Millions of Americans battle chronic anxiety — but new research claiming a missing brain nutrient may be partly to blame is already drawing skepticism from experts who say the findings are far from conclusive. Using a non-invasive MRI-based technique that measures brain chemicals, researchers at UC Davis Health in California looked at data from 25 previous studies, … Read more
What’s in your cup might be working against what’s on your head. A sweeping new scientific review suggests that two of America’s favorite beverages may be quietly sabotaging your scalp — fueling hair loss and premature graying from the inside out. But before you pour your drink down the drain, there’s hope: a simple, widely … Read more
Veterinary epidemiologist Stephanie Venn-Watson found her porpoise two decades ago while studying the well-being of bottlenose dolphins the US Navy trains to protect ships and harbors. She noticed that the healthiest dolphins had higher levels of the saturated fatty acid C15:0. When the dolphins ate fish rich in C15:0, their insulin, glucose and cholesterol levels … Read more
Google searches for “does vitamin A help with measles” have skyrocketed by more than 5000% over the past month as the highly contagious virus continues to spread across the country. The surge in online interest comes after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touted vitamin A as a potential treatment for the … Read more
When it comes to healthy eating, veggies are always a good choice — but one takes the cake for being the healthiest. Watercress is the most nutrient-dense vegetable, receiving a perfect score of 100 in the CDC’s long-standing ranking of “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables (PFVs). Chinese cabbage is a close second with a score of … Read more
He’s got a gut feeling your diet could use more vitamin E. “We have studies that show that people who consistently meet their dietary requirements for vitamin E have a lower rate of certain gut diseases and a lower rate of fatty liver disease,” Florida gastroenterologist Joseph Salhab said in a trending TikTok this month. “Vitamin E … Read more