Nutrition
How eating blueberries every day may protect your memory and sharpen your focus
A single serving on your plate each day has turned up again and again in trials of older adults and their memory.
Nutrition
What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study
A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.
Vitamins and Supplements
The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go
The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.
Nutrition
Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease
The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.
Vitamins and Supplements
Normal ferritin levels by age and sex: what your blood test result means
The marker appears on routine blood panels, yet the number can tell two very different stories about your health.
Nutrition
How eating blueberries every day may protect your memory and sharpen your focus
A single serving on your plate each day has turned up again and again in trials of older adults and their memory.
Nutrition
What pregnant women eat may affect their baby’s health, and one food stood out in a new study
A Harvard-led study involving more than 1,300 mothers has uncovered a surprising connection between pregnancy diets and two common conditions in babies. Researchers found that women who ate more seafood and followed a Mediterranean-style diet were less likely to have infants who developed both colic and eczema.
Vitamins and Supplements
The CDC’s new fall vaccine rules: Who needs the stronger flu shot and when to go
The guidance for this season draws a clearer line on who gets the stronger flu shot at 65 and over, and who still needs a COVID dose.
Nutrition
Stanford scientists found what modern guts are missing, and linked it to chronic disease
The guts of two remote populations still carry hundreds of bacteria most of us appear to have lost somewhere along the way.
Scientists raise alarm over children’s brain health
Researchers are warning that a pesticide still used in farming may affect children’s brain development before they are even born.
These preservatives may increase the risk of heart disease
New research suggests that several food preservatives may be harmful to heart health.
Why you should never put eggs with shells in the microwave
Eggs are a healthy and popular food, but one method of preparing them can cause problems.
Why your berries mold quickly – and how to prevent it
Many people notice that fresh berries quickly become soft or moldy in the refrigerator, but one simple trick may help extend their shelf life.
Doctor explains: Coffee may reduce the effect of your vitamins
Many people take vitamins and supplements every day, but the timing can make a significant difference, according to a British doctor.
How walnuts can affect your body if you eat them every day
Research suggests that walnuts may benefit the heart, brain, digestion, and blood sugar levels when eaten regularly as part of a balanced diet, reports...