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Heat and smoke can be a health hazard — combined it's worse
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Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees
If you like to eat blueberries, apples, almonds and other fruits that require pollination, you can thank a honeybee. Farmers could not grow these crops without the essential service bees provide."We...
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Beekeepers struggle to keep crops pollinated after half their colonies died...
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Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation
When we dream about summer vacation, we imagine the good stuff: Warm days, cool breezes, with lots of laughter and good vibes. And time off is definitely good for our health, yet it's not always smooth...
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Critics say the FDA could do more to regulate caffeinated energy drinks
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8 mistakes to avoid if you're going out in the heat
It's hot — which shouldn't come as a surprise in July. But this summer's heat is breaking records around the world, and in the U.S. this week, a heat dome is afflicting the Southwest with ultrahigh...
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WHO says aspartame is a 'possible carcinogen.' The FDA disagrees
A committee of 25 international experts has determined that aspartame may "possibly" cause cancer in people, according to a report released Thursday by the World Health Organization.This new...
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How to avoid heat-related illnesses
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How to avoid heat-related illnesses
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What happened when a doctor only ate ultra-processed foods for a month
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An ultra-processed diet made this doctor sick. Now he's studying why
Eating processed food is nothing new. Humans have been crushing grains to make bread for thousands of years. But in recent decades, our food supply has shifted, with an increasing number of...
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What happened when a doctor only ate ultra-processed foods for a month
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Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here's why
If you're feeling a bit brain-fogged these days, you might not be wrong to blame it on the heat.Several summers back, researchers in Boston studied young adults living in college dorm rooms during a...
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The weight loss drug Wegovy may do more than help people lose weight
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COVID cases are rising this summer. Fall boosters are just around the corner
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A sesame allergy law has made it harder to avoid the seed. Here's why
For years, people with sesame seed allergies have been vulnerable to allergic reactions from accidental exposures, in part, because sesame wasn't always listed on ingredient labels. For example, sesame...
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Fish oil labels are misleading, new study shows
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Prescriptions for fresh fruits and vegetables help boost heart health
The idea of food as medicine dates back to the ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates, and a new study adds to the evidence that a diet full of fruits and vegetables can help improve heart health. The...
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Here are some life-enhancing habits from communities where people live the...
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7 habits to live a healthier life, inspired by the world's longest-lived...
At a time when life expectancy in the U.S. has dipped and diet-related disease is a leading cause of death, it's no wonder that Dan Buettner's decades-long exploration of centenarians who thrive in the...
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Popular nasal decongestant doesn't relieve congestion, FDA advisers say
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People who adopt healthy habits can reduce risk of depressive episodes,...
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These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds
If an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, here's a strategy that may help boost your mental health: Spend the next week observing your daily habits. You can jot them down in a journal to keep...
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Funding for infant nutrition program at risk
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Vegetarianism may be in your genes
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The virus that causes COVID can directly infect plaque cells in the arteries
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Vegetarianism may be in the genes, study finds
Updated October 5, 2023 at 8:33 AM ETPeople are motivated to try a vegetarian diet for different reasons – from ethical and religious, to potential health and environmental benefits. But many people...
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Can cooking and gardening at school inspire better nutrition? Ask these kids
Farm to school events are happening all over the country this month aimed at bringing fresh food to students' plates.And, after a decline in nutrition education in U.S. schools in recent decades,...
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There's renewed pressure on the FDA to ban synthetic food dye Red No. 3
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FDA faces pressure to act nationwide on red dye in food
There's new pressure on the Food and Drug Administration to take action on the synthetic food coloring, red No. 3, after California passed a law to ban it last week.California became the first state to...
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Too much red meat is linked to a 50% increase in Type 2 diabetes risk
People who routinely eat a lot of red meat may be increasing their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Processed meats, like bacon and hot dogs, are linked to an even higher...
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There's renewed pressure on the FDA to ban synthetic food dye Red No. 3
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With the help of AI, cardiologists can predict who will develop A-Fib
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AI could help detect irregular heart rhythms in EKGs that humans can't see
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Worldwide, women cook twice as much as men: One country bucks the trend
A new survey finds the gender gap in 'home cooking' has widened, with women cooking more meals than men in nearly every country worldwide. Women cooked just under nine meals per week, on average, in...
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Globally, women are cooking twice as many meals as men
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Tai chi helps boost memory, study finds. One type seems most beneficial
Your keys aren't in the spot you thought you left them? Can't recall the title of a book? I've had those moments.Amid our busy lives, distraction or fatigue may explain our forgetfulness. But instances...
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Adding brain games during tai chi can help keep the mind sharp
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Hearing loss can lead to deadly falls, but hearing aids may cut the risk
If your hearing begins to decline, your risk of falling may rise. Research shows older adults with mild hearing loss are at a greater risk — more than double— of falling. Though it's not exactly clear...
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Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost...
It's 8 a.m., and your in-box is filling up. You spot an email about a colleague's promotion. Do you scroll past or take a moment to give props? Or, you're in line at the coffee shop, where it's easy to...
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Only one-third of people eligible to take life-saving Statins are doing so
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Only about 1/3 of people who'd benefit from statin medications are taking them
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Acts of generosity — like giving gifts — brings happiness, research shows
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Inspired by 'blue zones': 7 daily habits to live a longer, healthier life
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In this longevity lab, scientists are looking for ways to slow aging down
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Asthma drug can help reduce allergic reactions for those with severe food...
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Strength training does more than build muscle. Its hidden benefits are massive
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
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Study finds link between quality of sibling relationships and loneliness,...
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Mammograms should start at age 40, hormone therapy for menopause is safe,...
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