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As Food Industry Ditches BPA, Questions Emerge About Alternatives
Several food giants are gradually shifting away from BPA, but the alternatives may not be much better.
How Diversifying Your Diet Improves Your Health
A new study suggests that increasing the variety of the foods we eat could be key to avoiding type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases.
TRI (HARDER): Thoughts From the Finish Line
With one race under her belt, one woman shares her final thoughts on completing the Life Time Triathlon.
The Challenges of Weight-Based Bullying in Our Youth Culture
A new study finds adults believe fat stigma is the leading cause of childhood bullying.
Drink Up: Majority of U.S. Kids May Suffer From Dehydration
American children and adolescents are not drinking enough water to prevent dehydration.
A Drop of Blood Can Reveal Every Virus You’ve Ever Had
The new VirScan test may be used to create vaccines, track disease outbreaks — and more.
Lyme Disease in the Limelight
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are taking a closer look at Lyme disease.
5 Summer Mocktails to Savor This 4th of July (VIDEO)
Celebrate your 4th of July with these creative, simple, and refreshing mocktails! We show you how in these quick how-to videos.
Take a Chance — On You!
Gambling is a fool’s game, but there are some things worth taking a chance on — namely, you!
TRI (HARDER): Fit Goals, Not Fitspo
With the starting line in sight, the big and (seemingly) small benefits of triathlon training are becoming more clear.
A Single Poor Night’s Sleep Can Age You
A new study shows cell damage and signs of accelerated aging after only one sleepless night.
The Myth of Happiness — and How to Be Truly Happy
Want long-lasting joy? Shifts in your mindset can make all the difference.
Natural Beauty: Q&A With Shirley Pinkson
The W3LL PEOPLE cofounder and makeup guru shares her natural beauty tips.
Gut Check: How an Aging Digestive System Can Affect Your Health
A new study finds that the older your gut, the more inflammation you may have.
What to Try Now: Little Free Library
Little Free Libraries are sharing books, improving literacy, and fostering community worldwide.
Users of Proton Pump Inhibitors More Likely to Suffer Heart Attacks
A new study finds a greater risk of heart attacks in patients using the gastrointestinal drugs.
Bicycling Values: The Cost of Car vs. Bike Commutes
A new study finds that it’s six times more costly to travel by car than bicycle.
Creativity: It’s Not Just Your Imagination
A new study is the first to link the cerebellum to the creative process.
5 Chemicals in Lawn Fertilizer You Want to Avoid
Tips to keep your lawn healthier this year.
New Research Links the Brain and Immune System
The findings have implications for how diseases with an immune component are researched and treated.
In Praise of Doing Nothing
Tips for getting more of the special somethings that come when the mind is allowed to idle.