Julia Pugachevsky

Articles by Julia Pugachevsky

He noticed unusual stomach and back pain at 27. Months later, he learned he had testicular cancer. - businessinsider.com

Health September 8, 2026

As for many healthy young people, cancer was not on Nate Shalom's radar. The 27-year-old, who lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, described his lifestyle as "really active." "In a funny way, blame my οΏ½...

I have lipedema, a common chronic condition that makes my legs puffy. These 3 habits help me reduce inflammation. - Business Insider

Health August 13, 2026

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Elery Johnson, 36, who lives on the Treasure Coast of Florida with her husband and their three kids. This interview has been edited for length anοΏ½...

A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. - Business Insider

Health July 26, 2026

When Bryce Ramsey first noticed on-and-off blood in her stool inher 20s, it didn't alarm her too much. She thought the bleeding was due to hemorrhoids caused by either larger bowel movements or chilοΏ½...

An active 45-year-old man couldn't sit or use the bathroom without pain. He was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. - Business Insider

Health July 14, 2026

From a young age, Randy League loved being on his feet one of the best habits for reducing cancer risk. He played football and basketball in high school, which he continued to do throughout his adulοΏ½...

The 2 brain-healthy habits a neurologist swears by β€” that have nothing to do with supplements or puzzles - Business Insider

Health July 14, 2026

A record number of people are living past 100 years. It's also why preserving brain health is more important than ever. Because people are living longer, neurologists estimate over double the cases οΏ½...

A woman who has autoimmune gastritis, the same condition as Bryan Johnson, shares what it's like to live with it - Business Insider

Health July 9, 2026

When Bryan Johnson recently announced his autoimmune gastritis (AIG) diagnosis, Lori Taylor's friends and colleagues immediately texted her. It's the same chronic inflammatory condition that Taylor,οΏ½...

4 healthy aging habits that a longevity doctor follows most days, including strength training - Business Insider

Health April 20, 2026

Dr. Julie Chen, an integrative medicine physician, is a big fan of preventive habits. "If someone's at the precipice of disease, it's much easier to recover them than it is for them to fall off the οΏ½...

A doctor who studies metabolism said new research convinced him to make 3 changes to his routine - Business Insider

Health February 3, 2026

When he was first starting his physician training, Dr. Adam Perlman had a daily ritual: ordering a very sugary coffee. "I'm from Boston, so I'd go to Dunkin' Donuts and drink my coffee with cream anοΏ½...

A 26-year-old was bloated and thought she had hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. - Business Insider

Health January 13, 2026

For about a year, Mariana wasn't sure what to make of her bloating. Sometimes, she assumed it was just part of being a woman with a regular menstrual cycle. She also had some friends with Crohn's diοΏ½...

Bricking your phone is the new Dry January - Business Insider

Technology January 11, 2026

Almost a year ago, I bought Brick, a $59 gadget that physically blocks smartphone apps. I didn't expect it to turn me into an evangelist. When anyone in my life complained about their screen time, IοΏ½...