Biohackers Without Borders
The dark side of medical tourism. Plus: new teen wellness status symbol, MAHA blunders, and health-tech influencers.
Updates:
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Women’s Health: "The Cost of Connection"
“Any shared social experience or human interaction is now marketable as ‘social wellness.’”
Skeptical Inquirer: Why You Should Be More Skeptical of Health News
A deep dive into various issues plaguing health journalism and how newly formed wellness sections contribute to a poorly informed reader.
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Biohackers Without Borders
Sun, sand, and experimental stem cell therapy? Sure, but not without risk.
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