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Biohackers Without Borders
The dark side of medical tourism. Plus: new teen wellness status symbol, MAHA blunders, and health-tech influencers.
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Rina Raphael
Why You Should Be More Skeptical of Health News
Wellness sections leave a lot to be desired. Plus: Protein mania, latest RFK Jr. effect, AI vs. therapists, and more
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Are the Wellness Kids Alright?
Plus: “Motherhood clarity” therapists, Alo woes, science of 'the ick,' and more news
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Wellness Clichés to Retire
Overused media and marketing terms: 2025 edition. Plus: oral care, 'introspection burnout,' mental health misinfo, and more trends
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And the Award Goes to … Ozempic
The Golden Globes commercials were kinda bonkers. Plus: Extreme fitness trends, thin is (back?) in, misleading headlines, and more wellness news.
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Most Popular Wellness Stories of 2024
The fall of a longevity guru, "spirituality" infiltrates new sectors, the marriage of Hollywood and supplements, and much more.
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The MAHA Business Effect
RFK Jr.'s already influencing the consumer goods space. Plus: What Americans crave, lousy nutrition reporting, and more news.
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The Exploitation of Egg Donors
My latest investigation explores the booming—and unregulated—U.S. egg donor market. Plus: News, wellness trends, women's health research, and more!
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Hollywood's Magic Pills
The booming supplement industry provides the perfect landing pad for actresses looking for relevance, respect, and the sweet sound of a ka-ching. Plus…
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A recap from the road!
I recap CSICon and QED. Plus: latest bizarre beauty trend, sneaker market, women's health research news, dystopian robots, and more.
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A Growing—and Problematic—Wellness Sentiment
Jonathan Stea explains how Dr. Mark Hyman contributes to a controversial view of mental health. Plus: latest wellness news & trends!
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What Happened to the American Vacation?
A rant about corporate blandness, screen fatigue, and the death of enchantment. Plus: latest wellness news & trends!
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The Healthification of Hair
The ever-growing hair wellness sector—"follicle fitness," scalp microbiome, etc. Plus: latest fad diet, quadrobics, trending supplements, and more.
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