Health

One specific spice could function as anatural antidepressant, an expert says.Saffron, found in popular foods and drinks like paella and herbal teas, has shown promise for its ability to boost mood [...]

Scientists may have found a way to stopAlzheimer’s damagebefore it starts — by "melting" the tiny protein clumps that are the early triggers of the disease.Alzheimer’s has long been linked to harmf[...]

A high schoolin Maineis ditching detention in favor of disciplinary hikes.As part of its "detention hikes" program, Morse High School in Bath, Maine, is offering students the option to go for a wal[...]

A U.S.Navy veteran who's broken seven world records says the key to stayingstrong and healthyas you age is consistency, recovery and smart training.At 38, Mike McCastle, a performance coach from La[...]

With over 32 million Americans battlingfood allergies, health advocates and officials are looking for the root cause — which includes looking into microbiomes.The Food Allergy Fund (FAF) hosted a f[...]

Scientists studying an existingblood pressure drugcalled hydralazine accidentally discovered that it could potentially fight cancer.Hydralazine has been used to treat high blood pressure since the [...]

A plant-based eating plan known as the Portfolio Diet is gaining attention for its potential tolower cholesterol— and research suggests it may be as effective as some prescription drugs.Reportedly [...]

Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported thelowest smoking rateson record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy."Overall, the dec[...]

Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get agreat night’s sleep.A TikTok trend called the "potato bed" has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillow[...]

A common diabetes drug could dampen some of the key benefits of exercise, a new study has found.Researchers from Rutgers University discovered that adults who took metformin, a widely used generic [...]