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OCD explained: the brain circuit and what actually works

OCD explained: the brain circuit and what actually works

Learn which brain circuit drives OCD, how it's diagnosed, and which treatments actually work: exposure therapy, SSRIs, and TMS.

Detraining: how fast you lose strength and muscle

Detraining: how fast you lose strength and muscle

Learn the order in which strength, muscle, tendons, and bone are lost when you stop training, and why muscle memory brings it back fast.

MCAS: what mast cell activation syndrome really is

MCAS: what mast cell activation syndrome really is

Learn what MCAS is, why runaway histamine triggers symptoms across the body, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

What the enhanced games reveal about doping in sport

What the enhanced games reveal about doping in sport

The enhanced games tested doping in elite sport. Here is what the results reveal about drugs, detection and athletic performance.

Bloating vs puffiness: what triggers summer swelling

Bloating vs puffiness: what triggers summer swelling

Learn the difference between bloating and puffiness, what triggers each in summer heat, and a practical toolkit to feel less swollen.

AI coronary plaque analysis and heart disease risk

AI coronary plaque analysis and heart disease risk

AI coronary plaque analysis reads CT scans to measure plaque, refine heart disease risk and guide treatment beyond calcium scores and symptoms.

Creatine and GLP-1s: do they protect muscle mass?

Creatine and GLP-1s: do they protect muscle mass?

GLP-1 drugs raise muscle loss fears. See what resistance training and creatine really do, and why DEXA scans overstate the loss.

Cardiovascular disease: inflammation, not just cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease: inflammation, not just cholesterol

Cardiology experts explain why inflammation and insulin resistance are the primary drivers of cardiovascular disease, not LDL alone.

Is it me or is it the situation? A four-step method

Is it me or is it the situation? A four-step method

Mel Robbins and her son Oakley present a four-question checklist to determine whether discomfort comes from within or from the situation you're in.

How to optimize male hormones according to science

How to optimize male hormones according to science

Dr. Kyle Gillette explains the pillars of male hormonal optimization: lab work, evidence-based supplements, testosterone therapy, and lifestyle.

Why using more than one toothbrush improves dental health

Why using more than one toothbrush improves dental health

Dentists explain why rotating between two or more toothbrushes can improve plaque removal, reduce bacterial load, and extend brush life.

GLP-1, creatine and muscle mass: what the science shows

GLP-1, creatine and muscle mass: what the science shows

A look at the evidence behind GLP-1 drugs, creatine supplementation, and muscle memory: what works, what doesn't, and why it matters.

Blood test maps the tumor microenvironment with cfDNA

Blood test maps the tumor microenvironment with cfDNA

A new blood test uses circulating tumor DNA methylation and AI to identify the tumor microenvironment without a tissue biopsy.

What your fertility reveals about your overall health

What your fertility reveals about your overall health

A fertility doctor explains why your menstrual cycle and sperm are vital signs, how inflammation drives problems, and what lifestyle changes move the needle.

How 10 breathless minutes a day can extend your life

How 10 breathless minutes a day can extend your life

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explains how short vigorous exercise, better sleep, a smart diet, and five key supplements can help you feel better and live longer.