Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on: March 11,2026

Hidradenitis suppurativa: The painful skin condition that can hide in plain sight

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Karola G from PexelsYou may not give much thought to your armpits, apart from checking whether they need another swipe of deodorant. But this small, often over

Updated on:March 11,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on: April 21,2026

Staying active throughout middle age can cut women's risk of premature death in half

byPublic Library of ScienceResearchers investigated the relationship between levels of physical activity in middle-aged women and their health outcomes. Credit: Greg Rosenke, Unsplash (CC0, https://cr

Updated on:April 21,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on: March 24,2026

Reducing saturated fat intake shows mortality benefit, but only in high-risk individuals, review suggests

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA systematic review of 17 randomized trials found that among high cardiovascular risk individuals, reducing saturated fat was linked to lower a

Updated on:March 24,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on: May 31,2026

Q&A: How much protein is enough?

by Rachel Tompa,Stanford UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProtein-maxxing—the social media-fueled trend of maximizing dietary protein at every opportunity—is showing no sign of slowing. Tha

Updated on:May 31,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on: February 15,2026

Doctor's orders? 'Belly laugh at least two to five days a week'

by Albert StummCredit: AP Illustration / Peter HamlinMelanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh.The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —"o

Updated on:February 15,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on: March 19,2026

Most U.S. teens use YouTube and TikTok daily, research finds

by I. EdwardsScrolling is still a big part of daily life for American teenagers, despite mounting worries about screen time and mental health.A newreportfrom the Pew Research Center has found that mos

Updated on:March 19,2026

Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RI

Updated on: March 30,2026

Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help

byRadboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RI

Updated on:March 30,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on: April 06,2026

Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

by Nophar Geifman,The ConversationCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsImagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today,

Updated on:April 06,2026

Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on: February 16,2026

Everyday speech may reveal early signs of brain health changes

by Baycrest Corporate Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research from Ba

Updated on:February 16,2026

Weight stigma impacts health care experiences for women

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are many reasons people avoid health care visits, and while much attention has been necessarily placed on financial barriers, avoidance

Updated on: March 31,2026

Weight stigma impacts health care experiences for women

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are many reasons people avoid health care visits, and while much attention has been necessarily placed on financial barriers, avoidance

Updated on:March 31,2026