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The Rise, Fall, and Potential Return of the Food Pyramid
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary and man on a mission to “Make America Healthy Again,” has made no secret of his...
What to Know About the New ‘Subclade K’ Flu Variant
Flu season has come early in the U.K. Cases began to tick up in October, more than a month ahead of when epidemiologists generally expect the season to start....
Here’s Why Fewer People Are Vaccinating Their Pets
When Sylvalyn Hammond started practicing veterinary medicine in 2018, she rarely encountered pet owners who wanted to skip their dogs’ vaccines. The first time it happened, “I almost thought...
Is Taking a Cold Shower Good for You?
Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it's become a bonafide wellness...
Health Panelists Talk Vaccines, Weight Loss, and the Importance of Respectful Discussion
Three panelists engaged in a spirited discussion about longevity and disease prevention at a TIME100 Talks event moderated by TIME senior health correspondent Alice Park in New York City...
The 9 Worst Things to Say to Someone Getting Divorced
When a couple gets divorced, everyone in their orbit is affected—not just the two people whose “I do” turned into “I don't.” And boy, does that crowd have something...
You’ve Heard of FOMO. But Do You Have FOFO?
You’re undoubtedly familiar with the term FOMO—fear of missing out—but you may not have heard of FOFO: fear of finding out. It’s a common reason many people don’t get...
FDA Removes Black Box Warning on Hormone Therapy
U.S. health officials have announced the first steps to remove the black box warning on estrogen products prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause.The warning was added to the products...
Why You Feel Anxious After Drinking Coffee
For some, the day doesn’t begin until the first cup of coffee. But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and...
No Evidence of Link Between Tylenol and Autism or ADHD, Study Confirms
At the end of September, when President Trump claimed taking Tylenol while pregnant was associated with an increased risk of autism in children, Dr. Shakila Thangaratinam knew she needed...
Sleep Doctors Want You to Stop Taking Melatonin for Sleep
Some years ago, pediatrician Dr. Judith Owens noticed a disturbing pattern. A professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School affiliated with Boston Children’s Hospital, many of her patients are...
Can a One-Time Gene Therapy Lower Cholesterol?
Lowering cholesterol is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of heart disease, and it may soon be possible to get a one-and-done gene therapy to...