HEALTH
Kanye West Claims About Abortion: What We Do Know, What We Don't
Ye said "there's more Black babies being aborted than born in New York City," but those numbers might not tell the whole story, Newsweek Fact Check found.
Is TikTok's Viral Butter Board Trend Healthy?
As the viral social media trend spreads across the internet, some have questioned its health implications.
World's Best Hospitals 2023
Newsweek has partnered with Statista Inc., the global market research and consumer data firm, to develop the ranking of the world's best hospitals for the fifth year.
Cornell Expert Warns Against Megadosing Vitamins
Taking high doses of certain vitamin supplements can result in a range of health conditions, including neurological problems, skin lesions and nausea.
Backlash Over 'Did My Own Research' COVID Halloween Decorations
The Halloween decorations feature a gravestone with a drawing of the coronavirus particle.
Fordham Vaccine Mandate, New York's Toughest, Sparks Parents' Revolt
More than 400 people from the Fordham University community, including students, parents and alumni, signed a letter opposing the second booster mandate.
Surgeon Cracks Open Shell Formed Around Breast Implants: 'Not Sheetrock'
The precise cause of Breast Implant Illness (BII) remains unknown and symptoms may include joint and muscle pain, anxiety, and depression.
Scientists Uncover the Secret to a Longer, Healthier Life: Optimism
"Higher optimism is linked with lower inflammation, healthier lipid levels, and higher antioxidants," professor Eric Kim told Newsweek.
Satanic Temple Sues States for Infringing on 'Religious Abortion Ritual'
"The view of The Satanic Temple is that a fetus is a part of a woman's body," attorney James Mac Naughton told Newsweek.
'Why I Gave up on Birth Control'
Within three months, I really started to experience the world differently.
When Are the Dark Circles Under Your Eyes Not Down to Being Tired?
Dermatologist Dr. Fatima Fahs told Newsweek that "they can be a sign of more dangerous health conditions like anemia or low iron."
Forest Bathing Shown to Reduce Anxiety: 'The More Nature, the Better'
"[The key is] being aware of what you are seeing, what you are smelling, what you are hearing, what you are touching." Yasuhiro Kotera told Newsweek.
CDC Map Reveals the Most Obese States in America
It is estimated that over Over 70 million adults in the U.S. are obese, with related medical costs amounting to $147 billion annually.
Ted Cruz Says Chrissy Teigen Is Wrong, Calls Her Abortion a Miscarriage
The Republican senator addressed the model's recent confession that a miscarriage she suffered years ago was really a medically induced abortion.
Giant Kidney Stone Gets Stuck Leaving Man in Excruciating Pain for Months
About 11 percent of U.S. men and 6 percent of women have had a kidney stone at some point in their life.
'Like My Skin Is Being Melted Off:' Thesis Stress Gives Student Shingles
Chickenpox virus can be reactivated by stress, causing shingles.
Travel Nurses Suing Agencies Say Their Pay was Slashed in 'Bait and Switch'
Nurses across the U.S. report having their pay cut up to 70% after they relocate for work. Now some are trying to fight back via class actions.
Biggest Skin Care Mistakes You Have No Idea You're Making
"Your pores are your pores, they don't open and close like windows," dermatologist Fatima Fahs told Newsweek.
Women With Diabetes Almost Twice as Likely to Die Prematurely: Study
Type 2 diabetes was assumed to have a greater effect on men's health.
Our Diets Are Still as Bad as They Were 30 Years Ago, Research Shows
Scientists say their findings can help governments set targets and invest in policies that encourage people to consume healthier food.
Why Winnie the Pooh Could Hold Key to Beating Diabetes
The findings may ultimately lead to the development of therapies that prevent, or even cure, diabetes.
How to Kick Antidepressant Drugs Without Triggering a Relapse: New Research
Some patients trying to quit anti-depressant drugs experience withdrawal effects that linger for months, even years. Newsweek spoke with a leading researcher about how to avoid them.