Despite proposed fines for anti-vaxxers in Germany and New York, vaccine exemption bills may be on the rise
Germany and New York recently introduced bills to fine people who fail to vaccinate. But policies that let people forgo vaccinations may be on the rise.
Chernobyl disaster: What it was like to grow up in the fallout zone
A psychologist who grew up near the Chernobyl disaster site in Ukraine says she still has seizures. The nuclear disaster has informed her work.
Hydrant electrolyte powder is a quick trick for dealing with dehydration
The efficient, clean, and tasty fix to replenish missing fluids and electrolytes is a packet of Hydrant.
4 nutrient deficiencies to keep an eye out for if you've recently gone vegan
Here's how to make sure you're getting all the vitamins and minerals you need while following a vegan diet.
Dispensed: How technology is shaping the future of healthcare — for better or worse
Welcome to a very special edition of Dispensed, in which Business Insider's healthcare team dives into what the future holds for healthcare.
What it's like to use Curology for acne treatment: review
Getting my skin checked out in a virtual doctor visit was the most useful way for me to access an appointment I would have otherwise put off.
As tech startups push into healthcare, experts see red flags
"There's almost this implicit assumption that they play by a different set of rules," a Harvard psychiatrist and tech consultant said.
What it's like to use Simple Contacts online contact lens exam: review
I renewed my contact lens prescription online with Simple Contacts. It took a lot less time than going to see an eye doctor, and it was cheaper, too.
Tell-tale signs you or someone you know might have the measles
The measles vaccine was licensed in the US in 1963, but the virus is making a comeback. Early symptoms are like the flu, then a bumpy rash breaks out.
How One Medical, Tia, Warby Parker, SmileDirectClub compare to traditional healthcare
I tested out different ways to get healthcare from startups promising to make getting healthcare an easier experience and potentially more affordable.
10 ways to hang onto your health and sanity while hitting your professional peak at work
Entrepreneurs are among the worst offenders when it comes to being workaholics who don't take care of their bodies.
Slack is eyeing a healthcare play as part of its IPO
Healthcare represents a large market opportunity for Slack if it sorts out HIPAA compliance.
The best exercises for fitness at any age, according to a trainer
Here are Dogpound trainer Emily Samuel's favorite exercises for life.
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Bill Gates is worried about gene editing worsening inequality. Now a top ethicist is raising new red flags.
An exciting new scientific technology has made it possible to tinker with the very DNA that makes us who we are, offering up fresh hope of new cures for difficult diseases.
'I think theres a wisdom in term limits': The longtime CEO of $210 billion US drugmaker Merck just hinted he could soon step down
Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, who has led the company for a successful run of nearly a decade, recently said he was looking forward to the next chapter.
There's been a spike in ER visits in Colorado following marijuana legalization, and edibles are doctors' biggest concern
A new study documents a sharp rise in ER visits linked with marijuana in Colorado. One key driver was edibles like pot brownies and cookies.
There's a rumor spreading that AirPods and other wireless headphones cause cancer, but the truth is more complicated
Scientists are worried about unknown risks of radiation from all kinds of electronic devices that surround us every day, not just wireless headphones.
Theres a rumor spreading that AirPods and other wireless headphones cause cancer, but the truth is more complicated
Scientists are worried about unknown risks of radiation from all kinds of electronic devices that surround us every day, not just wireless headphones.
Wall Street thinks the FDA's latest crackdown on e-cigarettes might actually be good news for Juul
Analysts think the FDA's moves could positively influence Juul, which represents eight out of every 10 e-cigarettes on the market.
