New Study Highlights Risk-Based Screening — and the Role of Nutrition in Breast Health A large new clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) is raising an important question: Do all women need annual mammograms, or should screening be tailored to individual risk? The study does not suggest abandoning mammograms. […]
What They Are — Why They Form — How to Treat Them Safely What Is a Corn? A corn is an area of thickened, hardened skin that develops in response to repeated pressure or friction. Corns are the body’s way of protecting itself — but they can become painful and limit walking if left untreated. […]
How everyday food choices shape long-term health One of the most powerful tools for protecting long-term health does not come from a prescription pad or a medical procedure. It comes from the food choices made every day. Large population studies consistently show that diet plays a major role in cancer risk, particularly cancers of the […]
A stroke is a true medical emergency. Brain tissue depends on a constant supply of oxygenated blood, and when that supply is interrupted—even briefly—permanent damage can occur. Rapid recognition and immediate emergency care can be the difference between recovery and lifelong disability. Legitimate Stroke Warning Signs The following symptoms are well-established in neurology and emergency […]
Every year around Christmas and New Year’s, hospitals see a predictable spike in heart attacks and heart rhythm disturbances. In fact, cardiologists report that Christmas Eve is the single highest-risk day of the year for cardiac events. This seasonal pattern is so consistent it has a name: Holiday Heart Syndrome. What causes “holiday heart”? Holiday […]
A recent global analysis published in Nutrition Research Reviews found that approximately 76% of people worldwide are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA—two fats essential for cardiovascular health. This widespread deficiency may help explain why heart disease remains the leading cause of death, despite decades of focus on cholesterol levels alone. Omega-3 fatty acids play […]
As a new, more aggressive flu strain circulates this winter, many people are asking an important question: Is relying on the flu shot alone enough? Increasingly, both doctors and independent researchers are saying the answer is no — especially when vaccine effectiveness is inconsistent and immune systems are already under strain. What Doctors Say About This Year’s Flu Medical […]
For years, people with digestive trouble have been told to avoid bread altogether. The common belief is that bread slows digestion, worsens bloating, and contributes to constipation. New research suggests that belief is only partly true. According to recently published dietary guidelines from King’s College London, one type of bread stands out as an exception: rye bread. What […]
As winter storms sweep across the country, cardiologists are warning that snow shoveling may pose a serious — and often underestimated — risk to heart health, especially for middle-aged and older adults. Research shows that heavy snow removal can place sudden and extreme strain on the cardiovascular system, sometimes comparable to a medical stress test […]
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people, and new research is exploring whether nutrition may play a supporting role in brain chemistry related to stress and emotional regulation. A recent analysis suggests that people with certain anxiety disorders may have lower levels of choline in specific brain regions, but experts caution against oversimplifying the findings. What […]
Energy drinks are often marketed as harmless performance boosters, but a recent medical case highlights how excessive consumption can carry serious health risks. Doctors in the United Kingdom reported that a 50-year-old man suffered a stroke after regularly consuming large amounts of energy drinks, according to a case study published in BMJ Case Reports by […]
Hot chocolate is a winter favorite, but recent headlines claim it may weaken bones because of its sugar content. Like many nutrition stories, the truth is more nuanced. Sugar intake does matter for bone health—but hot chocolate itself is not the real culprit. The larger issue is overall diet pattern, not an occasional warm drink. The Sugar–Bone Connection: […]
As cities grow larger and space becomes tighter, one question keeps coming up: how will we grow fresh food close to where people live? A futuristic project unveiled at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan offers one possible answer—a compact, self-contained food dome that works like a miniature ecosystem. Known as the “Source of Life” dome, this structure shows […]
Sick With a Cold? Why Some “Comfort Foods” Can Actually Make You Feel Worse When cold and flu season hits, many people instinctively reach for comfort foods. Unfortunately, some of the most common choices can slow recovery, worsen symptoms, and place extra stress on the immune system. While nutrition alone won’t cure a viral illness, […]
Glycine is the simplest amino acid structurally, yet it plays a surprisingly large role in human health. While often overlooked because the body can synthesize it, glycine is best understood as a “conditionally essential” amino acid—meaning that under stress, illness, aging, or inflammation, the body’s demand can exceed its ability to produce enough. Modern research increasingly […]