The decongestant in your medicine cabinet might not work after all

Here’s what the science says about what helps with a stuffy nose, what doesn’t and how else to breathe easier.

The Internet Loves Peptide Therapy. Is It Really a Miracle Cure?

A suite of products promise smoother skin, bigger muscles and longer life. But what are peptides? And do they work?
Scientific American

Is Melatonin Safe? Experts Explain the Potential Risks—And the Benefits

Melatonin supplements have become a ubiquitous sleep aid, but research shows that benefits are modest, and the heart health ...

Molecule: what’s in this dangerous, illegal slimming pill?

A banned weight-loss drug with dangerous cardiac side-effects is being marketed to young people as a natural supplement on ...

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can ...

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives ...
The Economist

Geothermal’s time has finally come

Traditional geothermal works only in places where heat of 150°C to 200°C and permeable fractures happen to occur within 4km ...
Verywell Health on MSN

What Happens to Your Body When You Drink Herbal Tea Every Night

A nightly ritual of drinking herbal tea can help you unwind and may benefit overall health. Learn potential benefits and precautions.

Meet The Tall European Flowering Plant That Is Both Poison And Medicine, Explained By A Biologist

Don’t be fooled by this plant’s beautiful flowers. Even in small doses, it packs enough toxins to stop the human heart — and, astonishingly, restart it too.