r/Health is a subreddit with 3.6M members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses health, ebola, cancer, medicine, and supplements, and they frequently recommend/review bar soaps.
Health, a science-based community to discuss human health
Popular Themes in r/Health
#1
News
: "Federal Alcohol Study Shelved Under Trump Found That Even One Drink a Day May Be Riskier Than Americans Think"
18 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they're far from alone."
6 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "It’s a Notoriously Painful Medical Procedure That Many Women Endure. There’s a Simple Solution."
3 posts
#4
Advice Requests
: "This Overlooked Health Marker Is Linked To Better Longevity — And You've Probably Never Heard Of It"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Health
#1
Health
: "Your Gut Health Supplements Might Be A Complete Waste Of Money — But It Gets Worse"
70 posts
#2
Ebola
: "WHO says Ebola is spreading faster than they can stop it"
31 posts
#3
Cancer
: "A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of Cancer returning after five years"
21 posts
#4
Medicine
: "Nearly 160 U.S. Troops Sick With Flu In Texas After Hegseth Axed Vaccine Mandate: Reports"
20 posts
#5
Supplements
: "Your Gut Health Supplements Might Be A Complete Waste Of Money — But It Gets Worse"
15 posts
#6
Looking For A
11 posts
#7
Vaccine
: "A personalized Vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years"
9 posts
#8
Treatment
: "Landmark pancreatic cancer Treatment paves way for targeting other tricky tumors"
9 posts
#9
Gummies
8 posts
#10
Weight Loss
: "This weight-loss drug hasn't been approved by the FDA. Doctors are prescribing it anyway."
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/Health
Bar Soaps
7 reviews
#1
Dial
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Dr. Bronner's
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Dr. Squanch
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/Health
#1
:snoo: article
: "A 27-year-old woman with extreme cramping lied about having a common colon cancer symptom to get screened sooner. She was later diagnosed at stage 4."
117 posts
#2
paywall
: "Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It (Gift Article)"
1 post
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+6k members(0.2%)
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Last updated: June 21, 2026