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Featured In Health

The best protein powders of 2023

Why you’re suddenly hearing about delta-8 THC

These urologists are setting the record straight about penises and COVID

The ultimate guide to reusing and buying N95 masks

You’ve probably never heard of terahertz waves, but they could change your life

5 nutrition goals that are better than weight loss

There are only two supplements proven to help you build muscle

Is Trypophobia a Real Phobia?

Night owls can become early birds. Here’s how.

Probiotics are more hype than science

The truth about oil pulling, apple cider vinegar, and other trendy cleanses

Explore Health

Why you should sleep naked tonight, according to science

Neuralink human brain-computer implant trials finally get FDA approval

US Surgeon General warns of a ‘profound risk of harm’ for kids on social media

AI therapists might not actually help your mental health

Baboons can recover from childhood trauma with a little help from their friends

Should kids use social media? US psychology experts share their do’s and don’ts.

The right amount of online scrolling could decrease your risk of dementia

Coping advice from people with the world’s most stressful jobs

Being loud and fast may make you a more effective Zoom communicator

Selfies are for memories, not just for vanity

Is shyness something kids feel, or something kids are?

Nice chimps finish last—so why aren’t all of them mean?

Eliminating heavy metals from baby food is frustratingly complicated

Sugar substitutes won’t help you lose weight

A peanut allergy patch is making headway in trials with toddlers

A hunk of cheese is a perfect playground for fungal antibiotics

How to tell if your oats really are gluten-free

Check your pantry for two kinds of potentially contaminated flour

Inventing lager was a huge mistake

That melatonin gummy might be stronger than you need

The best electrolyte drinks of 2023

On 420, learn more about weed with these carefully cultivated science stories

Food forests can bring climate resilience, better health, and tasty produce to city residents

Go ahead, leave your fresh eggs on the counter in this handmade wooden tray

Meningitis shot that fights 5 different strains shows promise in latest trial

Here’s what really happens when you pull a muscle

Doctors recorded brainwaves to finally ‘see’ their patients’ chronic pain

A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections

AI isn’t ready to act as a doctors’ assistant

Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future

This soft robotic skull implant could change epilepsy treatment

What is a pangenome? Scientists just released their first draft.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for adults after 60 years in the making

That time the CDC got people hyped for a zombie apocalypse

A tiny patch can take images of muscles and cells underneath your skin

Scientists have developed a new way to fight a nearly untreatable brain cancer

A graduation gift guide for grads who love the outdoors: From practical tools to personalized accessories

The best way to relieve sore muscles after a brutal workout

Garmin’s newest smartwatches are even more adventure-ready

Evolution of human foot arches put the necessary pep in our upright steps

The 6 essential parts of an effective workout

The best Memorial Day fitness deals let you jump into summer activities and save

A guide to the muscles you forget to exercise

Get the Fitbit Versa 2 for its lowest price ever on Amazon

The best electric mountain bikes in 2023

The best Fitbits for kids in 2023

A scientific exploration of big juicy butts

The best trekking poles of 2023

How to make hand sanitizer

The deadliest viruses in human history, from COVID to smallpox

Meningitis shot that fights 5 different strains shows promise in latest trial

Neglected sewage systems are a public health risk for low-income communities

Ancient Mesopotamian texts show when and why humans first kissed

A once-forgotten antibiotic could be a new weapon against drug-resistant infections

AI isn’t ready to act as a doctors’ assistant

The health impacts of incarceration don’t end after release

Your guide to COVID testing for the unforeseeable future

Order free COVID tests right now—before it’s too late

Wild koalas are getting vaccinated against chlamydia

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