Health

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July 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Magnesium and melatonin supplements displayed side by side, highlighting two common sleep aids studied for their effects on next-day focus and cognition.

Magnesium or melatonin: both help you sleep, but only one may sharpen your focus the next day, though the difference isn’t what you’d guess

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July 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM

A close-up of a young child playing with a brightly colored, textured toy, illustrating sensory engagement.

A German study found that children with autism may hold their earliest memories more vividly, a finding that could change how we understand them

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July 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM

A person looking thoughtfully at a continuous glucose monitor on their phone, surrounded by symbols of emotional balance and physical health.

If you live with diabetes, managing glucose is only half the battle; psychologists say the emotional toll is what no one prepares you for

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July 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Medical illustration of an injection used in experimental osteoarthritis research designed to promote cartilage repair and regenerate damaged joints.

Doctors long said your worn joints can’t heal, but a single injection may reverse osteoarthritis in weeks for a reason that surprised researchers

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July 16, 2026 at 7:45 AM

Bottle of probiotic capsules alongside foods that support a healthy gut microbiome, including yogurt and fermented products.

You can’t reprogram your gut with a single capsule; experts warn the probiotics you trust may not do what you think

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July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A medical professional discussing health screenings with a patient, highlighting the importance of regular prostate checkups.

Urologists say the prostate cancer symptom most men over 50 ignore isn’t what you’d expect, but catching it early changes everything

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July 14, 2026 at 10:35 AM

Healthcare professional performing a noninvasive liver examination to detect liver fibrosis before symptoms develop.

Pere Ginés, liver specialist: “liver disease develops very slowly and without symptoms,” and the reason you should get tested anyway is sobering

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July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Medical illustration or brain imaging representing microscopic blood clots linked to Alzheimer's disease progression and reduced brain blood flow.

It’s not what you’d guess, a common condition is now linked to triple the Alzheimer’s risk, and the surprising study finding will unsettle you

By Metabolic

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July 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Person with diabetes inspecting their feet while wearing warm winter socks and protective footwear to help prevent foot injuries during cold weather.

If you have diabetes, winter footwear hides a foot risk most people never think about, and the precaution doctors urge will surprise you

By Metabolic

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July 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Laboratory research on a copper-based compound that reduced toxic amyloid beta proteins and improved memory performance in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model.

A copper-based drug cleared toxic Alzheimer’s proteins and restored memory in the lab, and the breakthrough it points is curious

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July 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM

A physician reviewing cardiovascular health markers with a patient during a routine preventative checkup.

Doctor reveals the three daily habits behind a longer life, and the reason they work has less to do with diet than you’d expect

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July 12, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Older adult taking the DigiDiaDem online memory screening test on a computer, a free tool designed to assess cognitive function and speech.

If you’re over 50 and quietly worried about your memory, scientists built a free, online test that checks your brain in minutes

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July 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM

Colorful Mediterranean-style foods rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, fish, nuts, and olive oil that support an anti-inflammatory eating pattern.

Science says your plate may quietly fuel inflammation in your body, and the anti-inflammatory eating pattern that calms it is simpler than you think

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July 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM

A healthcare professional checking a patient's blood pressure using an automated digital upper arm monitor in a clinical setting.

This is the ideal blood pressure for your age, and the single number that helps prevent heart attacks and strokes

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July 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM

A person walking along the sandy shoreline at sunrise, representing the gentle physical activity and sunlight exposure that benefits bone health.

It’s not the sea that strengthens your bones, it’s the three things the beach quietly gives you

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July 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM

Residents in a collaborative cohousing community designed to promote social connection, shared spaces, and healthier living environments.

It’s not just where you live, it’s how: epidemiologists say your home may be quietly harming your health, and here’s their fix

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July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

$Person pointing to a painful elbow with a bone illustration, representing bone health, calcium, vitamin D, and fracture risk.$

It’s not that calcium and vitamin D failed: a bone expert explains why a new study has it wrong and you should keep taking them

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July 9, 2026 at 1:45 PM

Healthcare professional measuring a patient's blood pressure during a routine cardiovascular health screening.

Science says the same thing happens in your body before most heart attacks and strokes, and this is the sign to watch for