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The Body Can Sense Death – And It All Starts With The Nose
Death remains one of life’s biggest mysteries, but new research reveals that our bodies might detect it before our minds do.Through scent and instinct, our subconscious reacts to...
Dietary Habits
Top 10 foods rich in lithium – and why this overlooked mineral matters for your brain
Lithium is best known as a psychiatric treatment, but in tiny amounts it’s naturally present in what we eat and drink. New research suggests this trace element could support...
Nutrition
Changing your diet may reduce your biological age in just 4 weeks
A new trial found measurable changes in older adults after four weeks.
Tips for a Long Life
5 healthy diets each add years to your life, even if your genes work against you
A study of more than 100,000 adults finds five well-known eating patterns each buy real extra years.
Diseases
Researchers warn of misleading social media posts about Alzheimer’s blood tests
A new study shows how Alzheimer’s disease is portrayed on social media and highlights important information that is often missing.
Body
Here’s what happens when you eat an apple before bed
Having an apple as a late-night snack might seem like a healthy idea, but how does it really affect your body?Here’s what can happen if you eat an...
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Vitamins and Supplements
FDA warns consumers to stop using these weight loss supplements immediately
Products marketed as tejocote root or Brazil seed actually contain a plant that can stop the heart.
Body
Hairdressers reveal: How often you should wash your hair
Washing your hair is a regular part of everyday life, but few people give much thought to how...
Mental Well-being
The air you breathe may raise your risk of suicidal thoughts
A review of 45 studies points to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide as risk factors.
Diseases
A short course of immunotherapy before surgery kept bowel cancer from returning
A UK trial swapped standard chemotherapy for a short course of pembrolizumab, and none of the 32 patients has relapsed.
Diseases
A new scan could help millions of men avoid an unnecessary prostate biopsy
The scan found 91 percent of dangerous tumors and correctly cleared most men who didn't need a biopsy at all.
Diseases
Following these 8 habits may cut your risk of dying from cancer, large study suggests
New research in more than 28,000 cancer patients links healthy lifestyle habits to lower death risk.
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More than 100,000 people in Japan are over 100 – three traditions may help explain why
Researchers believe that both living conditions in Japan and certain Japanese customs may help explain the trend.
Levetiracetam paired with a blood thinner may nearly double clot risk
A new study flags a safety signal for patients on Keppra and a DOAC.
4 in 10 with fatty liver disease reversed scarring with one diet change and daily walks
A large real-world study points to a simple regimen behind the effect.
Latest Articles
Rare pregnancy: Twins were conceived by different fathers
A pregnancy in Australia took a highly unusual turn and later led to a legal case over parenthood.
Letting your teenager sleep in on weekends may lower their risk of depression
New research ties weekend catch-up sleep to a 41 percent lower risk of teen depression symptoms.
Food allergy or food intolerance? Here is how to tell the difference
One is an immune reaction that can turn deadly in minutes. The other is uncomfortable but not.
These breakfast choices can keep you full for hours
A nutritious breakfast can provide more stable energy and make it easier to stay full for several hours.According to dietitians quoted by Real Simple,...
The common habit that could make aching joints worse
Rest may seem like the obvious answer for aching joints, but research suggests the right kind of movement could be far more helpful.
Cheap heart drug linked to 25% fewer hospital admissions
A low-cost heart drug is back in the spotlight after researchers linked it to 25% fewer hospital admissions.
How to drink soft drinks without putting unnecessary strain on your teeth
Many people see sugar-free soft drinks as a healthier alternative, but their contents can still have consequences.
How vitamin D can affect your liver if you take it every day
Daily vitamin D supplements are not linked to liver damage in healthy adults, and research suggests they may even support liver health in some people.
Study of 30,000 families finds parents’ genes can influence children without being inherited
Parents’ genes can play a role in children’s development, even when the children have not inherited those genes themselves.