‘Severe’ Bird Flu in the U.S.: Latest Updates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Wednesday the United States’ first “severe” human case of H5N1 avian influenza—or bird flu, a zoonotic infection which has stoked…
Healthy Stocking Stuffer Ideas (To Make and Buy)
What is it about a Christmas stocking? Old or young, waking up on Christmas morning to a stocking lumpy with little surprises has its own special joy. These healthy stocking…
New Autism Statistics Are Out, and They’re Shocking
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has surged in children in recent years, even among those who are just 4 years old. According to data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring…
RFK Jr. Is Seducing America With Wellness
In 1829, the Presbyterian minister Sylvester Graham invented a cracker made from coarse wheat that he believed would help restore American health. He lamented the “miserable trash” that made up…
The Supplements Doctors Actually Think You Should Take
Dietary supplements are a booming business. More than half of U.S. adults take at least one, and the supplement industry is worth billions of dollars. But many experts say people…
Sausage Stuffed Squash Recipe
Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that makes a great all-in-one main dish on a busy weeknight. We’ll also reheat it for lunch the next day. My…
Healthy Sizzle: Choosing the Best Fats for Cooking
The types of dietary fats we consume and cook with are critical to metabolic health. Over the past century, Western diets have undergone a profound transformation, shifting from traditional saturated…
The Ozempic Flip-Flop – The Atlantic
This article was featured in the One Story to Read Today newsletter. Sign up for it here. A few years ago, West Virginia, which has the highest obesity rate in…
A Head-to-Toe Guide to Treating Dry Skin
It’s the season for dry, itchy skin, from your flaky scalp all the way down to your cracked heels. Why is winter so brutal on our bodies? You can thank…
How to Choose The Best Kids Toys (That Won’t Clutter Your Home)
Home is where the heart is, and for many of us in the developed world it’s also where a ton of stuff is! Our home environment truly shapes the course…