Health

2026-08-01T11:30:01.247Z

Military medics and trauma teams are training for a potential battlefield where they must care for wounded teammates for weeks before they can be evacuated.

Military medics train to keep casualties alive until evacuation. In the next war, that could take days, or even weeks.

Military trauma teams are training for a potential battlefield where they must care for wounded teammates for weeks before they can be evacuated.

7 min read

2026-07-31T20:43:50.549Z

The HIV shot that could change medicine is facing its biggest test: Getting to patients

Trials show lenacapavir can all but eliminate the risk of HIV infection. Yet in the countries where it was tested, most people can't afford it.

6 min read

2026-07-30T16:22:14.297Z

Bryan Johnson says he might have taken 'this whole longevity thing too far'

Longevity zealot Bryan Johnson has expressed some doubts about his quest to live forever.

2 min read

2026-07-30T16:05:01.246Z

Smartwatch, rings, and black wearable bands are shown beside a person displaying multiple devices on crossed wrists.

This health coach wore 4 fitness wearables at once — then ditched them all. Here's why.

A health coach wore an Apple Watch, Whoop, Oura Ring, and Fitbit at once to see which he preferred. Here's the advice he gives clients.

6 min read

2026-07-30T10:21:01.230Z

Side-by-side portraits of the author outdoors with pink flowers and indoors wearing a respiratory mask in bed.

I thought I was exhausted by being a single, middle-aged parent. I learned sleep apnea was the culprit.

I was exhausted constantly and thought it was because I was a single, middle-aged mom. It was sleep apnea, and a CPAP machine helps me feel rested.

4 min read

2026-07-29T13:58:01.225Z

The writer wearing a black swimsuit and straw hat and standing in a beachy area.

I've traveled extensively while on a GLP-1. I wish someone had told me a few things before my first trip.

I travel often for work, but starting Wegovy changed the way I plan and experience trips. I wish I'd known more about traveling on a GLP-1.

5 min read

2026-07-29T10:07:01.220Z

The author and her family with her parents.

My family of 5 moved in with my parents. It's saved us thousands, and not just in rent.

Multigenerational living has saved us so much money. My parents don't make us pay rent, the grocery bill is lower, and we canceled streaming services.

4 min read

2026-07-29T08:45:01.216Z

The parasite panic didn't stop thousands of nutrition experts from chowing down on salad

Still skipping your lunch salad over cyclospora fears? Doctors and nutritionists didn't miss their daily dose of leafy greens at a recent conference.

6 min read

2026-07-28T19:59:23.699Z

Oura Ring 5 packaging side-by-side with a photo of our reviewer's hand wearing the Oura Ring 5 beside bright blue fabric.

Oura Ring 5 review: Slimmer, lighter, and easier to wear

The Oura Ring 5 has a sleek build and reliable sensors, making it a top health wearable for those who prioritize comfort and a discreet design.

8 min read

2026-07-28T16:48:23.118Z

jeff bezos, arianna huffington, michael dell

An AI exec is stepping down, citing workload and stress. Here's how 10 business leaders stave off burnout.

"I ultimately have to admit that the amount of consistent stress and workload have pushed me beyond what my health can sustain physically," Lilian Weng wrote.

4 min read

2026-07-28T15:34:05.165Z

Christina Daves in her graduation gow,n standing between her German father and mother

At 51, I'm the same age my father was when he died. Getting older has been more emotional than I expected.

When I turned 51, the grief of my father's death hit me all over again. Each birthday I have now is another year my dad didn't get to live.

4 min read

2026-07-28T12:37:01.225Z

In a novel experiment, the Pentagon is going to pay civilian ambulances for lifesaving blood

The Pentagon will test paying ambulances for blood transfusions, a move experts hope expands lifesaving prehospital care.

6 min read

2026-07-27T12:18:01.247Z

The author reading the book 'The Women.'

I stopped reading when I had kids. It took some alone time to get back my love of books — and this crucial piece of my identity.

I've always loved reading but I stopped when I became a mom. Alone time reminded me how much I love books, and talking to other people about stories.

4 min read

2026-07-26T11:57:01.217Z

Person cooks at a kitchen stove with green beans in a skillet and a red Dutch oven nearby.

I'm a working single mom. I pay other parents to make my children's school lunches.

I loved making school lunches for my kids, but now that I'm divorced, I don't have the time with my busy career. I turn to other moms for help.

5 min read

2026-07-25T15:28:01.222Z

Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.

Trainer Luke Worthington says Ellie Bamber relied on strength training, calorie deficit, and flexibility to prepare for Moss & Freud.

5 min read

2026-07-25T13:47:01.236Z

A person wearing sunglasses sits at a seaside café table with trees and water visible behind them.

I'm tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.

I've been financially successful, so my family and friends often rely on me for financial and emotional support. It's breaking me, so I need a change.

4 min read

2026-07-24T09:30:01.229Z