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23andMe Found a Buyer for Our Genetic Data, and I’m Kind of Optimistic

The last time we talked about 23andMe’s bankruptcy sale, we suggested you might want to delete your genetic data from…

What You Actually Need to Know About Measles and the MMR Vaccine

Just 25 years ago, the disease of measles was declared to have been eliminated from the U.S. Cases were sometimes…

Oura’s Readiness Score Finally Takes Menstrual Cycles Into Account

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Oura, the smart ring, is finally taking menstrual cycle data…

The Best Cold Medicines Aren't in the Cough and Cold Aisle

We may earn a commission from links on this page. When you’re feeling awful because of a cold, you just…

The Truth About Cortisol, the Hormone That Health Influencers Like to Blame for Everything

Do sweet and salty foods taste good to you? Is your sleep maybe not the best? Do you have some…

Where to Find Accurate Medical Info Recently Removed From the CDC's Site

In my work reporting on health, I often refer to the websites of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…