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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.

When it comes to exercising for your heart's sake, you don't want to peak too early in life. Research suggests that to protect yourself against high blood pressure in your twilight years, you need to keep your exercise levels up through middle age. Read More.

For many adults with depression, moving your body may help almost as much as talk therapy — and in some cases, may land in the same neighborhood as antidepressant medication. Read More.

Eating fibre can improve health, lengthen lifespans, and even protect our brains. Yet many of us are still coming up short on this "essential nutrient". Read More.

The supplement, favoured by some weightlifters and sprinters, is now touted for healthy aging such as memory and cognitive issues during perimenopause and menopause. But the evidence on that isn't solid, doctors say. Read More.

Not everyone is a gym-lover, and that is completely okay. And if forcing yourself onto a treadmill feels more like punishment than self-care, you’re not alone. But according to new research out of the UK, the trick to actually enjoying exercise might be as simple as playing to your personality. Read More.