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Does that wellness trend you saw on TikTok really work? Are you wondering about the effects of that herbal supplement you're considering taking? TODAY Health had the answers in 2025, along with stories about unorthodox, life-changing treatments, the effects your zip code could have on your health and simple strategies for a longer life. We also will help you get 2026 started off right with expert tips all next week in This is TODAY on your healthy New Year's resolutions. |
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When your TikTok and Instagram feeds are flooded with the latest wellness trend, you can be sure that TODAY Health will get to the bottom of whether it actually works or could be dangerous. Cost-conscious consumers looking to get the results of Botox without busting their wallets have turned to injecting Innotox, informally known as Korean Botox. We spoke with women who have used it, as well as experts warning about injecting unregulated pharmaceutical products into your face. "It's scary and it's dangerous," a dermatologist told TODAY.com. |
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Biohacking and supplements have become massive industries selling shortcuts to live a long and healthy life, but experts say your genes and lifestyle are more powerful than any pill or trendy treatment. We broke down what the science says when it comes to simple, healthy habits for your brain, heart, skin, immune system, muscles, bones and gastrointestinal system. |
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Yes, you read that headline correctly. Having a tooth implanted in an eye to help your vision sounds like science fiction, but Canadian man Brent Chapman, 34, can attest that it's very much real. He suffered severe damage to the cornea in his right eye as a teen, beginning an odyssey of 10 cornea transplants that didn't work for more than a short period. A doctor using one of Chapman's own teeth to implant an artificial cornea on the front of his eyeball turned out to be the surprising solution. "I hadn't really made eye contact in 20 years," Chapman said. "It felt really euphoric." |
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In a sea of unregulated supplements, some stand out more than others when it comes to potential side effects. Several of them can cause severe liver damage, while others can affect nerves, skin and your stomach. From black cohosh to turmeric, we detail what you need to know about potential effects from seven popular supplements, plus what to do first if you're considering taking any vitamin, mineral, herb or other dietary supplement. |
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Health outcomes aren't always based on factors like diet and exercise — your zip code can also play a crucial role. The practice of redlining, in which the U.S. government disqualified giving loans to people of color living in certain neighborhoods, was outlawed by the Fair Housing Act of 1968. However, the legacy reverberates today, as research published in January found that young adults between 18 and 39 diagnosed with cancer between 2000 and 2019 had a higher chance of dying if they lived in a formerly redlined area. TODAY Health spoke with a Baltimore family that has had generations affected by cancer while living in a formerly redlined neighborhood. |
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