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Florida health officials revealed that more than half of the candies they tested contained detectable arsenic, raising fresh concerns about how heavy metals slip into foods marketed to children. Read More.

Once a diet fad hits TikTok or Instagram, it kind of takes on a life of its own. Such is the case with sardine fasting. The idea is that you eat nothing but sardines to get your body to burn fat. Read More.

The neuroscientist, health guru, and controversial podcaster Andrew Huberman just revealed something that has his fans fuming — but also not all that surprised. Read More.

A major hurdle many face with age is the natural loss of lean muscle. Research shows that, after the age of 30, you can lose 3% to 8% of muscle mass every decade if you don’t perform regular resistance training or consume adequate protein. Read More.

Millions of Americans walk around with high cholesterol and never know it. Now researchers say a simple, cheap pantry staple may help bring LDL levels down — and fast. Read More.

A team at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy reports that a mouth-dwelling bacterium tied to periodontal disease could help set breast cancer in motion and make it more aggressive. Read More.

Dr. Katharine Phillips, a psychiatry professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, has treated muscle dysmorphia patients for more than 30 years and says the obsession can get extreme. Read More.

We all know that weightlifting is great for building muscle—and it has fantastic potential to improve (and maintain) bone strength. But what you might not know is that recent research suggests that weightlifting has the potential to boost your memory, tighten your focus and improve overall brain function. BRB—I’m headed to the gym! Read More.

Monk fruit has long been known as a zero-calorie sweetener. But new research shows the fruit is quietly carrying far more nutritional power than anyone realized. Scientists digging into its peel and pulp found a potent mix of antioxidants... Read More.

While you don't need to be strict about healthy eating, the food choices you make regularly can affect your long-term health — especially when it comes to one nutrient in particular. Read More.

There are two key strategies for upping the protein and fiber in this pasta dish. The first is doubling up on the protein sources. Many similar recipes will call for sausage or chickpeas. This one uses both, which packs in the nutrients. In each serving, the sausage contributes just over 9 grams, and the chickpeas 10.5 grams. Read More.

A new study says that regularly participating in a variety of different types of physical activity, such as running, cycling, and swimming, may be the best way to help prolong your lifespan. Read More.

A major new review of research suggests bamboo shoots aren’t just a crunchy add-on to stir-fries. They may offer meaningful benefits for blood sugar, heart health, gut balance, and inflammation — making them an unexpected contender in the growing world of natural “superfoods.” Read More.

The ideal amount of omega-3 fatty acids can vary based on your individual needs. Some research suggests that higher levels may be helpful for heart health, while different amounts may support brain function. Read More.

Very low exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) can have lasting effects on health. In studies of adult rats that were exposed before birth, researchers observed long-term changes in gene activity that differed by sex. Read More.