New research has found “forever chemicals,” man-made compounds that can potentially accumulate in the body over time and take years to break down in nature, in the lining of period underwear, the wrappers of tampons and in other menstruation products. wapo.st/3qzvZ0d

People who take proton pump inhibitors for about 4½ years or more have a 33 percent higher risk of developing dementia, a new study shows. The researchers did not find a higher risk of dementia linked to shorter-term use. wapo.st/3DNWBxI

Experts say DEET is safe and can protect against diseases. Still, some people prefer not to use it. Here are other ways to stop mosquitoes and ticks: wapo.st/3DQ3D55

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‘Asian glow’ from alcohol isn’t just a discomfort. It’s a severe warning. By ⁦Meeri Kim⁩ washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

Dogs can age healthier by socializing with humans and pets, study says. By ⁦Marlene Cimons⁩ washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

Cancer among younger Americans, particularly women, is on the rise, with gastrointestinal, endocrine and breast cancers climbing at the fastest rates. wapo.st/3OXPbOz

The Department of Transportation changed service animal rules in an effort to curb flight disruptions from untrained pets. But, blind people with guide dogs say the rule has made it difficult for them to fly: washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

When overthinking keeps you up at night. Strategies for better sleep from sleep disorders specialist Lisa Strauss. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

Look for changes in your pet’s behaviors over time and make sure they are not caused by other, treatable, medical conditions. By Marlene Cimons. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

Eating a hearty breakfast in the new time zone each morning (and skipping a late meal) helps reset the body’s network of circadian clocks, a new study found. wapo.st/3RalaNf

My latest for The Washington Post uncovers a little known food industry tactic: Food companies, including sugar and soda producers, are paying dietitians to promote their products and deliver industry-friendly messages on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. wapo.st/3sTupax

In social media videos, dietitians encouraged people to eat candy and ice cream and advised parents to give their kids candy with their meals. Turns out, they were paid by the sugar industry. From my story today with Caitlin Gilbert and Sasha Chavkin wapo.st/3sTupax

Play is a source of joy for children and adults. A new study identified a brain region in rats that's essential to play. With great reporting by Sam Jones, PhD, and a terrific illustration by George Wylesol. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

There is an optimal temperature for sleep for older adults, a study showed. washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/…

If the hypothesis that misfolded proteins start in the gut and travel to the brain is proved, it could lead to early detection and treatment of Parkinson’s. wapo.st/3RDTVKZ

Advice: When we are angry, our emotional brain goes into overdrive, and we act first rather than think first. Here’s how to bring it back online. wapo.st/46tCfG7

Gardening offers a number of health benefits, but you don’t need to kneel down in the dirt or lift heavy shovels to grow something beautiful. wapo.st/48xgFm2

Excited to speak on Dec. 8 to freelance journalists at the storied National Press Club. Please join me at 1 PM to hear what kind of pitches we are looking for from writers. Registration and information can be found here: pressclubinstitute.org/event/taking-c… [pressclubinstitute.org]

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that Parkinson’s disease, long believed to have its origins in the brain, may begin in the gut. wapo.st/3XdrtAX