Why Do My Ears Hurt on Planes?
“Airplane ear” can muffle hearing and make your ears feel clogged. Here’s why, and how to avoid it.
By Katie Mogg
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Are Hot Showers Bad for Your Skin and Hair?
Most dermatologists agree that a steaming-hot shower can dry out your hair and skin. Here’s what the research says.
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These common growths are stubborn, but doctors say there are several options to try.
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The drugs can wreak havoc on your microbiome. Here’s what may be key to restoring it.
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Here’s how they stack up against their conventional counterparts.
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Is Bone Broth Really Brimming With Health Benefits?
It’s called “liquid gold” on TikTok. We asked experts if there’s any science behind the health claims.
By Alice Callahan
Is It Better to Eat Before a Workout or After?
How you time your meals can influence your performance and recovery, experts say. Here’s what the research suggests.
By Lisa McCarty
Is It Safe to Dermaplane My Face?
This peach fuzz removal technique is effective, experts say. But there can be downsides to trying it at home.
By Erica Sweeney
Is Green Tea Really ‘Nature’s Ozempic’?
Here’s what experts said about the beverage’s link to weight loss.
By Dani Blum
Why Can’t I Get This Song Out of My Head?
Here’s why earworms are never gonna give you up.
By Melinda Wenner Moyer
Can I Lower My Cholesterol Without Taking a Statin?
Here’s what the evidence suggests can work.
By Jyoti Madhusoodanan
Is DEET Bug Spray Harmful?
Some worry that this active ingredient is toxic. Here’s what we know about its effect on human health.
By Isobel Whitcomb
Why Is My C-Section Scar Painful, Itchy and Sometimes Smelly?
The symptoms can occur months or even years after the surgery.
By Melinda Wenner Moyer
Can Stress Actually Turn Your Hair Gray?
Experts have been pondering the question for years. Here’s what we know (so far).
By Sarah Klein
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