Health & Wellness

Cold showers get a bad rap, but you can take them safely within a certain time limit.

Here are some vegan gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert!

Anti-inflammatory smoothie recipes can help ease pain, support your immune system, and reduce risk of chronic illness.

If you regularly use a laxative to become more regular, you may want to know about this magnesium citrate recall and how it may impact you.

While Boston is known for Fenway Park, baked beans and clam chowder, it's also got a vegan food scene. Here are the best vegan restaurants in Boston.

So many of us sleep naked, and it may have more benefits to our health than we realize — including increasing testosterone.

Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that prevents people from breathing properly. This can be linked to all kinds of health issues, but it could also start in your genes.

Does creatine, the supplement everyone is taking at the gym, cause acne?

For over a decade, people have linked the amino acid creatine to hair loss. But there's much more to this relationship than meets the eye.

Neurofibromatosis is a relatively rare genetic condition, but a new treatment for it was just developed in China to change the lives of patients.

Is a nationwide ban on natural gas stoves in the cards?

Does the face yoga method work? Although it sounds silly, we spoke to an expert who weighed in on the health trend that supposedly prevents wrinkles.

Why are people on TikTok and YouTube drinking lemon coffee? Reportedly, it helps you lose weight, but we spoke to nutrition experts on how, why, and if it's safe.

Microplastics are in not only in human blood, but they've also been detected in our lungs, placentas, and more.

Gender-neutral, intersectional, and sustainable period care is super important, as period products are often marketed to white women.

Here's a guide to cleaning your fruits and vegetables to reduce your pesticide exposure.

Tiger nut milk is becoming an increasingly popular dairy milk alternative. Here's what we know about this option, and if it's actually good for you.

Are there any water filters that remove lead? The EPA has found that over 9 million water pipes nationwide are made from lead.

Hugh Jackman recently announced that he may have basal cell carcinoma, and is undergoing tests. Here's what you should know about the cancer.

You may have heard of Cordyceps from the show 'The Last of Us.' It actually exists, and it has all kinds of health benefits for the female body.

Vaseline's main ingredient is a byproduct of the oil industry, which means there are more sustainable things you could be putting on your skin.

A healthy plant-based diet can help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, and early mortality, according to new research.

Recently, four otters off the California coast died from a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. Now locals are worrying about its affect on humans.

Cordyceps will not turn you into a zombie, but instead more likely will minimize your stress levels or offer an immune boost.

Body doubling is a helpful focus technique for many people with ADHD or trouble staying on task.

What is Graves' disease? This autoimmune disorder can seem simple on the surface, but it can cause many other issues and complications throughout the body.

Are Brazil nuts healthy? They're reportedly linked to a number of health benefits, which is why TikTok is suddenly obsessed with them.

Is there an ideal diet for cancer prevention? Let’s check out the Budwig diet, the Mediterranean diet, and more.

Is 5G harmful for humans and the environment? We use it everyday with our smartphones, but some think it could have serious consequences over time.

A bird flu vaccine for humans is now at the ready, just in case the avian flu begins to worsen.

Lead is a harmful toxin that can be found in your tap water — here's how to test for it.

The EWG has published the 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen, officially known as the Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce.

A recent report detected PFAS in toilet paper — and though the lead author says we need not worry, we've rounded up a few PFAS-free toilet paper brands.

What is sewage sludge? Maine communities are dealing with a public health problem revolving around waste disposal.

Sheet masks can be super relaxing, moisturizing, and sadly, wasteful. But they don't have to be, thanks to compostable and reusable options.

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many older people — particularly women — and a recent study shows that air pollution makes it even worse.

Whether you are interested in improving your sleep, or have trouble falling asleep at night, consider trying these simple snacks to get you rested.

Shigella bacteria, which causes an infection called Shigellosis, is a big problem right now. Know the symptoms, and more about treatment options.

Shocker! The meat- and animal byproduct-heavy keto diet has now been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks in a recent study.

Desflurane, a general anesthetic, has a significant environmental footprint, and is being banned in Scotland and England.