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How to Find a Watch Band That Doesn’t Contain ‘Forever’ Chemicals
PFAS have been found in some smartwatch bands. Here's how to avoid them.
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How Bone Conduction Headphones Work (and When You Should Use Them)
Yes, they really do send sound through your bones. And yes, they're safe.
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What a ‘Fart Walk’ Is, and Why You Should Take One Tonight
It could improve your digestion, your metabolism, and maybe even your mood.
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Your Black Plastic Utensils (Probably) Aren’t Killing You After All
The claim they were unusually toxic was based on a miscalculation.
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The FDA Is Finally Pulling a Useless Cold Medicine From the Market
Scientists have known for years phenylephrine is ineffective.
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Where to Donate Locally to Help People Access Abortion Care
Local abortion funds are the most direct way to help.
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Why You May Want to Leave Your Phone at Home When Accessing Reproductive Care
What a grim, dystopian hellscape we live in.
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How to Know If You Need a Whooping Cough Vaccine As Cases Rise
Pertussis cases are on the rise.
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TikTok's 'Hydrogen Water' Trend Is Some of the Silliest Nonsense I've Seen in a While
The videos about its "health benefits" are all hilariously awful sales pitches for a battery-powered water bottle.
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How to Delete Your 23andme Data Amid the Company's Turmoil
The company is in trouble and users are worried their data might be sold.
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Why (and When) You Should Get Both a COVID Shot and a Flu Shot This Fall
The updated COVID boosters are matched to the strains going around—and RSV shots are now on the menu too.
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An At-Home Nasal Flu Vaccine Is Coming Next Year
You’ll be able to protect yourself (and your kids) from the flu without needles or even a pharmacy visit.
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Why It Matters If You Have ‘Dense’ Breast Tissue
The FDA will soon require mammogram facilities to notify you of your breast density.
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The CDC’s IUD Guidelines Finally Include Pain Management
Your provider should be talking to you about your pain management options, according to new recommendations.
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Six Myths About Mineral Sunscreen, and Why They're Wrong
Physical sunscreens aren't necessarily better than chemical ones—but there's some nuance.
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What to Do When There's an Excessive Heat Warning
Including how to keep cool, where to go if you can't, and how to check on your neighbors.
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It's Time to Start Taking Your Spring Allergies Seriously
If you've been sniffling your way through springtime, make this the year you finally make some changes.
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How Much Opill, the Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, Actually Costs
The sticker price is $19.99 per pack—but there are ways to get it for less
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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up About Your Body Image
Three experts share advice for body acceptance and self-compassion.
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Here Is Exactly How Much You Should Panic About Bubonic Plague
Basically zero, but please stay away from sick rodents.