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Are Skittles dangerous? A California bill aims to ban chemicals in candy.

A proposed bill would ban chemicals used in processed foods, including Skittles and Hot Tamales. Here's what you need to know about red dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide.

By Jennifer Hassan, Helier Cheung and Marlene Cimons9 minutes ago

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Bacteria from meat may cause more than a half-million UTIs, study says

Foodborne E. coli strains are likely to cause more than a half -million urinary tract infections annually, a new study estimates.

By Maham Javaid1 hour ago

Listen to a 3-minute meditation: A breathing exercise to lower stress

By Dora Kamau

4 ways to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma

By Jason Wu

Coffee lovers gain 1,000 steps a day, but get less sleep, study shows

By Anahad O’Connor

Feel like a slug? You may have the wrong exercise mind-set.

By Gretchen Reynolds

Dogs, grief and blurred memories: Pandemic life, three years in

My family members and I, like millions of others, are among the unfortunate masses forever scarred by the pandemic.

By Tara Parker-Pope

Progestin-only birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk

The risk associated with progestin-only birth control is broadly in line with the risk already known to be associated with combined contraceptives, a study says.

By Victoria Bisset

Can dogs talk by pressing buttons? What science says about the debate.

A new study has collected thousands of reports from the owners of "button" dogs, who believe their pets talk to them by tapping buttons with prerecorded words.

By Marlene Cimons

Have a question for a doctor? The Washington Post can help.

By Washington Post Staff

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meet the WELL+BEING TEAM

Tara Parker-Pope is a longtime editor and science writer who knows that well-being is best achieved through the small health decisions we make each day.

Anahad O’Connor is a veteran health reporter who writes about the science of food and the various biological and cultural forces that influence how we eat.

Gretchen Reynolds has covered exercise science for more than two decades, including the perils of inactivity and the benefits of moving just a little more every day.

Richard Sima is a neuroscientist turned science journalist committed to revealing the wonder and mystery of the brain — and why it matters.

Kelyn Soong is an avid runner who writes about exercise culture and the lessons everyday athletes can learn from sports stars and fitness experts.

Amanda Morris is a science reporter and hard of hearing woman whose reporting on people with disabilities and chronic illnesses challenges long-held stigmas and sheds light on health disparities.

Lindsey Bever writes with empathy and expertise on a variety of personal health topics, including chronic illness, mental health and navigating the medical system.

Teddy Amenabar explores the science and the myths behind the health information people are seeing, searching and talking about online.