It’s a trip doctors hope leads to a breakthrough. A small new study suggests that magic mushrooms may one day offer a new treatment for anorexia nervosa, a serious eating disorder marked by severe food restriction, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image. That could be a major breakthrough, as anorexia … Read more
A quick cry could one day save your life. Brazilian researchers have developed a tiny sensor that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease in human tears — a method they say is faster, cheaper and far less invasive than the blood tests currently used to measure dopamine levels. Dopamine tends to drop in Parkinson’s … Read more
The future of surgery just scrubbed in. In a groundbreaking medical first, robots designed to move and function like humans have performed surgery on a live patient, successfully completing two laparoscopic gallbladder removals. The breakthrough offers a peek at a future where these advanced machines could help bridge gaps in healthcare — easing surgeon shortages, … Read more
It’s footwear fit for the porcelain throne. A gut health brand is giving bathroom breaks a stylish upgrade with a chic new alternative to the Squatty Potty, debuting a limited-edition pair of shoes it says can help make trips to the toilet a smoother experience. “They are about to change the way the world poops,” … Read more
A former top law enforcement official is sounding the alarm on an attempt by illicit Chinese vape companies to exploit legal loopholes by replacing nicotine with an unregulated substitute to continue selling flavored disposable vapes to children. “These Chinese organized crime groups, what they realized is if they go ahead and just change the ingredients in … Read more
This Peruvian seed may be your next favorite superfood. Sacha inchi, also known as mountain peanut, sacha peanut or Inca nut, comes from an adorable star-shaped fruit that grows in the Amazon rainforest. Today, you can find the seeds whole, in protein powders, seed butter and oil. There are also hair and skin care creams … Read more
A dangerous mosquito-borne virus that can cause deadly brain swelling is surging across Orange County — and officials are now sending trucks into one hard-hit city to fight back. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples from 13 Orange County cities this season, with the number of positive samples more than doubling in just … Read more
Getting a Big Apple dream body takes a bite out of your budget. That’s according to new data about the most expensive American cities to stay active. New City is ranked as number three. It’s no surprise given New York’s exorbitant costs of living, much less living well. Be it a $15,000 membership to NYC’s … Read more
Think of it as a tiny, protective shield for your lady parts. Most women have never heard of their “vaginal biofilm,” but it’s an important part of their health, influencing symptoms like vaginal odor, discharge or recurring infections. “[It’s] a thin, sticky layer of bacteria that can attach to the vaginal lining and protect itself … Read more
Doctor’s orders: When it comes to longevity, DIY is a don’t. Peptides, GLP-1s and hormones have all become buzzy topics in the health and wellness world, with fans raving about personal transformations and biohacking wins. But just because you can buy something easily online doesn’t mean you should. In fact, doctors find the do-it-yourself mentality … Read more
BUNIA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health Organization official said, warning that the true scale of the outbreak could be two to four times larger than official data … Read more
Could a single protein hold the key to a new generation of obesity treatments? Mitch, please! That’s what scientists are saying and hoping after discovering the surprising role of MTCH2 — a protein they’ve nicknamed Mitch — that appears to have a major influence on how cells manage energy and store fat. In a new … Read more
A simple lifestyle adjustment could potentially slow down the body’s biological aging process, according to new research. The study, published in the journal Aging, investigated how a diet change and easy exercise regimen affected men between the ages of 50 and 74 over a three-month period. Researchers designed a clinical trial involving 48 overweight men in … Read more
I was a sick kid — I’m talking genuinely, chronically ill. Mysterious symptoms kept me home from school and bouncing between specialists who spent most of my childhood trying — and failing — to figure out what was wrong. My mother, a lifelong fan of all things woo-woo, did what any desperate parent does: She … Read more
There really is an easy trick to curbing weight gain and reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. All it requires is getting to bed on time. New research shows that losing even just a bit of sleep over time can mean putting on a pound of weight in six weeks. At … Read more
Skip the protein shakes. This unconventional pre-workout might already be in your pantry — and you don’t even have to eat it. Sports researchers in Malaysia found that offering a whiff of chocolate to people while working out helped them increase their performance during leg exercises. “We know olfaction is powerfully wired into the brain’s … Read more
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The out-of-office message is on and the laptop is shut. The long-awaited vacation has finally begun. Then comes the sore throat, the stuffy nose and the pounding headache. The cruel irony? After weeks of pushing through deadlines and nonstop responsibilities, some high achievers find that the moment they finally slow down is when they start … Read more
Too many people are earning an F on their vitamin D. A study published in Nutrition Research found that 41.6% of American adults are deficient in it, and that number climbs even higher for certain groups — 82.1% for Black people, 69.2% for Hispanics. Vitamin D is essential for your body to function, and not … Read more
Stroll down the supplement aisle and you’ll find no shortage of labels, badges and buzzwords meant to put your mind at ease. Don’t be fooled. The US supplement industry is about as close to the Wild West as you can get. The Food and Drug Administration estimates there are more than 100,000 vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, … Read more