A report says Peeps contain a chemical linked to cancer. Here's what you need to know.
Red dye No. 3, found in certain Peeps, has been linked to cancer in lab rats and hyperactivity in some kids.
Catherine Schuster-Bruce
Former Healthcare Reporter
A college student who slept in contact lenses went blind in one eye after he was infected by a parasite
Mike Krumholz, 21, says he may never fully see out of his left eye again because of the infection.
Blac Chyna says illegal butt injections she had as a teenager got 'super inflamed' and could have killed her
According to the FDA, silicone injections can lead to infections, serious injuries, and in some cases death.
Woman says Ozempic made her eat more food because she vomited so much: 'It ruined my life'
Rachel told The Guardian she stopped taking Ozempic after five months because of its side effects.
Here are the 15 hottest startups in the psychedelics industry, according to top investors
We asked the top VCs in the psychedelics industry to name the most promising startups in the space. Here are the companies they chose.
Diplo beat Oprah Winfrey's LA marathon time — and says he took LSD to do it
A psychedelic expert told Insider that there is no science to back up taking LSD for marathons.
This is your brain on DMT — the ingredient in ayahuasca that can trigger near-death experiences
In a study, scientists imaged the brains of 20 people who were injected with a high dose of DMT, a key component of the psychedelic brew ayahuasca.
'The West Wing' creator Aaron Sorkin told he'd had a stroke after waking up at night and crashing into walls
The screenwriter shared his story to raise awareness: "If it'll get one person to stop smoking," he told The New York Times, "then it'll be helpful."
Nitrous oxide is paralyzing people by inactivating vitamin B12. Here are 5 other risks of using the legal drug.
Young people who’ve used nitrous oxide to get high have wound up paralyzed or incontinent, one expert said.
A man woke up unable to walk. It turned out vitamin B12 was inactivated in his body after he took laughing gas.
A neurologist told Insider he's seeing people in their teens and twenties disabled by nitrous oxide. The Netherlands banned it, and the UK may follow.
4 tweaks a dermatologist makes to her skincare routine for clear skin in spring and summer
Dr. Aamna Adel, a dermatologist, typically gets dry skin, so focuses on hydration throughout the year.
People in 8 states should be aware of the signs of yet another tick-borne disease as cases rise, CDC says
Babesiosis effects can range from a mild illness with no symptoms to people getting severely sick with multi-organ failure.
5 steps a dermatologist never skips in her daily routine for healthy, clear skin
Dr. Suchismita "Tia" Paul, a dermatologist working in California, said that skincare should be personalized, and she tailors hers to minimize dark spots.
Meet the top 14 VCs who've bet the most cash on turning psychedelics into medical treatments
Private psychedelics companies have raised hundreds of millions of dollars. Here are the biggest venture investors backing their efforts.
A woman gained weight over 15 years. She had a 140-pound tumor on her ovary, heavier than 6 watermelons.
The woman was able to lead her normal life again after the 24-inch-wide tumor was removed.
A 41-year-old man died of a stroke after taking generic Viagra with alcohol
People need to know about the potential side effects of sildenafil, a generic form of Viagra, when it's taken without a prescription, specialists said.
Tyrese says bad reaction to depression medication made him falsely claim Will Smith gave him $5 million: 'I was out of my mind'
The "Fast & Furious" actor and R&B star said he was taking Rexulti, a medication used to treat major depressive disorder in adults, at the time.
What to know about H5N1 bird flu in humans as a girl dies in Cambodia and her father tests positive
The strain of bird flu that killed the girl, H5N1, can transmit between humans but it's rare, experts said.
The 22 clinical trials that could make or break the future of the $100 billion psychedelics industry
Companies are trying to turn psychedelics into medical treatments by testing them in clinical trials. We identified the ones closest to approval.
FDA says to avoid potentially contaminated eye ointment amid a multistate bacterial outbreak linked to one death and vision loss
Over 50 people across 13 states have tested positive for a drug-resistant bacteria found in contaminated eye drops made by India-based Global Pharma.