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Is There a Surgical Shortcut to Six-Pack Abs?

A plastic surgeon weighs in on high-definition liposuction

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of surgeons performing liposuction.
Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

Botox can help "no-burp syndrome" symptoms

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of a person holding a smartphone which is displaying the Reddit logo.
Drops That Change Eye Color? Experts Sound the Alarm

"We don't know how they're making these solutions," ophthalmologist says

Aug 30, 2024
An advertisement for eye color-changing eye drops.
Beware of Cheap Sunglasses: The Eye Risks of UV Radiation

The benign eye growth called "surfer's eye" doesn't just affect surfers

Aug 22, 2024
A photo of sunglasses for sale.
FDA Warns Against Smelling Salts

Agency says products are being used as energy boosters

Aug 12, 2024
A photo of Skull Smash ammonia inhalant products.
Katie Ledecky Has POTS. Swimming May Help Her Manage It.

An ironic treatment for an Olympic swimmer with the chronic condition

Aug 06, 2024
A photo of Katie Ledecky after the women’s 1500m freestyle final of swimming at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Infectious Disease Expert Explains Seine Bacteria as Olympic Events Are Postponed

It's not just about E. coli, expert says

Jul 30, 2024
A photo of athletes traveling by boat down the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris
Are Slushy Drinks Dangerous for Small Children?

U.K. introduced regulations after glycerol in slushies may have led to illness in kids

Jul 24, 2024
A photo of a person holding a Slurpee in front of a 7-Eleven store.
Can People Be Allergic to Coconut?

The FDA considers it a "tree nut" even though it's a fruit

Jul 19, 2024
A photo of a broken coconut and a glass of coconut milk.
The Olympics Don't Allow Doping. This Competition Will Encourage It.

But how will athletes who get a boost to push the limits of achievement fare?

Jul 18, 2024
The Enhanced Games logo on a flag lifted by a winning female athlete.
What to Know About 'Microdosing' Psychedelics

Research is sparse and definitions aren't consistent, experts say

Jul 15, 2024
A photo of a lab technician holding a small vial of psilocybin.
How Concerned Should We Be About Metal in Tampons?

Tampons contain lead and arsenic, but some say the levels aren't anything to worry about

Jul 11, 2024
A photo of tampon products on the shelf in a pharmacy.
There Is No 'Alternative' to IVF, Ob/Gyns Warn

"Restorative reproductive medicine" is a political rather than a scientific concept, ASRM says

Jul 03, 2024
A photo of a female technician performing in-vitro fertilization
Dermatologist Debunks Sunscreen Misinformation Making the Rounds on Social Media

Focus should be on protecting your skin amid rising rates of skin cancer, she said

Jun 25, 2024
A photo of sunscreen products on the shelf of a store.
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