Well To Do

Biohackers Without Borders

The dark side of medical tourism. Plus: new teen wellness status symbol, MAHA blunders, and health-tech influencers.

Mar 17 • 

Rina Raphael

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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

Mar 5 • 

Rina Raphael

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February 2025

Are the Wellness Kids Alright?

Plus: “Motherhood clarity” therapists, Alo woes, science of 'the ick,' and more news

Feb 14 • 

Rina Raphael

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January 2025

Wellness Clichés to Retire

Overused media and marketing terms: 2025 edition. Plus: oral care, 'introspection burnout,' mental health misinfo, and more trends

Jan 30 • 

Rina Raphael

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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.

Jan 6 • 

Rina Raphael

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December 2024

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.

Dec 26, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

7

The MAHA Business Effect

RFK Jr.'s already influencing the consumer goods space. Plus: What Americans crave, lousy nutrition reporting, and more news.

Dec 17, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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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!

Dec 2, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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November 2024

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…

Nov 15, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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October 2024

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.

Oct 30, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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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!

Oct 16, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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September 2024

What Happened to the American Vacation?

A rant about corporate blandness, screen fatigue, and the death of enchantment. Plus: latest wellness news & trends!

Sep 30, 2024 • 

Rina Raphael

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