Kim Schewitz is a Junior Health Reporter who covers health news, wellness trends, psychology, relationships, nutrition, and longevity.
She is a gold standard NCTJ qualified journalist with a degree in French and Spanish from the University of Bristol, and has previously written for VICE, The i paper, and GLAMOUR UK.
You can find her on Twitter or get in touch at kschewitz@businessinsider.com.
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Dr. Kurt Hong, a nutrition researcher and professor of medicine and aging, said he sees age as just a number thanks to the lifestyle choices he makes.
Health
2025-07-29T11:15:26Z
A man had to organize his day around restroom trips. After 6 years, he was diagnosed with a tight pelvic floor.
Adam Gvili wants men to know that pelvic floor dysfunction doesn't only affect women. After suffering for years, he got the right treatment and his symptoms quickly cleared.
Health
2025-07-28T12:11:48Z
A woman lost half her body weight. 4 simple habits have kept her in shape for 3 years.
Emma Roma Jayne committed to making long-term lifestyle changes to prevent her from regaining weight post-bariatric surgery. They included following the 80/20 rule.
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2025-07-15T20:47:18Z
If you have a high VO2 max score, you could live longer. I took a class to boost mine — and finally found a way to make cardio fun.
A cardio class to increase VO2 max, which a Business Insider health reporter tried, involved wearing a nasal strip and breathing through her mouth for as long as possible.
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2025-07-14T17:25:51Z
A doctor who studies how a healthy gut can prevent colon cancer does 3 simple things to lower his risk
Dr. Neelendu Dey studies whether gut microbes can be harnessed to prevent and treat colon cancer. He factors the latest research into his lifestyle choices.
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2025-07-12T09:28:01Z
Men are embracing pelvic floor therapy — and not just for better sex
Many men have a tight pelvic floor, causing sexual dysfunction and toilet issues. Fix it with strength-training and restorative exercises.
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2025-07-05T08:22:02Z
I tried all 6 of Soho House's new $12 fitness smoothies. They put regular protein shakes to shame.
Luxury protein smoothies are an expensive but convenient way to hit nutrition goals: and they make you feel like an influencer.
Entertainment
2025-06-27T14:06:55Z
What goes on behind the scenes of a multimillion-dollar celebrity wedding, according to a top publicist
Due to the level of public scrutiny major celebrity events receive, publicists typically put a lot of effort into protecting the chosen narrative.
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2025-06-24T07:18:01Z
A woman did yoga every day for 5 years. Here's how her body and diet changed.
Klavdiya Finogina, 25, built up enough strength to do her first pull-up after trying yoga in her bedroom during the COVID pandemic.
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2025-06-13T12:01:14Z
2 women diagnosed with colon cancer in their 30s share their symptoms that were missed
Brooks Bell and Sarah Beran were diagnosed with colon cancer in their 30s. Their doctors initially thought they hemorrhoids or a parasite.
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2025-06-10T14:50:34Z
A 41-year-old longevity doctor says his 'biological age' is 24. He takes 3 supplements daily.
Dr. Mohammed Enayat told Business Insider he periodically switches up his longevity routine, including the supplements he takes.
Entertainment
2025-06-07T12:56:01Z
10 celebrities who lived to 100 — and how they did it
These 10 celebrities achieved centenarian status with secrets to longevity like love, laughter, staying active, and finding joy in daily life.
Food
2025-06-07T09:45:02Z
Dairy is so back. It's now a high-protein, gut-healthy superfood shoppers love.
Dairy products like raw milk and probiotic ice cream appeal to protein-hungry, wellness-focused consumers turning away from ultraprocessed foods.
Health
2025-05-31T08:23:02Z
3 kitchen staples you can prepare from scratch in under 10 minutes, by a chef who never eats ultra-processed foods
Ultra-processed foods are convenient. But some things, including bread, are easier to make at home than you might think.
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2025-05-28T20:58:22Z
RFK made another dream come true for MAHA moms. Doctors are pushing back.
The COVID-19 vaccine won't be recommended to pregnant people or healthy children in the US anymore. Doctors weigh in.
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2025-05-26T07:50:02Z
Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares 3 easy things he does to activate his.
The vagus nerve is known for being an anxiety hack in wellness circles, but research suggests it may play a role in preventing chronic illnesses.
Health
2025-05-20T11:11:28Z
Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter's choreographer shares how she gets her clients so fit they can sing and dance — in just 12 weeks
The choreographer Jasmine "JB" Badie trains pop stars like Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter to achieve peak cardiovascular fitness in just 12 weeks.
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2025-05-19T11:24:14Z
6 symptoms of prostate cancer that are easy to miss as Joe Biden is diagnosed with an 'aggressive' type
Prostate cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in men. Subtle signs that a person has it include changes in how they pee.
Health
2025-05-13T11:59:36Z
3 things a GI doctor does to prevent colon cancer — aside from eating healthily
James Kinross, an expert in the gut microbiome, believes changes in our digestive health could help explain rising colon cancer cases among the under-50s.
Health
2025-05-03T07:32:01Z
A longevity scientist says he reversed his biological age by 15 years. Here's his go-to breakfast to avoid blood sugar spikes.
Chronic high blood sugar is linked to metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes.