Biohacking & recovery trends
The wellness gadgets and recovery trends filling your feed, tested against the evidence rather than the hype.
A nephrologist breaks down what cupping and dry needling actually do, what the studies show, and where the real risks are, from bruises to collapsed lungs.
Methylene blue is the wellness world's newest darling. I'm a nephrologist. Here's what the evidence actually shows about energy, memory, mood, and risk.
A nephrologist breaks down whether continuous glucose monitors help non-diabetics, what the evidence shows on spikes, and when a CGM is worth $50.
Red light therapy is sold for wrinkles, hair loss, muscle recovery, and mood. Here's what the evidence actually shows, and where the claims fall apart.
A Yale physician breaks down the real evidence on cold plunges and saunas, from athletic recovery to cardiovascular health, detox claims, and safety.
About the author
F. Perry Wilson, MD MSCE is a nephrologist, clinical researcher, and Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Yale University, where he directs the Clinical and Translational Research Accelerator. He hosts the Wellness, Actually podcast with Emily Oster, writes the weekly Impact Factor column on Medscape, and is the author of How Medicine Works and When It Doesn't (Grand Central, 2023).