Health Explainers

Where Did All the Blue-Light Glasses Go?

Feb 13, 2025

Where Did All the Blue-Light Glasses Go?

Blue-light glasses were everywhere a few years ago, promising to save our screen-obsessed society from ourselves.

That's a Lot of Beef For a Prebiotic Soda

Feb 12, 2025

That's a Lot of Beef For a Prebiotic Soda

The prebiotic sodas are beefing, and tensions are bubbling over.

The Internet Claims Vaginas Have Protein — Ob-Gyns Aren't Buying It

Feb 12, 2025

The Internet Claims Vaginas Have Protein — Ob-Gyns Aren't Buying It

People are serious about their protein goals.

Feeling Bloated After Sex? You're Not Alone

Feb 12, 2025

Feeling Bloated After Sex? You're Not Alone

Nothing ruins the mood quite like bloating after sex.

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Feb 10, 2025

6 Surprising Culprits of Eye Irritation, According to Experts

Fact: Dry, irritated eyes can be incredibly uncomfortable (if you know you know).

Are Celsius Drinks Bad For You? Experts Weigh In on TikTokers' Concerns

Feb 4, 2025

Are Celsius Drinks Bad For You? Experts Weigh In on TikTokers' Concerns

You are what you .

How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Each Day?

Feb 4, 2025

How Much Protein Do You Actually Need Each Day?

If you've ever ended up on the health and fitness side of social media, you've probably heard advice about getting more protein.

Low Blood Sugar? Experts Say These 7 Foods Can Help

Feb 4, 2025

Low Blood Sugar? Experts Say These 7 Foods Can Help

Managing low blood sugar can sometimes feel like trying to steer a ship through stormy waters — but you just need the right tools and a solid plan to stay afloat.

Wait Chappell, Do Artists Really Not Have Health Insurance?

Feb 4, 2025

Wait Chappell, Do Artists Really Not Have Health Insurance?

Chappell Roan did not come to play at her first Grammys.

Can TikTok's "Cortisol Cocktails" Reduce Stress? An Expert Weighs In

Jan 29, 2025

Can TikTok's "Cortisol Cocktails" Reduce Stress? An Expert Weighs In

Cortisol is the wellness buzzword on everyone's lips .

Why Does RFK Jr. Sound Like That? MDs Break Down Spasmodic Dysphonia

Jan 29, 2025

Why Does RFK Jr. Sound Like That? MDs Break Down Spasmodic Dysphonia

The confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as head of the US Department of Health and Human Services started Wednesday, with people around the country tuning in to hear the 71-year-old answer pressing questions from lawmakers.

"Fertility Diets" For Men Are Going Viral — but Do They Actually Help?

Jan 29, 2025

"Fertility Diets" For Men Are Going Viral — but Do They Actually Help?

You are what you eat — especially if you're trying to get pregnant.