Health & Wellness

Human metapneumovirus is a respiratory illness that's surprisingly common. What differences are there between human metapneumovirus vs. COVID-19?

For many, a refreshing glass of iced tea is a guilty pleasure, but there may be hidden dangers too. Let's explore environmentally-friendly sweet teas.

Olaplex was once the buzziest haircare product, but now the company faces intense backlash following a lawsuit that claims it causes hair loss.

GOLO.com claims to help people shed pounds by reversing their insulin resistance with its dietary supplements. But a GOLO lawsuit claims the company's statements are false and misleading.

A Morphe lawsuit alleged that color additives in products were unsafe for eye usage. What's happened with the Morphe class-action lawsuit?

Birch oil or birch essential oil may have properties to help with skin, hair, and muscle pain, but use with caution.

Old Spice lawsuits include class-action lawsuits about carcinogens in products and others claiming defects in Old Spice products.

A plant-based diet can improve athletic performance, says Tom Pickering, founder of the Running on Plants month-long challenge.

Charcoal pads could be a better period option than your go-to pad.

Everyday life surrounds us with so many toxins we may not even realize are there. This can lead to a buildup of all kinds of chemicals in your body.

We spoke with a few incredible birthing professionals to learn about some questions to a ask a doula, and how to find a doula near you.

Dryer sheets are meant to be a quick and easy way to make our laundry that much better but how much harm do they cause the environment?

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

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.

Like fish oil, krill oil is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which improve brain and heart health.

So many of us have always been told that purified water is healthy. While it can be better than drinking unfiltered water, it also has its own downsides.

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.

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.

To learn about the best cruelty-free eye creams on the market, we spoke with two dermatologists and an esthetician.

Parents are wondering if the popular YouTube Channel and Netflix show ‘CoComelon’ is bad for kids. Keep reading to see what the experts had to say.

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.

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.

You probably have dental floss in your home right now, but you may not realize it could be ridden with PFAS, or "forever chemicals."

Hiking everyday clearly has a number of physical and mental health advantages, as seen after a Georgia man hiked daily, and lost 200 pounds.

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.

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.

The Nutr Machine, which was on 'Shark Tank' in early 2023, is all about reducing waste and providing customers with healthy non-dairy milk.