
You Thought Work-From-Home Would Be Chill and Healthy, But Now You're Out of Shape and Lonely
The assumption that WFH or hybrid work is good for your well-being is under greater scrutiny now that we have more data
How to Drink to Your Heart’s Content Without Becoming a Fatty
Yes, you love your booze. Here are the best low-calorie options to help you avoid the bloat
Bone Broth Is the Health Hack You Should Be Making Yourself
The nutritional benefits and flavor are indisputable and it's easy AF to chef up at home
Colon Cancer Is Affecting Younger People and We Don't Know Why
Overall rates are down, but among those under 55, more advanced forms are appearing more often
Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Might Be Worse Than the Sugar You're Avoiding
The 'natural' sugar substitute may be linked to increased heart attack and stroke risk, study says
Grocery Expiration Dates Are Pretty Much All B.S.
But don't ignore them completely; here are the ones that matter
A Male Contraceptive Pill Could Be On Its Way
Trials in mice point to an incredibly effective drug
One More Thing To Lose Sleep Over: A New Deadly Disease Called Vexas
The newly discovered genetic inflammatory disease has been flying under the radar
What Are the Real Effects of Weed on an Adolescent Brain?
A little weed ain’t never hurt nobody—or did it?
Arizona Congressional Proposal Requests $30 Million for Shrooms Medical Research
Are magic mushroom prescriptions in our future?
Your Reusable Water Bottle Could Be 40,000 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Ew.
Dead Bodies Can Spread Covid, Too
Medical workers are most at risk, but take all the precautions you need
Millions of Americans Are Misdiagnosed Every Year—And It Can Prove Fatal
Take a wild guess which race of people suffers most
Here’s Another Effect of Racism: Black Americans’ Brains Age Faster
A recent study finds racism can lead to early Alzheimer's