Half of Americans say they eat fast food for dinner at least some of the time, even though these pit stop meals are often packed with calories, sodium, and saturated fat. Citing convenience as the primary reason for drive-thru dinners, 87% of respondents to a survey by Tastewise said they would like to see healthier … Read more
Could a vitamin be the secret to a smarter baby? Groundbreaking new research suggests that taking folic acid, a type of B vitamin, early in pregnancy can significantly boost a child’s verbal and behavioral skills by the time they turn six. “Our study provides new information showing a positive connection between taking folic acid during … Read more
A woman claims her Oura ring detected her cancer symptoms before she was diagnosed with lymphoma. Nikki Gooding, a Virginia-based family aesthetics nurse practitioner, shared that concerning data generated from her Oura ring encouraged her to seek medical treatment. The smart ring, which resembles a wedding band, tracks various health metrics, calculating people’s movement, temperature, … Read more
A puzzling discovery has left doctors scratching their heads: The brain of an American woman with Down syndrome showed all the classic signs of Alzheimer’s disease, yet she remained symptom-free throughout her lifetime. The patient enrolled in the Alzheimer Biomarker Consortium–Down Syndrome, which was created to explore how the two conditions are connected. She also … Read more
Normally, we prefer our bowels to keep it low-key. But experts say that silence is exactly what allows colorectal cancer to fly under the radar and turn deadly. “Some patients reach stage 4 without noticeable symptoms,” Dr. Parul Shukla, regional chief of colorectal surgery for Northwell Westchester, told The Post. “By the time symptoms appear … Read more
Beauty and brains that age slowly — turns out that women can have it all! Men have an X and a Y chromosome, while women have two X chromosomes. Scientists have long dismissed one of the female X chromosomes as largely inactive, not doing much of anything. A new study reports that this dormant chromosome … Read more
An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause. The person who died was unvaccinated and did not seek medical care, a state health department spokesperson said in a statement. The person’s exact age and other details … Read more
There’s nothing better than watching a slab of fresh butter soften and sizzle as you circle it around the skillet. If just the thought of it makes you jump with ghee, you butter beware — that innocent little rectangle could be melting your chances at longevity. A new study in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine … Read more
Stretch marks: Nobody asks for them, but most of us get them. Whether it’s from pregnancy, puberty or sudden weight gain, these pesky lines love to make an appearance. Some wear their stretch marks like badges of honor, but for others, it’s a never-ending battle to get rid of them — no matter the cost. … Read more
If you’re in yours 20s, 30s, or early 40s, you might think you’re too young to get colon cancer. But rates are on the rise in people under 50, increasing 1.4% every year — to the confusion and alarm of health professionals. Photographer and cancer survivor Lindsey Jayn is one of those head-scratching cases. She … Read more