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Suni Lee Finds Her Balance

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Suni Lee Finds Her Balance

Suni Lee Finds Her Balance

The Olympic champion on her newly diagnosed kidney condition, her path to the 2024 Games, and the pressure to live up to her past self.

🥇 Marked as “highly cited” in Google SERP during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

SELF, 2023 (Writer: Christine Yu)

Probiotic Supplements Claim to ‘Heal’ Your Gut. Are They Anything More Than Hype?

Probiotic Supplements Claim to ‘Heal’ Your Gut. Are They Anything More Than Hype?

Researchers are excited about these beneficial bugs—but there are a ton of unknowns once you stuff them into a pill.

SELF, 2024 (Writer: Julia Ries)

The Hidden Trauma of My Chronic Illness

The Hidden Trauma of My Chronic Illness

How a childhood diagnosis haunted me for decades.

SELF, 2022 (Writer: Carolyn Todd)

The No-BS Guide to Better Gut Health

The No-BS Guide to Better Gut Health

No gimmicks, supplements, or special diets necessary.

SELF, 2024 (Writer: Erica Sloan)

Kesha Is Setting Herself Free

Kesha Is Setting Herself Free

A decade of litigation. A recent health scare that nearly killed her. SELF’s June cover star is done pretending she’s invincible. 

SELF, 2023 (Writer: Amy Rose Spiegel)

Youth Sports Can Be Life-Changing—Here’s Why Everyone Should Get to Play

Youth Sports Can Be Life-Changing—Here’s Why Everyone Should Get to Play

Trans kids deserve to experience the same physical, emotional, and social health benefits as cis kids.

⭐ Part of “Let Them Play,” an editorial package that received an Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists Excellence in Journalism Award.

SELF, 2023 (Writer: Helen Santoro)

‘Cortisol-Reducing’ Supplements Won’t Cure Your Stress—or Anything Really

‘Cortisol-Reducing’ Supplements Won’t Cure Your Stress—or Anything Really

The idea of taking a literal chill pill to transform your health is everywhere right now. Experts aren’t convinced.

SELF, 2024 (Writer: Jessie Van Amburg)

What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive

What to Do If Your Antidepressants Are Killing Your Sex Drive

Low libido is a common side effect, but you don’t need to just put up with it.

SELF, 2023 (Writer: Korin Miller)

The Cost of a Perfect Smile

The Cost of a Perfect Smile

Inside the rise—and risks—of veneers.

SELF, 2024 (Writer: Katie Way)