Julia Ries
Great News: Fully Vaxxed People Can Safely Hook Up
New CDC guidelines suggest that once you have the whole dose, you can have sex with any low-risk partner you want, whether or not they're vaccinated.
Why Do I Wake Up So Hungry in the Middle of the Night?
A random late-night craving is no big deal on its own—but hunger that regularly interrupts your sleep means there's something more going on.
Research Finally Supports the Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous
For decades, critics have questioned the lack of clinical evidence behind AA's faith-based 12-step method.
Rich White Texans Are Running With Anti-Vax Misinformation
Texas permits “philosophical objection" to get kids out of vaccination, and is one of the only states that doesn’t require education on the associated risks of skipping them.
Research Casts Doubt on Cannabis as a Reliable Pain and Insomnia Treatment
New studies on medical cannabis and cancer highlight the lack of credible science about how weed really impacts our health.
Judges Are Denying Teen Abortions for Their Own Moral Reasons
In 37 states, an underage person seeking an abortion without their guardians' approval has to go to court, where a judge may refuse their case based on personal belief.
People Have Managed to Turn Those Dinky Little E-Scooters Into Death Traps
In our contemporary quest for radical mortality, millennials saw a 354 percent increase in scooter-related hospital admissions in the last four years.
Medically Speaking, There’s Such a Thing as Sleeping Too Much
The increased stroke risk associated with excessive sleeping and napping, it seems, has to do mostly with living a sedentary lifestyle.
Even if You Hate Sports, They Can Help You Concentrate
Physical activity might help drown out some of the background noise in your brain.
Hair Dyes and Straighteners Linked to Higher Cancer Rates Among Black Women
The majority of health studies about chemical hair products have included white women only, even though Black women use these products more.
Health Risks of Eating Disorders Are Still Being Discovered—And Overlooked
A new study finds eating disorders are highly correlated with problems during pregnancies.
Encouraging Teamwork, Not Winning, Helps Kids Get Into Sports
A new study shows that young athletes prioritize trying their best, working hard, being active, and playing well together.