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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Health
    Why a walk around the block could literally save your lifeWhy a walk around the block could literally save your life
    Health

    The big health benefits of just a little movement.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    We have a miraculous anti-aging vaccine. Why aren’t more people getting it?We have a miraculous anti-aging vaccine. Why aren’t more people getting it?
    Health

    Research has found that a routine vaccine slows aging and cuts dementia risk.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Can the right diet really cure all our health problems?Can the right diet really cure all our health problems?
    Health

    Yes, food can be medicine — just not the way RFK Jr. means it.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    We have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics studyWe have to stop freaking out about every new microplastics study
    Health

    Microplastics are bad for us. But scientists are still figuring out the rest of the story.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health
    Dr. Oz claims there’s no data to support reducing alcohol consumption. That’s not true.Dr. Oz claims there’s no data to support reducing alcohol consumption. That’s not true.
    Health

    RFK Jr.’s new dietary guidelines ignore his own government’s findings on the harms of alcohol.

    By Dylan Scott
    The problem with blaming everything on inflammation
    Health

    What your favorite TikTok influencer gets right — and wrong — about this widespread concern.

    By Dylan Scott
    26 things we think will happen in 2026
    Future Perfect

    From the state of democracy to the chance of a recession, here’s what could happen in 2026.

    By Bryan Walsh, Izzie Ramirez and 11 more
    Inside Trump’s “no data, just vibes” approach to science
    Climate

    8 ways the administration has undermined data collection this year.

    By Umair Irfan, Dylan Scott and 2 more
    The 19 predictions that came true in 2025 — and the 4 that didn’t
    Future Perfect

    The 25 forecasts we made in 2025, revisited.

    By Bryan Walsh, Dylan Matthews and 4 more
    The Highlight
    People taking Ozempic are losing muscle mass — and it’s freaking them outPeople taking Ozempic are losing muscle mass — and it’s freaking them out
    The Highlight

    Yes, there is a downside to GLP-1 drugs — if you aren’t careful.

    By Dylan Scott