American Kids Used to Eat Everything
Children in the 19th century happily consumed wild plants and organ meats. What happened?
Being Human
The body and the mind don’t have to be such mysteries.
Their Mutated Genes Were Supposed to Be Harmless
“Carriers” of certain genetic diseases, who have just one affected gene, can have symptoms too.
This Is How a Child Dies of Measles
When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak
Scientists Figured Out the Problem With Johnson & Johnson’s COVID Vaccine
Rare but dangerous blood clotting associated with that vaccine as well as AstraZeneca’s had a genetic cause, according to a new paper.
GLP-1 Envy Was Just the Beginning
A Super Bowl ad by Hims & Hers sells the idea that everyone should want to be billionaire-healthy.
The Only Thing That Will Turn Measles Back
A rebound in vaccination—which may depend on government support
American Milk Has Changed
A dramatic increase in fat content is causing pains in the dairy industry.
T-Maxxing Has Gone Too Far
American men are loading up on testosterone—whether they need it or not.
Polio Was That Bad
One of RFK Jr.’s vaccine advisers recently floated the idea of stopping vaccination against the virus. It would be catastrophic.
America’s Convenience-Store Conundrum
The Trump administration’s “real food” campaign will go only so far as the offerings at your local mini-mart.