One Superfood Nutrient That Support Thyroid Health

Thyroid diseases are becoming common worldwide. In the US alone, about 20 million people have some type of thyroid condition. As the thyroid gland’s main role is to control the speed of your metabolism, even a slight imbalance can lead to significant health issues. Read More

Testosterone May Protect Bone Density in Menopause

Testosterone has historically been considered a ‘male’ sex hormone, but that outdated notion may be preventing better treatments for postmenopausal women. Read More

1 in 6 Dogs May Carry Human Mouth Parasite

There is a common myth that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s. That might make us feel better about being licked or slobbered on, but the truth is that a dog’s mouth holds as many microbes as our own — we even share some. Read More

Climate Change Should Be Declared a Global Health Emergency

As record heat interrupts work, overloads hospitals, and claims thousands of lives, international experts are calling for climate change to be officially recognized as a global health emergency. Read more

Gut Bacteria Linked to Fast Aging

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between the bacteria living in the human gut and the speed at which the body ages. Researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa found that certain gut microbes are associated with slower biological aging, while others are linked to faster aging. Read More

Common Anti-Inflammatory Arthritis Drugs Spread Viruses

Medications are designed to treat diseases and relieve symptoms, but some can also produce unintended effects that put patients at risk. Scientists at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) have discovered that a widely used class of anti-inflammatory medications may make it easier for certain viruses to infect cells and spread throughout the body. Read More

Peanuts may offer more than a convenient source of protein and healthy fats. New research suggests that eating them regularly could help the aging brain respond more effectively to insulin, a hormone that plays a key role in memory, learning, and communication between nerve cells. Read More