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You've seen them on your social media algorithms: longevity influencers promising eternal youth with fancy gadgets, exotic supplements, extreme protocols, and million-dollar routines. In reality, most of what they're peddling is just a flashy overpriced rebrand of what doctors and health experts have been recommending for decades.

Eat romantic AND protect your ticker! This Valentine's Day, love your heart as much as you love your Valentine! 💕 Discover 4 heart-healthy foods + a bonus red wine toast — backed by real studies that slash heart risks.

Stories about celebrities taking propanolol, a beta-blocking drug, are all over the place. It's being used to ward off stage fright. Does it really work, or is it just more celebrity nonsense? Hint - it works.

The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science say? Hear us out.

Imagine a world where your pill could actually tell your doctor: “Yes, I’ve been taken.”
That’s no longer science fiction. MIT engineers have created a revolutionary smart pill that reports from inside your stomach the moment it’s swallowed.

Ladies, what if you could screen for cervical cancer from the comfort of your own home—no awkward exam, no long drive to the doctor, just a simple swab you mail in? This isn't some distant future... it's a brand-new guideline that's about to change everything for women's health, and it's a massive win that could save countless lives.

Lonvi Biosciences says the answer is yes: citing a Nature Metabolism paper, its CTO claims “living 150 years is entirely practical” with a monthly three-day dose of PCC1, a grape-seed–derived “senolytic” meant to wipe out inflammation-spewing senescent “zombie cells.” The catch is that the longevity boost so far is in mice—not humans—so selling PCC1 as a life-extension breakthrough is a classic leap from intriguing lab biology to premature, hype-heavy promises.

The story everyone knows about the opioid epidemic goes like this: Big, bad Purdue Pharma aggressively marketed its potent painkiller OxyContin, hooking legions of unsuspecting Americans on the pharmaceutical equivalent of heroin. It's a compelling tale—and it's wrong in almost of its particulars. Let's take a closer look.

A rare moment of bipartisan progress has emerged with the Senate’s unanimous passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, pushing the FDA to finally align its regulations with modern science and end animal testing. Supported by an unusual coalition of industry, patient advocates, scientists, and animal welfare groups, the Act represents both a scientific upgrade and a long-overdue ethical shift in drug development.

TikTok, or its wellness category #HealthTok, is notorious for spreading misinformation about various science and health topics. Recently, influencers have zeroed in on Gout and the main culprits of cause. Except, most are wrong and focus entirely on fads, often touting their own wellness routines or supplements to curb the painful condition.

Anti-vaxxers have found a powerful new weapon: the plaintiffs’ bar. Armed with repurposed federal claims and fueled by political momentum, they’re launching lawsuits that threaten a century of legal deference to vaccines — and courts are beginning to split, inviting Supreme Court intervention.

With all that's going on nowadays, do we really need to worry about chemicals in our underwear? Let's take a *brief* look.

If you're a parent of young children, chances are the Elf on the Shelf comes to your home during the holiday season. You give it a name, prop it on a shelf, and instantly you have Santa’s personal surveillance drone watching your family's every move. But how exactly does the little tyrant do it-- watch our every move and report back to Santa, that is? We'll help you explain the fun, light-hearted science to your curious kids.

If you’re in your 40s, shingles isn’t just an older-adult problem—it’s the chickenpox virus waking up decades later, and it can hit you now. Getting it before age 50 significantly raises your chances of painful repeat episodes later in life, with burning, electric-shock pain that can linger for months or even years. The good news: the shingles vaccine is safe, effective, and increasingly available (and covered) before 50.

Taking Ozempic or Wegovy? Yale researchers just dropped a bombshell: two glasses of wine now hit like four, your BAC climbs higher and stays there longer, and you might not even feel it coming. And here’s the wild part: doctors say this same effect could accidentally be the most powerful tool we’ve ever had against alcohol addiction.

Experiencing heartburn? Then consuming an acidic product like apple cider vinegar isn't the solution. The logic is simple: if you've got excess stomach acid, more acid won't help. But up is down in the world of alternative medicine, so let's take a closer look at the bad chemistry behind this "natural" treatment for acid reflux.

As daylight fades, many feel the “winter blues,” a dip in energy and mood. And for roughly 5% of adults, it’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a real depression tied to shorter days, not just cold weather.

Once, pasteurization helped conquer “The White Plague”, saving millions of lives from TB and other diseases. Now, legislators across the nation are inviting it back—served in a glass of “natural,” unpasteurized milk. The raw milk revival isn’t just a quirky food fad; it’s a symptom of the growing war on science waged by those who are supposed to protect us.

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) has been the law of the land in the United States regarding food and beverage ingredients for decades. With MAHA’s stated quest to ensure that our food is made with only the safest ingredients, it seems obvious that GRAS would be on their radar. However, the selective outrage over some policy loopholes but not others tells a different story, particularly when examining the similar regulatory gaps in the dietary supplement industry.

Ever wonder what VO2 Max really means? It’s your body’s ultimate engine metric—the maximum amount of oxygen your muscles can use during all-out effort. Does aging tank your VO2 Max? Yes; unless you fight back.

A groundbreaking retinal implant, PRIMA, is restoring central vision in patients with geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced form of macular degeneration that blinds roughly 1 million Americans. Unlike drugs that slow progression, this wireless neurostimulation system captures real-world images, projects them onto a subretinal chip, and electrically stimulates surviving retinal cells to mimic natural sight. Are we nearing a paradigm shift in how we treat vision loss?

The trillions of microbes that live in and on the human body—collectively known as the microbiome—appear to have profoundly important effects on our health. This raises a potential concern: some of our most significant public health interventions—vaccines, antibiotics, sanitation—are designed to kill or limit exposure to harmful germs. Have we gone too far in our war against microbial exposure? Let's take a closer look.

Headlines are screaming about high lead levels in protein powders, scaring those who dabble in the extra intake. But is this real, or just another fear-driven story? Let’s break it down.

As a video producer with over a decade of experience collaborating with the writers at ACSH, I’ve gained invaluable insights into the world of science communication. The number one lesson I’ve learned is a simple principle that underscores the importance of rigorous evidence over assumptions in scientific inquiry. Take a look.

Every hospital shelf and pharmacy counter depends on an invisible global current, the pharmaceutical supply chain. Yet this lifeline for critical medicines is a dangerously thin, fragile network shaped as much by economics and geopolitics as by science, leaving both patients and national security vulnerable when that current falters.