Max-dose statins save lives—here’s why doctors are starting strong
There is broad consensus that the overall body of evidence shows lowering LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol provides both statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits...
five ways ginger could benefit your health
From warming winter teas to zesty stir-fries, ginger (Zingiber officinale) has long been a kitchen staple. But beyond its culinary...
This gut hormone could explain 40% of IBS-D cases—and lead to...
High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many cases of chronic diarrhea and help explain up to 40%...
Science tested 64 natural remedies for depression—only a few actually work
Most people have heard of St John's Wort and omega-3s. But did you know there are a lot more over-the-counter herbal products and supplements...
This sugar substitute does more than sweeten — it kills cancer...
Stevia may provide more benefits than as a zero-calorie sugar substitute. When fermented with bacteria isolated from banana leaves, stevia extract kills off pancreatic...
Why Trump’s leg swelling could be a warning sign for millions
In light of reports from the White House that President Donald J. Trump has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI), the American Heart...
Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking and jogging may be the best forms of exercise to improve sleep quality and ease insomnia, suggest the findings of...
1,000-year-old health hacks are trending—and backed by science
It turns out the Dark Ages weren't all that dark! According to new research, medieval medicine was way more sophisticated than previously thought, and...
How a hidden brain circuit fuels fibromyalgia, migraines, and PTSD
Pain isn't just a physical sensation -- it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term...
Acid-busting diet triggers 13-pound weight loss in just 16 weeks
Compared with a Mediterranean diet, dietary acid load decreased significantly on a low-fat vegan diet and was associated with weight loss, according to a...
