Measles Cases Are Soaring in Mexico
The disease has claimed the lives of 12 people in the country this year, with the virus continuing to spread rapidly.
What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health
Once dismissed as just snoring, sleep apnea is now emerging as an early warning sign for serious conditions like Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and depression.
The Hyperflexible People Who May Help Unlock Better Sleep Apnea Treatments
Patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome are six times more at risk for the sleeping disorder. Now scientists are studying them in hopes of finding remedies beyond the CPAP machine.
The Pandemic Appears to Have Accelerated Brain Aging, Even in People Who Never Got Covid
Stress, isolation, and uncertainty appear to have caused the brain to age quicker for those who lived through the crisis.
Join Our Next Livestream: Inside Katie Drummond’s Viral Interview With Bryan Johnson
On July 31, WIRED’s global editorial director discusses the world of wellness—and beyond—with WIRED reporters.
Florida Is Now a Haven for Unproven Stem-Cell Treatments
In a measure that flouts the FDA, Florida says doctors can give unapproved stem-cell therapies for wound care, pain management, or orthopedic purposes.
Who Controls Your Health? Test Your Knowledge of the MAHA Movement
US health officials, from RFK Jr. on down, have made some wild claims. See if you can name the person responsible for these quotes and factoids.
The Next Thing You Smell Could Ruin Your Life
Millions of people suffer debilitating reactions in the presence of certain scents and chemicals. One scientist has been struggling for decades to understand why—as she battles the condition herself.
Animals Are the Original Wellness Influencers
Long before TikTok and probiotics, animals were teaching each other tips on feeling better, from swallowing leaves to get rid of parasites to using icebergs for exfoliation.
How Trump Killed Cancer Research
Attempting to eliminate funding for certain kinds of “woke” studies, the Trump administration erased hundreds of millions of dollars being used for cancer research.