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Anna Medaris Miller
I tried $50 teeth whitening strips for 2 months before my wedding. They left me with a dazzling smile - but lighting matters more for your photos of the big day.
Two weeks after inconsistently using white strips vs. wedding day 6 weeks later. The strips help, but good makeup and a good photographer work wonders.Anna Medaris Miller/Daphne Youree.
Andrew Dunn
A massive study from Israel suggests older adults were far less likely to develop severe COVID-19 after a booster shot, but the finding carries major limitations
A booster shot dramatically reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection and illness, Israeli scientists found.
Andrea Michelson
Health officials raise the alarm about a mosquito-borne virus causing paralysis, meningitis, and death in at least 6 states
At least 29 states have seen confirmed or probable human cases with symptoms, and a number of states have reported deaths from West Nile virus.
Canela López
Dermatologists say people with sensitive skin should try EGFs, a less drying alternative to retinol
Epidermal growth factors (EGF) can hydrate your skin, combat wrinkles, and be less drying than products that include retinol.
Kelly Burch,Joey Thurman
The 10,000 steps myth and how to actually lose weight by walking
The goal of taking 10,000 steps a day came from the brand name of a Japanese pedometer called the "Manpo-kei," which means "10,000 steps meter."
Andrew Dunn
Beyond COVID-19 vaccines, mRNA's pioneers have big plans for using the technology against a range of diseases
The technology behind the first coronavirus vaccines could help treat a range of illnesses, including cancer, HIV, and rare diseases.
Susan Solomon Yem
After having 4 kids, I accidentally got pregnant at 42 while my marriage was crumbling - and I don't regret it
The author said her unplanned baby gave her the strength needed to get out of bed every day after her husband left.
Rachel Hosie
It can take longer to reach ketosis if you eat a high-protein keto diet, according to a nutritionist
On a high-protein keto diet, it might take one to two days longer to reach ketosis than you would otherwise.
Cynthia Ortiz
I'm a surrogate who's carried 3 babies. It's physically and emotionally hard, but I love helping other parents.
The author discusses her process of surrogacy and why she keeps helping couples fulfill their dream of becoming parents.
Andrew Dunn
FDA releases documents outlining Pfizer's case for COVID-19 booster shots
A panel of independent experts are set to meet on Friday to debate whether people should get boosters of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 shot.
Anna Medaris Miller
Chrissy Teigen says she had buccal fat removal performed on her cheeks. Here's what it involves, and the risks.
Buccal fat removal is a cheek-thinning process that involves surgical incisions, making the face contoured. Chrissy Teigen says she likes her results.
Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer
20 people to know leading Google's most promising health bets
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for September 15.
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
400,000 people are infected each year with coronaviruses carried by bats, an early study suggests. Researchers say the data could help prevent future pandemics.
Researchers said that the data could help prevent future pandemics caused by viruses that spread from animals to humans.
DCGI permits to conduct the third phase trials of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in India
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted permission for the conducting of the Phase III bridging trials of S...
Julia Naftulin
A woman said her boyfriend felt outshone by her vibrator - so she invented a barely-there sex toy that people with penises hardly notice
Piri Miller said her ex felt insecure when she used a vibrator in sex. So she created Petl, a hands-free device that men hardly notice.
Jackson Thompson
Celebrities swear by this $4,000, 9-week workout and diet program that involves boxing, jump-roping, and a 10-day cleanse
Alex Rodriguez says the fitness plan 54D got him in shape during the pandemic. It involves cutting out fat, and increasingly intense exercises.
Naomi Moriyama
As a Tokyo-born New York mom living in rural Finland, I discovered the secret to the world's happiest nation
The author Naomi Moriyama realized after moving to Finland that much of the country's success is based on having had women involved since early 1900s.
Julia Naftulin
4 tips for flirting on dating apps, according to a dating coach who charges $10,000
Focus on passions, keep a curious attitude, and use a match's profile to guide you, New York City-based dating coach Amy Nobile told Insider.
Julia Naftulin
2 graphics show why buying cannabis based on strain name is useless
Your favorite flower could have a different name in a different state due to cross-breeding and a lack of patents, experts told Insider.
Lara Ewen
I'm childless by choice. I learned from my family that not everyone needs to become a parent.
The author was told by those around her that she'd change her mind about being child-free. She hasn't. She wants others to have the option to choose.
Sarah Fielding
Can you get pregnant in a hot tub from free-floating sperm? Why your chances are extremely low
Sperm can live outside the body on the skin or other surfaces for 15 to 30 minutes. But, in other conditions, like a hot tub, they die in seconds.
Canela López
Cara Delevingne wore a 'peg the patriarchy' vest to the Met Gala. Here's what 'pegging' means.
Pegging is sex act involving a dildo and a strap-on harness. The term "peg the patriarchy" is meant to subvert traditional gender roles.
Rachel Hosie
Bella Hadid's 'braincare beverage' claims to reduce stress and improve focus. Here's what to know about the ingredients.
Bella Hadid's Kin Euphorics drinks are adaptogen-infused non-alcoholic seltzers that claim to de-stress and boost focus, but more research is needed.
Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer
Walmart is reshuffling leaders in its healthcare business
These are Insider's biggest healthcare stories for September 14.
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce
Getting fully vaccinated massively reduces your chance of dying from COVID-19, a new real-world study suggests
COVID-19 accounted for 0.8% of deaths among fully vaccinated people in England, compared with 37% for unvaccinated people, data from England showed.
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