Jesper Bengtson
Only 1 in 3 US men gets the pre-biopsy prostate MRI that is standard in Europe
A simple scan can cut unnecessary biopsies and catch dangerous tumors earlier. Most American men never receive it.
Scientists identify 5 sleep types, each linked to distinct brain wiring and health risks
A new brain-imaging study argues sleep is not one problem but five.
12 foods with surprisingly high protein that most people overlook
Cheap, everyday foods deliver more grams of protein than most Americans realize.
The 6-minute walking test: See how you compare in your 60s, 70s or 80s
A hallway, a stopwatch and six minutes reveal more about aerobic age than most gym tests.
Most people think they need more protein – 350 studies suggest otherwise
A sweeping new analysis pushes back against the high-protein diet trend and brand-new US guidelines.
How many minutes of sun exposure you need for vitamin D, and why it depends on your skin tone
A 2024 modeling study puts a number on it, and it varies fivefold across skin tones.