There’s Only One Reason to Cold Plunge
The practice has its benefits. Just not the ones wellness influencers are loudest about.
Being Human
The body and the mind don’t have to be such mysteries.
Girls’ Sports Are Getting More Physical
Forget gymnastics. High-school girls are all in on wrestling.
The Peptide Boom Is Getting Out of Hand
Welcome to the golden age of gray-market drugs.
The Dieting Myth That Just Won’t Die
How a 50-year-old study about milkshakes duped psychology
Florida Is Trying to Ignore Measles Until It Can’t
The state is in the midst of an outbreak, but its health department has been mostly silent.
One Food All Americans Can Agree On
The humble bean is the solution to America’s nutritional chaos.
American Snacking Habits Are Transforming the Restaurant Industry
Chains are rolling out smaller and cheaper options for customers who just want a little treat.
Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives
The success of other countries shows these programs can work in the United States.
Is It Aging, or Is It ADHD?
Middle-aged Americans are considering a new possible explanation for their slowing brain.
The Skin-Care Industry Is Coming for Toddlers
Millennials created the wellness economy, and now it wants their children as customers.