Is There Such Thing as a ‘Safe’ Amount of Caffeine for Teens?
Dr. Holly Benjamin, a University of Chicago professor of pediatrics, discusses the dangers of adolescents consuming high amounts of caffeine.
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“You Don’t Deserve To Be Tolerated”: Healing From Toxic Relationships
Many of us have experienced a toxic relationship at one point in our lives. Jaime Mahler specializes in helping people move past this pattern.
Evolution Pt.2: Is the Success of Humanity Based on Luck?
We break down how our ancestors' genetic history affects our current biological makeup – including our vulnerability to disease.
Sickle Cell Disease: An Evolutionary Protection Turned Deadly
Sickle cell disease is the most common genetic disease in America. Experts explain the health and financial burdens of sickle cell disease.
Evolution Pt.1: How Our Ancestry Is Revolutionizing Precision Medicine
Our expert this week explains that in order to move into this new era of medicine, we need to take a look back at our evolutionary path.
Revealing the Hidden Symptoms and Stigmas Surrounding Brain Injuries
Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a cognitive neuroscientist, reveals the best practices to heal from a TBI, including meditation and nutrition.
Mercury Hats, Arsenic Dresses, and Poisoned Shoes: Toxic Fashion
Author Alden Wicker exposes the fashion industry’s frequent use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are serious threats to our health.
Have We Cheated Natural Selection?
Dr. Steve Reilly, a professor at Yale School of Medicine, reveals how natural selection works and how humans may be its best ally.
Kitchen Chemistry: Is Aspartame Too Good To Be True?
Aspartame has been studied for more than 40 years, but people are still skeptical of its safety. Experts break down the new research and explain its effects.
Hidden Heart Disease: What Makes a Healthy, 33-Year-Old Have a Stroke?
An expert explains the signs and symptoms to watch out for, and what to do if you’re diagnosed with BAV.
High-Risk Pregnancy? Bed Rest May Not Be the Answer
Bed rest is one of the most common interventions prescribed for high-risk pregnancies, but does it actually work?
Honoring Nazi Doctors and Criminals: The Dark Side of Medical Eponyms
Experts from Harvard and Mayo Clinic explain how medical eponyms can go awry and place honor on criminals or even the wrong person.
