In an effort to combat childhood obesity, the United Kingdom has banned daytime TV and online ads that promote junk food. The health ministry says this could recede by 20,000 the number of children li...
Large French cohort studies suggest that people who consume higher amounts of certain food preservatives have higher risks of type 2 diabetes and some cancers....
The Body Scan 2 will be available in Q2 2026, pending FDA clearance on some metrics. | Image: Withings Withings is back at CES 2026 with another smart scale: the $599.95 Body Scan 2. This time, it's g...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma. ✓ The son cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the wa...
An MRI on Thursday showed that Spurs center Victor Wembanyama did not suffer any ligament damage to his left knee, sources told ESPN. He's out for Friday's matchup at the Pacers and will be questionab...
The appeal came after injuries and outbreaks of violence linked to New Year’s Eve fireworks, both public and private. Meanwhile, a spate of black ice has caused numerous accidents across Germany....
Largest study so far of people with the rare “autobrewery syndrome” points to more culprit microbes...
The FlowPad will measure follicle-stimulating hormone. | Image: Vivoo Wellness tech companies are increasingly interested in bodily fluids like blood, urine, sweat, and saliva. At CES 2026, it's time ...
At last year's CES, Eli Health announced the Hormometer - an at-home hormone test for cortisol that utilized saliva and a smartphone. For this year's show, the company is back and expanding into testo...
Rob Hobson focuses on cooking with whole foods most of the time, but doesn't sweat it when he eats the occasional ultra-processed food. Andrew Burton Rob Hobson, a registered nutritionist, cut out ult...
Patricia Casey (left), Marilyn Gettinger (middle), and Eileen Hartigan (right) shared their biggest pieces of advice with Business Insider. Courtesy of Patricia Casey/Marilyn Gettinger/Eileen Hartigan...
I compared 14 high-protein chocolate drinks, including Core Power, Muscle Milk, and Boost. Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider High-protein drink options have been expanding, from shakes to water and...
Apple Fitness+ is a subscription-based service available to Apple users. Apple Apple teased "big" Apple Fitness+ updates planned for 2026 on Instagram. The service offers instructor-led classe...
The author had severe allergies as a kid. Courtesy of Teddy Rainville I spent most of my childhood sick at home because of my severe allergies. In college, I began a five-year process of getting immun...
While many recommendations are science-backed, some aspects of the new guidance, especially saturated fats, warrant caution....
Dr. Thomas Rando generally follows the Mediterranean diet and fasts once a week. Thomas Rando/MonicaNinker/Getty Images Dr. Thomas Rando is the president of the American Federation for Aging Research....
📋 Key Facts ✓ Dehumidifiers are recommended for those who care about good air quality. ✓ The 6 best models for 2026 have been tested fo...
Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains the health effects that can be gained from the popular trend in which some people choose to stop drinking alcohol for the month....
Julius Bruch, a former McKinsey consultant, explains why he left to build an AI healthtech startup —and how consulting prepared him for the leap. Julius Bruch After about 7 years at McKinsey, Ju...
In an unprecedented move, NASA will bring four astronauts – including two Americans – home early from their mission at the International Space Station because of a medical issue with a crew member....