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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
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...
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A simple saline shot may hold carpal tunnel pain at bay far longer than a steroid shot
The current go-to injection often fades in weeks, and a new trial tested a very different approach to the trapped nerve.
Diseases
A new clue to why some babies arrive too early has been found in the immune system
Scientists tracking thousands of pregnant women found something in the blood weeks before anything else looked out of place.
Diseases
7 everyday habits that may quietly be raising your risk of liver damage
The habits adding up on your liver are often not the ones you would guess, and most never involve a drink.
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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Diseases
Brain bleed history no longer means ruling out blood thinners for AFib, new data suggests
For years, doctors have faced a wrenching trade-off when atrial fibrillation strikes someone who has already bled into the brain.
Diseases
Air pollution may be quietly raising your blood sugar even if you don’t have diabetes
A large European study tracked more than 21,000 adults and traced a surprise influence on blood sugar that no diet or workout can cancel out.
Diseases
Two drugs you may have in your medicine cabinet just entered an Alzheimer’s trial
Researchers want to shortcut a search that has moved painfully slowly for years, and they are starting with two surprisingly familiar medicines.
Vitamins and Supplements
7 warning signs your vitamin D may be dropping as the days get shorter
The body makes most of its supply from the sun, and once October ends the pipeline largely shuts down across much of the country.
Diseases
1 in 5 infants globally missed their first measles vaccine in 2023, and cases are up 40% since 2019
Decades of progress against childhood measles are slipping, and the gap begins before most babies take their first steps.
Diseases
No approved drug exists for cocaine addiction, and the NIH just bet on a psychedelic
The treatment comes paired with its own kind of therapy, and it targets a pattern the two illnesses have in common.
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8 warning signs of sleep apnea most people chalk up to just being tired
The clues show up in daylight, not in the dark, and most of us hand them straight to a late night or stress.
Your relationships may leave a measurable mark on a specific brain network
The same pattern in the same brain region can mean two very different things, depending on who you have around you.
Short on steps? Picking up the pace for 30 minutes may lower death risk
Hitting a high daily step count is not the only way to walk your way to a longer life, a large new UK study suggests.
What sitting for hours every day quietly does to your spine and posture
The damage builds up quietly, with no single dramatic moment, and most desk workers never notice until the back pain arrives.
Latest Articles
These foods may influence your body odor
Body odor is not only affected by hygiene but also by what you eat.
How oatmeal can affect your body if you eat it every day
Oatmeal is more than just a simple breakfast. Research shows that a daily serving can have a significant impact on heart health, digestion, and...
Study links PFAS exposure to adolescent bone development
New research suggests that everyday “forever chemicals” may quietly affect children’s bone development long before adulthood.
Five Good Reasons to Take the Stairs
Every year, on the second Wednesday of January, "Take the Stairs Day" is observed as an initiative to promote a healthier lifestyle – one...
Should You Avoid Pasta to Lose Weight? Researchers Have the Answer
Who doesn’t love a steaming bowl of pasta? For those who cherish this delicious carbohydrate, it often feels like they can’t enjoy it as...
New Research Reveals Surprising Health Benefits of Sugar
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting with a steaming cup of coffee, debating whether to take just one more cookie. But then doubt creeps...
Do You Frequently Take Paracetamol? New Research Reveals Hidden Risks
Most people have reached for a pain relief pill on a bad day. Paracetamol, the most common painkiller, is often a quick solution for...
Can Your Diet Destroy Your Muscles? What You Need to Know
Imagine you’ve been working hard at the gym all week. You feel stronger, more energetic, and you’re confident that all your hard work will...