These Weighted Stuffed Animals Are Cute And Might Help Your Anxiety And Sleep
You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy a weighted stuffed animal. These plush toys can offer deep pressure stimulation that could help with anxiety and sleep problems.
Here Are 3 Types Of Food That Are Most Likely To Carry Listeria Bacteria
If you want to avoid Listeria bacteria — and believe us, you do — experts recommend knowing what products can be contaminated, checking labels, and cleaning places where food is stored.
8 Appliances On Sale For Presidents Day That May Help Your Allergies
Who wants to pay full price for appliances? These vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, and humidifiers might help you deal with indoor air pollution.
Here’s What Eye Experts Recommend After Outbreak Of Rare, Deadly Infections Linked To Eye Drops
Despite the recall of bacteria-contaminated eye drops, eye specialists are concerned that people might still accidentally use them.
What To Know About Period Products And PFAS
Although period underwear products are marketed as safe and sustainable, some may still contain “forever chemicals” — here’s what you need to know about PFAS and health risks.
Here’s How Dentists Can Tell You’re Vaping
If you vape, the short- and long-term effects of nicotine may include dry mouth, gum disease, stained teeth, and cavities.
How To Wake Up Early Without Losing Sleep
We’re not telling you to wake up at 4 a.m. to start your day. However, here are a few things you can do to get up just a bit earlier.
Quitting Social Media May Actually Help Calm Your Broken Online Brain
“I am so happy with my decision — it was one of the best forms of self-care I practiced with myself this year.”
I Tried A Flip Phone For A Week For My Mental Health And Here's How It Went
Old tech is the new trend, so I decided to try using a flip phone (remember the Motorola Razr?) for a week to cut down on social media use and improve my mental health. Here’s how I did it, and how it went.
Gen Z Is Choosing A Vape-Free New Year Over Dry January
People are documenting their journeys and sharing tips on TikTok about how to quit vaping, including what to expect during nicotine withdrawal.
10 Tips for a Healthier New Year From Doctors On Twitter
Increasing fiber, keeping your feet off the dashboard, and limiting alcohol consumption — pediatricians, oncologists, and psychologists offer tips for a healthy 2023.
Tyler James Williams Almost Died From Crohn’s Disease When He Was 24. Here’s How The Chronic Illness Affects Young People.
At one point, Williams needed surgery to remove 6 inches of his intestines and developed sepsis, dropping to 105 pounds.
“Almond Moms” Can Promote Disordered Eating. Here’s How TikTokers Are Calling Out This Toxic Behavior.
An “Almond Mom” is a parent or caregiver (it’s not just mothers!) who has an unhealthy relationship with food. Some people are making a conscious decision to avoid toxic language that promotes diet culture and disordered eating.
Share Your Therapy Icks, Including The Worst Thing A Therapist Has Ever Said To You
Whether it’s a lack of professionalism, dishonesty, or simply a bad fit, we want to hear about an experience you had with a therapist that was a red flag.
11 Health Moments In 2022 That Were Honestly Kind Of Good In A Silver-Lining Way
When it comes to health, 2022 was intense, to say the least. Even though there were outbreaks of RSV, flu, mpox, and more COVID, there was some good news this year.
FDA Wants Doctors To Better Inform Patients Of Possible LASIK Complications, Including “Psychological Harm”
The FDA wants doctors to use a decision checklist and better inform patients of potential risks and complications, as well as what to expect before, during, and after LASIK.
Internet Slang That Needs To Retire
It’s giving…cringe.
Did You Delete Your Social Media In 2022? Was It Worth It? Tell Us About It.
Fill out this form, and you may be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed News story.
TikTokers Are Calling Out This Lana Del Rey Song For Promoting Unrealistic Body Standards And Ageism
Using Lana Del Rey’s 2013 song as a trending sound for before-and-after images is ageist and body-shaming, some TikTokers say.