Jesper Bengtson

How eating kefir every day can affect your gut, blood pressure and immunity

The evidence is mixed, but researchers are watching three specific effects.

Panic attack vs. heart attack: 8 differences that could save your life

Chest pain, racing heart and shortness of breath overlap in both, but the clues differ.

8 warning signs you may be low in vitamin A, and what it does to your body

Rare in most Americans, but common in specific groups, and the early clues are easy to miss.

A nightly melatonin pill may help repair the DNA damage night shift work causes

A small randomized trial found a measurable repair benefit during daytime sleep.

How much air should your lungs hold? The benchmarks by age and sex

Your lung capacity quietly tracks how long you may live.

7 foods that may naturally raise your good cholesterol without medication

Low HDL raises heart risk on its own, and your plate is one of the few levers you fully control.