Anyone who’s accidentally smudged or chipped a freshly painted nail understands the allure of the gel manicure. The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks. But in September, the E.U. banned a key ingredient in gel nail polishes … Read more
The first MAHA report, released in May and titled “Make Our Children Healthy Again,” mentioned ultra-processed foods more than 40 times, blaming them for negative health outcomes in children. The just-released follow-up action plan, which outlines the Trump Administration’s strategy for fixing the problems identified by the first report, mentions ultra-processed foods only once, pledging … Read more
You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside world. But you probably don’t ever wash your shoes. That should absolutely change, says Anne Sharkey, a podiatrist in Cedar Park, Texas, who views shoes as mobile petri dishes of germs. “You might walk through a school … Read more
“Japanese walking” isn’t new, but the workout recently gained legs on TikTok: People credit it with making their walking routines more exciting and leading to an array of benefits, from weight loss to better heart health. While its name is derived from research conducted in Japanthis style of workout—known as interval walking—is popular around the … Read more
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has reached a 33-year record high, years after it was officially eliminated in the country, prompting public health experts to sound the alarm that other diseases could experience a similar resurgence. There have been 1,288 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. this year as of Tuesday, according … Read more
If you want to protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks—which seem to be everywhere this year—you might need to enlist a heavy-hitter. Insect experts reach for one thing: permethrin. Here’s what to know about the synthetic insecticide, plus how and when to use it. How permethrin works Permethrin, which is derived from the chrysanthemum flower, … Read more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said on Monday that he would be retiring all 17 members of a committee that offers recommendations on vaccines to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Kennedy announced the news in an opinion column for The Wall Street … Read more
A Virgin Island participant was visibly emotional as she witnessed the show’s experts demonstrate an intimate act in front of the group. Channel 4’s new show centres on 12 adults who have never had sex enter a luxury sex therapy retreat on a Croatian island. The participants will take part in exercises to overcome their … Read more
Getty Who will follow in the footsteps of Loreen and Nemo as the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest? The Eurovision Song Contest was watched by around 163 million people last year – meaning there are potentially 163 million different opinions on what makes a perfect entrant. Do you go for a soulful ballad, guaranteed … Read more
Social media is full of posts claiming ice baths enhance vagal function Uldis Laganovsky/Alamy The Great NerveKevin Tracey (Penguin on sale 13 May (US); 15 May (UK)) As a health reporter, I constantly come across promising new medical treatments. Many are exciting, but few have intrigued me as much as vagus nerve stimulation. To understand … Read more
