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September 10, 2026
A bird feeder outside your window may be doing more than attracting feathered visitors. In a recent study of people who feed birds in the U.S. and Canada, 95% said feeding and observing birds had a positive effect on their well-being. Participants...
September 9, 2026
Your liver works around the clock processing nutrients, removing waste and performing hundreds of functions that help keep you healthy. While no beverage can “detox” or cleanse your liver, staying properly hydrated helps it do its job....
September 8, 2026
Alcohol's connection to cancer may be much broader than many people realize. A new analysis found that estimated alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over three decades, rising from about 11,400 in 1990 to more than 23...
September 7, 2026
Happy Labor Day! Whether you're celebrating with a backyard cookout, heading to the beach, taking the boat out or simply enjoying one last taste of summer, today is a great opportunity to relax and spend time with the people you care about. If...
September 5, 2026
Two fermented dairy foods can look similar nutritionally while doing very different things for your body. Skyr, a thick Icelandic-style cultured dairy food, stands out for protein, while kefir, a fermented milk drink, offers a wider variety of...
September 4, 2026
Hair thinning has become a commonly reported concern among people taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. Until now, much of that shedding has been attributed to rapid changes in body weight, which can temporarily disrupt the hair...
September 3, 2026
You spend roughly a third of your life in bed, but you may be sharing it with more than you realize. While you sleep, sweat, body oils and dead skin cells accumulate on your sheets, providing food for dust mites and creating a warm environment where...
September 2, 2026
If you've spent years buying the same shoe size but still end up with pinching, rubbing or uncomfortable feet, the problem may not be your feet at all. A new study found that most women were wearing a shoe size that didn't match the size predicted...
September 1, 2026
Feeling better doesn't always mean the underlying problem in your gut has disappeared. New research suggests inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, may involve damaging changes in intestinal cells even...
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