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September 25, 2026
Cassava, also known as yuca, is a starchy root vegetable that offers more than carbohydrates. One of its most interesting components is resistant starch, a type of carbohydrate that escapes digestion in the small intestine and travels to the large...
September 24, 2026
Your vitamin D is at the highest point it will reach all year. From here it falls for six months, and the decline starts while the weather still looks like summer. When to Boost Your Immune System Before Fall Start in mid-September. To effectively...
September 23, 2026
Fall is officially here, bringing back the familiar flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. But these seasonal favorites aren't just about making your kitchen smell like autumn. Herbs and spices contain bioactive plant compounds called...
September 21, 2026
Ingredients used to keep processed foods fresh longer may come with an unexpected downside for your heart. A study of more than 112,000 adults found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives was associated with greater risks of high...
September 18, 2026
Serious liver damage can develop with few obvious warning signs. A new study of about 2,400 adults with biopsy-confirmed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, commonly known as fatty liver disease, found that about one-quarter of...
September 17, 2026
Curling up with a good book may be doing much more than helping you relax. A new review suggests reading for pleasure is associated with better mental health, greater empathy and benefits for brain health throughout life. Among adults, reading has...
September 16, 2026
Your body may give you clues when it isn't getting everything it needs. Unexplained fatigue, hair loss, brittle nails, dry skin and even bleeding gums can sometimes be associated with nutrient deficiencies. While these symptoms can have many causes,...
September 15, 2026
Who is feeling the most exhausted? One country is reporting remarkably high levels of fatigue. A large survey found that 71.5% of adults in the U.S. experienced fatigue on multiple days over a three-month period, while about one in six said they...
September 14, 2026
That morning cup of coffee or tea may come with an unexpected consideration, and it has nothing to do with caffeine. A large analysis involving roughly 980,000 adults found that people who preferred their beverages very hot had a higher risk of...
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