How Father Involvement Shapes Black Children’s Health
The role fathers play in a child’s health is frequently overlooked, yet research consistently points to real, measurable benefits when fathers stay actively involved. This connection holds particular weight for Black families, where data increasingly shows that engaged fathers contribute meaningfully to their children’s physical, cognitive and emotional development. The science behind father involvement A […]
Why Anemia and Alzheimer’s may be more connected than assumed
Anemia is usually thought of as a fatigue and weakness issue, the kind of diagnosis that shows up on a routine blood test and gets treated with iron supplements. A new study suggests the condition may carry a far more serious long term risk, one tied directly to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The research, published […]
Creatine just found a surprising role in cancer research
Creatine has long lived in the world of gym bags and protein shakes, prized mostly for muscle growth and workout recovery. A new study out of UCLA suggests it might also have a place in cancer treatment, by giving a boost to the immune system’s tumor fighting cells. The research, published in the journal iScience, […]
Why Too much sleep could signal a bigger brain problem
A new study links long sleep duration to a blood marker tied to Alzheimer’s, raising questions about cause and effect. Most health guidance treats extra sleep as a win, but a new study is complicating that assumption. Researchers found that adults sleeping more than 8.5 hours a night showed higher levels of a blood biomarker […]
How much coffee is too much for your heart
Coffee has spent decades bouncing between health villain and health hero, and a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association tries to settle some of that back and forth. Published in the journal Circulation, the statement pulls together existing evidence and concludes that up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly five cups […]
Why yellow dragon fruit deserves a second look
The nutrition profile behind one of the more overlooked dragon fruits. Yellow dragon fruit, known scientifically as Hylocereus megalanthus, is a cactus fruit native to South America, distinguished by a spiky yellow peel and white flesh flecked with small black seeds. Beyond its striking appearance, the fruit carries a nutritional profile that includes antioxidants, fiber […]
FDA approves a cholesterol pill unlike anything before
The Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for treating high cholesterol, including a genetic form known as familial hypercholesterolemia. Manufactured by Merck, the once daily pill offers patients an alternative to the injectable versions of this drug class that have been available for years, and it is expected to […]
Avocados could be a simple fix for heart health
New research suggests one avocado a day may lower harmful cholesterol particles and reduce heart disease risk, especially for adults with obesity. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology suggests that something as simple as eating one avocado a day could meaningfully support heart health, particularly for adults carrying excess weight around […]
Why aging clock could tick slower for culture lovers
New research suggests museums, theater and concerts may do more than entertain, they may help slow the body’s physiological aging process. Getting older on paper and getting older in the body are not always the same thing. Physiological aging tracks the wear and tear happening inside cells, tissues and organs, and it can move faster […]
Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows, restaurants scramble to respond
A parasitic infection called Cyclosporiasis known for causing weeks of watery, sometimes explosive diarrhea has spread across 31 states, with Michigan reporting more cases than anywhere else in the country and investigators still unable to pin down where it started. A growing and unusually stubborn outbreak Michigan has recorded more than 1,000 Cyclosporiasis cases within […]