On Thursday, President-elect Donald Trump announced he selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as his secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

Look around: Does it seem like everyone has been pouring little packages of electrolyte into their beverages lately? Pre-workout, post-workout, without a workout at all? Powders and tablets like LMNT, Liquid I.V., and Nuun are everywhere, from TikTok ads to your office snack counter.

Now that Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States, it’s time to shift the political conversation to food. This is especially timely with the holidays on the horizon, when food and politics are what extended families talk about when they run out of things to say about football.

Millions of Americans take herbs and supplements to enhance their health or alleviate ailments ranging from the common cold to arthritis. Many consumers consider these to be safe, accessible complements to conventional medicine, but research suggests some of these products could do more harm than good.

You may not have the time to exercise during the week. If that's the case, a study has shown that meeting a minimum number of physical activity goals can provide the same health benefits as exercising only on the weekends.

We’ve all seen the image: an elite athlete on a treadmill, strapped up in sensors and breathing through a face mask like they’re about to blast into space. Testing every possible biomarker is just part of the game if you’re seeking performance, but thanks to recent advancements, this tech is trickling down to amateurs, too. The latest tool to consider adding to your kit: a wearable hydration monitor. Unlike apps that remind you to take a sip of water every 15 minutes, hydration monitors work like a running watch, recording your pace to analyze in real-time the amount of fluids and electrolytes you need, and when.