Category: Health & Wellness

A Generation in Trouble Earlier Than Expected They’re in their 20s, but some are already dealing with kidney stones, spinal disorders, and chronic disease rates that once belonged to people decades older. Doctors and nurses across the country are noticing a troubling shift in who’s…

A Simple Dietary Shift With Surprising Mental Health Results Millions of people living with depression rely on medication and therapy — and for good reason. But a new pilot study suggests there may be a meaningful, low-cost tool hiding in plain sight: the grocery store….

A Historic Outbreak Centered on Tampa A dengue fever outbreak in Florida has grown to the largest in the continental U.S. in decades, totaling 252 reported cases this year in the Sunshine State. That number is staggering in context: it surpasses the previous record set…

The Science of Eating Together Eating a carb-heavy meal next to a romantic partner leads to smaller blood sugar spikes and faster recovery than eating the same meal alone — and in one striking comparison, the total rise in blood sugar over two hours was…

A Simple Activity With Powerful Results You don’t need a gym membership, a personal trainer, or an elaborate fitness routine. According to a major new study, one of the most effective things you can do for your longevity is also one of the most ordinary:…

A Deadly Disease, a Radical New Idea Pancreatic cancer has long been one of medicine’s most humbling adversaries. It is typically found late, spreads fast, and kills most of the people it touches. Its incidence is rising at a rate of up to 1% per…

A Death Toll That Keeps Rising Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has now claimed five lives. On September 30, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County tested positive for measles and has died….

A Simple Habit With Powerful Results For years, the fitness world has been fixated on hitting 10,000 steps a day — a number so embedded in popular culture that it’s practically gospel. But a major new study is rewriting the rules, and the findings are…

Sleep experts have identified five foods that may help you get a better night’s rest when eaten before bed. While the specific foods aren’t detailed here, research generally points to options like almonds, kiwi, and tart cherries as sleep-friendly choices due to their natural melatonin and magnesium content. Simple bedtime eating habits can also make a meaningful difference in sleep quality.

The Way You Eat Fruit May Matter as Much as How Much You Eat Most people know they should eat more fruit. Fewer realize that how they consume it could be just as important as whether they consume it at all. A sweeping new study…