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What’s In Your Makeup?
It’s hard to know. Why? Federal rules regulating the cosmetic industry have not been updated for more than 80 years.
How to Lower Grilled Meat’s Cancer Risk
Adding onions and garlic to a meat marinade may offset the risks of heterocyclic amines.
For the Aging Gut, Change is Good
As we age, our microbiomes change — and that might be a good thing. Here’s why.
8 Ways to Protect Your Vision
Proper nutrition and hydration are just two ways to support eye health.
Exercise: A Promising Factor for Protecting Against COVID
A regular fitness routine may help protect those diagnosed with COVID against hospitalization and even death.
Decibel Levels for Common Sounds
From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.
Why Are Hearing Aids So Expensive?
FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.
Colon-Cancer Testing Comes Home
A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.
The True Source of a Runner’s High?
Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?
PTSD Coaching
The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.
Added Sugar Doubles Liver-Fat Production
Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.
Can Smell Training Help COVID-19 Survivors Restore Their Sense of Smell?
Many people who’ve recovered from COVID-19 lose their sense of smell or suffer from a condition called parosmia, which is a distorted sense of smell. Smell training would help.
Your Body on Junk Food: Q&A With Michael Moss
The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.
The COVID-19 Plastic Pandemic
There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.
Green-Tea Lovers May Live Longer
Drinking green tea at least three times a week is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, according to recent research.
Are Health-Tracking Devices for Biofeedback Worth It?
The pros and cons of biotracking.
Why Addiction Is a Public-Health Issue
Taking a more humane approach to addiction can help all of us.
The Sleep-Memory Connection
Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s, according to recent research.
Why Is Lung Cancer on the Rise Among Nonsmokers?
Secondhand smoke, radon-gas exposure, and air pollution are to blame, say many experts.
Morning Exercise May Stoke Your Brain All Day Long
Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.