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Can NAD+ Boosters Keep You Young?

These trendy supplements show promise in treating some ailments, but there’s little evidence for claims that they can ward off aging, or otherwise enhance wellness, in healthy people

Aug 3, 2026

The Regulatory Loopholes Behind Prevagen’s Rise

The heavily marketed memory supplement has faced years of scrutiny over its science. It still became one of the best-known brain health products in America.

May 7, 2026

Ivermectin Isn’t a Proven Cure. So Why Do So Many People Believe It Is?

Once promoted as a COVID-19 treatment, ivermectin — along with the veterinary drug fenbendazole — is now being touted online as a cancer cure, driven by viral anecdotes and early research that scientists say falls far short of proof

Apr 30, 2026

We Promised Parents a Miracle Autism Treatment. Then We Took It Away

When a political promise outpaces science, families start making decisions based on evidence that never existed

Apr 22, 2026

Can Acupuncture Help Osteoarthritis Pain?

What clinical trials, guidelines, and experts say about how acupuncture can help, and where the data still falls short

Apr 6, 2026

The Science Behind Forest Bathing

Time in nature may ease stress and lower blood pressure, but most studies are small and short-term. Here’s what researchers know so far

Feb 25, 2026

Inside the FDA’s Quiet Move to Weaken Drug Approval Standards

Comments from the Commissioner signal that the agency is preparing to reduce clinical trial requirements. Independent experts say the change may increase the risk of ineffective or unsafe drugs reaching the market

Dec 17, 2025

Zyn and Nicotine: What You Don’t Know Might Hurt You

Marketed as a safer alternative to smoking, Zyn and other oral nicotine pouches are hooking a new generation of users, and may be causing side effects not yet fully understood

Oct 16, 2025

How Much Vitamin D Do I Need? The Debate Behind Supplement Guidelines

Despite its widespread use, vitamin D remains one of the most hotly debated nutrients in medicine, especially when it comes to dosing, safety, and benefits

Aug 5, 2025

Medical Journals Have Flaws, But Government Oversight Isn’t the Fix

Peer review isn’t perfect, but it was designed to guard against government overreach, something Kennedy’s plan threatens to undo

Jun 13, 2025

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