Health
The outdated health idea that’s holding women back in life and careers
Twenty-five years ago, Joanna Strober invested in a company called BabyCenter. Twenty-five years later, the company is still serving women, “a lot of women,” Strober says. She was a pregnant venture investor at the time she made the BabyCenter investment, and it helped to spark a bigger idea: for too long, she says, the storyline […]
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23andMe bankruptcy: With America’s DNA put on sale, market panic gets a new form of testing
Signage at 23andMe headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images DNA testing has become a valuable tool for hobbyists and novice genealogists. For some, learning they are the 10th cousin of Paul Revere or the 15th great nephew four times removed of the last […]
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You can’t boost your immune system with supplements, says functional medicine expert—here’s what you can do
Vitamins and supplements like zinc and cod liver oil are often touted for their ability to boost your immune system, but Jeffrey Bland, the “father of functional medicine,” says that’s not actually possible. “I’ve heard, ‘I can boost my immune system if I take a lot of vitamins.’ It could be vitamin D, vitamin A […]
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People who are truly content with life do these 10 little things every day: Ivy League-trained happiness expert
When life gets complicated, our instincts often lead us down the wrong path. We isolate ourselves when community could heal us, or we dream of endless free time when a new challenge could fulfill us. I’ve spent 15 years studying happiness, and I’ve had the opportunity to speak with thousands of people across all walks […]
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Hims & Hers shares plunge 28% on concerns over weight loss business, margins
The Hims app arranged on a smartphone in New York, US, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Hims & Hers Health fell 28% on Tuesday, a day after the telehealth company released fourth-quarter results that disappointed on gross margin and sparked concerns about the future of its […]
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How the FDA’s approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates food and health-related products to ensure they’re safe for public health. Today, it’s estimated to oversee 80% of the U.S. food supply. This also places ingredient safety regulations under the FDA’s authority. According to a 1958 law, companies looking to introduce a new food additive into the food […]
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Coca-Cola takes on Olipop and Poppi with new prebiotic soda brand, Simply Pop
Coca-Cola is launching a prebiotic soda brand called Simply Pop, taking on upstarts Olipop and Poppi. Starting in late February, consumers on the West Coast and in the Southeast will be able to try Coke’s iteration of the trendy drink. Soda consumption has broadly fallen in the U.S. over the last two decades, hurt by […]
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Tom Daley shares how mindfulness helped him overcome ‘terrifying’ pressure of performing at the Olympics
Tom Daley attends Out100 Celebration on December 11, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Olivia Wong | Wireimage | Getty Images Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley tapped into the age-old strategy of mindfulness to help him overcome the pressure of performing at the world’s biggest sporting event, he told CNBC. “The pressure of what it means to […]
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I’m a nutritionist from Japan, home to the world’s longest-living people—9 Costco foods I always trust
Growing up in Japan, home to some of the world’s longest-living people, I fell in love with traditional Japanese food at a young age. My passion for clean and healthy eating is what inspired me to be a nutritionist. My diet has always been centered around nutritious, longevity-fueling and environmentally-friendly foods. Now living in the […]
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FDA proposes putting nutrition info on the front of food packages
Nutrition labels are seen on food packaging in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday proposed a new rule for nutrition labels on packaged food and drinks that’s intended to help Americans make healthier choices at a glance. Under the new rule, which shoppers could see as early as 2028, […]
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