
Megan Thielking
Former Vox Intern
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Boosting their confidence too much could backfire.


One man cracked his knuckles in one hand for 60 years and not the other. Watch the video to see what he found out.


There’s a handful of possible causes.


Coming soon: microchip birth control, the male “pill,” and contraceptives that prevent STDs.


Why we laugh when tickled, why some parts of the body are more ticklish than others, and more mysteries explained.

What’s taught in sex education, and how well does it really work?


How much you snack might depend on what you’re watching.


Health economists say that adding a special enrollment period for pregnant women does involve trade-offs.


There’s really no definitive way to stop allergies in people.


One state tops the list of steps taken per day in both winter and summer.