Did Scientists Accidentally Invent an Anti-addiction Drug?
People taking Ozempic for weight loss say they have also stopped drinking, smoking, shopping, and even nail biting.
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Something Weird Is Going On With Melatonin
Pediatric overdoses have increased by 530 percent over the past decade.
American Food Will Never Look Natural Again
Health concerns keep shrinking the roster of approved artificial dyes. But Americans still can’t seem to go cold turkey on ultra-colorful foods.
MSG Is Finally Getting Its Revenge
The much-maligned seasoning could be the secret to eating less salt.
Elizabeth Holmes Isn’t Fooling Anyone
Neither are the journalists who cover her.
Your Next Mosquito Repellent Might Already Be in Your Shower
A small study has found that certain soaps can make people less attractive to mosquitoes, but it probably won’t work for everyone.
23 Pandemic Decisions That Actually Went Right
A lot went wrong with COVID, but the responses that worked could help guide us in future pandemics.
Only the Emergency Has Ended
The pandemic and the need to respond remain.
The Outer Limits of Liberalism
What happens when a society takes individualism to its logical conclusion?
Can You Have a Fun Vacation on Ozempic?
The drug can make food no fun. What happens if you skip a dose?