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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...
Diseases
Outbreak is now the worst in US history – over 18,000 infected
A summer of contaminated iceberg lettuce drove US cyclospora cases to an all-time high.
Diseases
Whether you are the oldest or youngest sibling may shape which diseases you develop
A dataset of 10 million US siblings ties birth order to 150 different diagnoses.
Diseases
These celebrities kept their cancer diagnoses out of the public eye
Some celebrities choose to speak openly about cancer, while others keep their illness private.Here are several celebrities who, for various reasons, chose not to share their diagnosis with the...
Diseases
A new blood test for colorectal cancer just got FDA approval – who should get it?
Adults 45 and older at average risk can now get screened for colorectal cancer with a simple blood test.
Exercise
Shoulder press by weight, age, and level – how much should you be lifting?
Have you ever wondered how much weight you should be able to lift in a shoulder press?Strength levels vary depending on age, weight, and training experience, but there...
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Vitamins and Supplements
Are calcium supplements safe for your heart? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study links calcium supplements to higher cardiovascular event recurrence in people with existing heart disease.
Diseases
NIH finds rare antibodies that could block the red meat allergy triggered by tick bites
NIH scientists have found antibodies that blocked the immune response behind the red meat allergy in the lab.
Nutrition
Should you eat kiwi with the skin on? Here’s the recommendation
Should you actually eat kiwi with the skin on, or is it better to remove it? Here is what you should consider first.
Dietary Habits
This is what can happen when you drink apple cider vinegar daily
A daily shot of apple cider vinegar may affect everything from blood sugar and cholesterol to digestion and...
Diseases
Measles has killed a US adult for the first time in 2026
An unvaccinated 40-year-old in Pennsylvania is the third US measles death of 2026.
Mental Well-being
Spending this much time on social media may double your depression risk
Most teens are already past the daily threshold linked to doubled depression risk.
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Plastic cutting boards can release microplastics – but should you be concerned?
Plastic cutting boards can transfer tiny plastic particles into food. Several studies have examined what this could mean for our health.
A common prescription may be putting older adults on more drugs than they need
A new study flagged 24 drug pairings that quietly snowball into extra prescriptions.
Your partner snores, but the quieter partner may be paying the higher health price
Fragmented nights next to a snorer can affect your body.
Latest Articles
How eating turmeric every day may affect your joints, heart and brain
Trials show real effects on joints and inflammation, if your body can absorb it.
Cognitive decline is not inevitable: your brain may keep improving at any age
A three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults found brain performance can rise at any age.
7 warning signs of Meniere’s disease most people dismiss as ordinary dizziness
Ordinary vertigo passes in seconds; Meniere's attacks can last up to 12 hours.
How eating an avocado every day can affect your heart, gut and cholesterol
A daily avocado quietly changes the mix of bacteria in your gut, one trial found.
Here are 8 warning signs of a urinary tract infection that most people simply ignore and live with
Early UTI signs are widely blamed on dehydration or stress, and that delay can send the infection to the kidneys.
Is CoQ10 worth taking? Here is what the clinical evidence actually shows
CoQ10 is a top-selling supplement, but whether it works depends on why you take it.
Researchers find the sleep sweet spot for healthy aging
A new study suggests that sleeping too little or too much may be linked to faster biological aging throughout the body.
Popular medication is taken by millions every day – but few know it may increase the risk of stomach cancer over time
A new review pulls together 21 meta-analyses, and 20 point the same way.
Do you really need 8 glasses of water a day? Here is what the evidence says
The rule everyone repeats has thin scientific support, and hydration experts have known it for years.