7 foods that support healthy hormone levels
Hormone balancing diets have become a popular topic in wellness circles, with all kinds of foods being credited with the ability to tweak hormone levels. But what does the science actually say, and which foods are genuinely worth adding to your plate? Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and influence a wide […]
Supplements to avoid if you have hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism affects millions of Americans, and managing it well goes far beyond simply taking a daily pill. For those living with an underactive thyroid, the wrong supplement taken at the wrong time can quietly undermine treatment in ways that are not immediately obvious. Experts say this is one of the most overlooked challenges people with […]
Merck $5.7bn deal targets bone and blood cancer
Merck is making yet another major move in the pharmaceutical world. The New Jersey-based drugmaker has agreed to acquire Terns Pharmaceuticals, a California-based biotech developing a promising treatment for a rare and life-threatening form of blood and bone cancer and the deal is worth $5.7 billion. The announcement, made Wednesday, signals just how aggressively Merck […]
What dermatologists want you to know about manicure nail damage
Nail damage from manicure is quietly wrecking your nails, you. It is a fair question and the honest answer from dermatologists is that the risks are real but manageable. With the right precautions, a manicure does not have to come at the cost of your nail health. Three board-certified dermatologists shared what every salon-goer should […]
Common American foods that raise your stroke risk
Navigating the grocery store for heart-healthy options is harder than it looks. Plenty of products that appear wholesome on the outside are packed with ingredients that can quietly damage blood vessels and raise the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease. Reading ingredient labels has never been more important, particularly in light of recent research from […]
3 overlooked eating habits that affect your weight
For decades, the dominant advice around weight management has centered on a single equation: calories in versus calories out. It is a tidy concept, and on the surface it seems logical. But nutrition scientists say this framework leaves out a significant part of the story and for many people, it may explain why diligently counting […]
Are pretzels really healthy 5 things dietitians say
Pretzels have been a staple snack in American households for generations. They show up at ballparks, road trips, school lunch boxes, and late-night snack bowls. But as high-protein and whole-food diets continue to dominate nutrition conversations, carb heavy snacks like pretzels are increasingly under the microscope. So where do they actually stand? The answer, according […]
75 Hard challenge may be doing more harm than good
Five rules. Seventy-five consecutive days. No modifications, no rest days and no second chances. That is the structure of 75 Hard, a program created by entrepreneur Andy Frisella and marketed as a mental toughness challenge as much as a fitness one. The daily checklist requires participants to follow a structured diet with no alcohol, drink […]
STDs are passed to newborns and the powerful way to prevent it
STDs in babies. When most people think about sexually transmitted diseases, they picture transmission between adults through sexual contact. The idea that a newborn could enter the world already carrying one of these infections can feel confusing, even impossible. But it is a well-documented medical reality, and one that doctors say deserves far wider public […]
Gut doctors reveal 8 warning signs you should never ignore
Doctors say these symptoms are too important to brush off. Digestive discomfort is easy to dismiss, most people experience the occasional stomachache, bout of bloating or episode of heartburn and chalk it up to something they ate. But over 60 million Americans are affected by a diagnosed digestive disease, and a significant number of others […]