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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...
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...
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.
Body
Is Your Ring Finger Longer Than Your Index Finger? Here’s What It Might Reveal About You
For centuries, people have looked to the palm for answers. But today, science suggests that your finger length—specifically the ratio between your index and ring fingers—might reveal fascinating insights...
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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 hemp seeds every day can affect your heart, gut and cholesterol
The honest read on a small nutty seed with a rare fat profile, and how much to actually eat.
The workouts that hit 20 calories a minute: what ACE research put at the top
Only a small group of workouts matches the calorie burn of a six-minute mile.
Coffee may affect your hormones and metabolism differently depending on your sex
New Finnish research links regular coffee drinking to leaner bodies, and to hormonal shifts that split along sex lines.
8 warning signs of eczema most people mistake for ordinary dry skin
More than 31 million Americans live with eczema, and many never realize what it actually is.
7 warning signs of cervical cancer most women write off as normal
Early cervical cancer often produces no symptoms, but when it does they can look ordinary.
How long should you be able to balance on one leg? The answer depends on your age and gender
Try the test now, count the seconds, then find your decade in the table.
Not all magnesium supplements are the same: which form is right for you
A quick, evidence-based guide to which form fits sleep, constipation or a general top-up.
How many squats should you be able to do? Norms sorted by age and sex
A simple test of your lower-body strength, with an age-banded scorecard.
How eating tomatoes every day can affect your heart, skin and cancer risk
Tomatoes rarely make health headlines, but the daily case is stronger than most people think.