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Wellness trends, checked against the evidence

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IV Vitamin Drips: What’s in the Bag and What It Can’t Do

What wellness IV drips contain, why there's little evidence they help healthy people, the medical risks of an IV, and questions to ask before you book.

Read the guide: IV Vitamin Drips: What’s in the Bag and What It Can’t Do

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Glucose Monitors for People Without Diabetes: Useful or Just Data?

What the over-the-counter glucose sensors cleared by the FDA in 2024 do, what normal readings look like, and why they don't replace a diabetes test.

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Detox Teas, Cleanses and Foot Pads: What They Actually Remove

Why your liver and kidneys don't need a cleanse, what detox teas and juice fasts do to your body, and the warning signs to look for in detox marketing.

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Collagen Supplements: What the Studies Find for Skin and Joints

How collagen powders and capsules work, what trials show for skin and joints, who funds the research, and what protects your skin's own collagen.

Read the guide: Collagen Supplements: What the Studies Find for Skin and Joints

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Cold Plunges and Ice Baths: Real Effects, Real Risks

What research says about cold water immersion for soreness, mood and recovery, why the first minute is the riskiest, and who should skip the plunge.

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