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A passenger holding a small glass of wine on an airplane tray table with the cabin lights dimmed for a long-haul flight.

Is alcohol really stronger on a plane?

A 2024 clinical trial measured what alcohol plus cabin pressure does to oxygen, heart rate and sleep. Here's what it found, and what it didn't.

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Does tart cherry juice actually help you sleep?

Two small, mostly industry-backed trials found real sleep gains. Here's what they actually tested, and the catch most sleep blogs skip.

A woman applying a skincare product to her face at a bathroom mirror at night.

Does skin cycling actually work?

The 4 night skin cycling trend has never been tested as a routine. Here's what's actually proven about each night, and who should skip it.

An athlete on the sideline drinking a small shot of pickle juice from a cup during a cramp.

Does pickle juice really stop muscle cramps?

A 2010 lab study backs pickle juice for an active cramp, but not for the reason most people think. Here's what the research actually shows.

A close-up of someone leaning over a bathroom sink, splashing cold water onto their face with their eyes closed.

Does cold water on your face stop a panic attack?

The dive reflex is real, but trial data on panic disorder is thinner than the trend claims. Here's what the actual studies found.

A person lying down with a cloth pack and heating pad across their lower abdomen in a calm home setting.

Do castor oil packs actually work?

Castor oil packs are a TikTok liver detox staple. Here is what the actual human studies show, and what they do not.

A lifter straining through the final rep of a heavy set in a gym, muscles visibly engaged.

Does training to failure actually build more muscle?

A 55-study analysis on lifting to failure, broken down: what it does for muscle size, what it does for strength, and who should actually use it.

Coarse sea salt flakes shown up close next to a salt shaker of fine table salt.

Is sea salt actually healthier than table salt?

Sea salt and table salt are close to identical in sodium by weight. Here's what actually differs, including the one nutrient sea salt usually lacks.

A clear glass of liquid sitting on a bathroom counter, evoking the wellness-trend framing of urine therapy content online.

Does urine therapy actually do anything?

Urologists and oncologists weigh in on drinking urine for health. Here's what it actually contains and why the cure claims don't hold up.

Raw cuts of red meat on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.

Does red meat actually cause cancer?

What the WHO's cancer agency actually found on red and processed meat, the real numbers behind the headlines, and how much is genuinely risky.

A middle-aged woman performing a cheek-lifting facial exercise in front of a bathroom mirror.

Does face yoga actually work?

Face yoga's viral claims rest on one small study. Here's exactly what it measured, what dermatologists say, and whether it's worth 20 weeks of your time.

A teenager drinking a cup of coffee at a breakfast table.

Does coffee actually stunt your growth?

The coffee growth myth started as 1900s ad copy for a coffee substitute. Here's what the actual research on caffeine and kids' height really shows.