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In some families, recipes are passed down through the generations like heirlooms. Likewise, old food myths about cooking have been handed down, too. While they may not be cherished, exactly, these age-old beliefs, possibly held by descendants from the distant past, still have the power to perplex and shape our culinary habits. We turned to nutrition experts to demystify some of the most common ones. Read More.

It feels like there’s never been a better time to go through menopause, thanks to new treatment options and growing research in this space. You may have heard about Veozah, the FDA-approved non-hormonal prescription pill that can help ease hot flashes and night sweats. As it turns out, Veozah may do even more than originally advertised. Read More.

I hear this constantly: "I stopped eating bananas because I read fruit is basically candy." Every time, I have to walk it back. As a nutritional biochemist, I can tell you that the science doesn't support that fear, and treating whole fruit like a dessert does more harm than good. Read More.

Weight loss can negatively affect bone health—but not with these science-backed tips. Read More.

If you’ve never experienced a gout flare-up, understand that there’s absolutely nothing funny about it. The condition, a type of inflammatory arthritis, can feel like exactly that: flames. Shooting, burning, explosive pain – powerful and often sudden. Read More.

It's no secret that the world of healthcare (especially in the US) has taken a nosedive off a cliff in the past decade or so. While I'm grateful for modern medicine and things like vaccines, dealing with doctors these days is often as frustrating, if not more than, dealing with the condition you're trying to get treated. This is especially true if you're a woman. Read More.

Cooking methods that use less added fat and lower temperatures, like steaming and poaching, are generally among the healthiest options. Read More.

About two out of three Americans have some level of cognitive decline by the age of 70. Given that, it’s understandable to want to keep your mind sharp as you age. And one study suggests that eating eggs may help. Read More.

As Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continue to rise, many people are looking for ways to protect their brain health as they age. Read More.

Every January brings renewed focus on health. But when it comes to the brain, the science points in a clear direction: long-term cognitive health doesn’t come from one dramatic change. It comes from supporting a small number of core systems consistently over time. Read More.

Drinking a shot of olive oil every morning has ancient roots and is trending for its potential health benefits. Read More.

When hot flashes and night sweats are making life uncomfortable and interrupting your sleep, it doesn’t take long to start feeling desperate. But that doesn’t mean you should reach for unproven ideas circulating on social media. Read More.

Just a couple of hours of strength training each week could have surprisingly powerful effects on longevity. People who lifted weights for around 90 to 120 minutes weekly had a 13% lower risk of dying early, with especially large reductions in deaths from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Pairing strength training with regular aerobic exercise was even more impressive, lowering overall death risk by about 45%. Read More.

That tub of yogurt in your fridge is doing more than you think. From stronger bones to a calmer gut, here's the real breakdown of what a daily serving does to your body. Read More.

My wife, Autumn, has spent nearly a quarter of the past four years in ERs and hospitals, untangling and battling three chronic conditions — and a shamefully broken U.S. medical system. Read More.