Health

Wait, So Measles Is Back?

Mar 21, 2025

Wait, So Measles Is Back?

Between norovirus, the flu, and COVID-19, there is no shortage of illnesses trying to wreak havoc on our immune system right now.

The Mysterious and Important Mental Health Takeaways From "Severance"

Mar 21, 2025

The Mysterious and Important Mental Health Takeaways From "Severance"

Welcome to Therapist's Corner with Israa Nasir, a monthly column where we unpack the deeper psychological and emotional themes behind today's biggest pop culture moments.

"Good American Family" Shines a Light on This Rare but Real Dwarfism

Mar 19, 2025

"Good American Family" Shines a Light on This Rare but Real Dwarfism

Hulu's "Good American Family" tells the tragic story of Natalia Grace, a Ukrainian girl born with dwarfism who was adopted by an American family when she was seven.

What Foamy Pee Can Tell You About Your Health, According to a Urologist

Mar 19, 2025

What Foamy Pee Can Tell You About Your Health, According to a Urologist

When it comes to your bathroom habits, it's usually a private matter.

The $50,617 Cost of Having Breast Cancer

Mar 18, 2025

The $50,617 Cost of Having Breast Cancer

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Still Not Over "Apple Cider Vinegar"? Here's Where the Real-Life People Are Today

Mar 13, 2025

Still Not Over "Apple Cider Vinegar"? Here's Where the Real-Life People Are Today

Netflix's "Apple Cider Vinegar" breaks down the wild story of Australian influencer Belle Gibson, who pretended to have brain cancer.

Her Job Was to Look For Breast Cancer — She Never Intended to Find Her Own

Mar 7, 2025

Her Job Was to Look For Breast Cancer — She Never Intended to Find Her Own

Rachel Brem, MD, already had a plan.

So, Men Have Been Giving Us Bacterial Vaginosis All Along?

Mar 7, 2025

So, Men Have Been Giving Us Bacterial Vaginosis All Along?

If you've ever been diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV), you'll know how frustrating it is to deal with the itching and burning sensations down there.

Just Because You're a Morning Person Doesn't Make You Better Than Me

Mar 6, 2025

Just Because You're a Morning Person Doesn't Make You Better Than Me

I've never been a morning person.

The $6,984.78 Cost of Traveling Abroad to Freeze Your Eggs

Mar 6, 2025

The $6,984.78 Cost of Traveling Abroad to Freeze Your Eggs

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to get shit done.

Caffeine Doesn't Have to Be Bad For You — Here's What to Know

Mar 6, 2025

Caffeine Doesn't Have to Be Bad For You — Here's What to Know

Most people, myself included, start their morning with a cup of coffee.

How COVID Became a Feminist Issue, 5 Years On

Mar 6, 2025

How COVID Became a Feminist Issue, 5 Years On

Back in March 2020, Chimére L. Sweeney was a middle school public teacher in Baltimore.