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Tattoos can cause lifelong changes to the body’s immunity as well as affect vaccine responses, according to a new study. Read More.

On average, humans fart up to 23 times a day, but not all of those toots are created equal. Research shows that women’s gas smells worse than men’s, and there’s a scientific reason why. Read More.

That beer belly a guy’s toting around could mean trouble for his heart, a new study says. Said belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure, researchers reported Monday at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting in Chicago. Read More.

Many multivitamins promise to cover at least 100% of your daily needs for over 20 different nutrients. However, it's usually best to prioritize food sources for your nutritional needs. Read More.

A growing body of research keeps pointing to the same uncomfortable truth: the fat you carry deep inside your belly may be aging your brain faster than you think. And a new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting just delivered more evidence that muscle mass — not just weight — may play a major role in protecting long-term brain health. Read More.

For decades, Americans have been told to keep their LDL cholesterol — the so-called “bad” cholesterol — as low as possible to protect their hearts. But new research out of Italy suggests that when LDL drops too low, something unexpected may happen: the risk of type 2 diabetes rises. Read More.

From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, holiday togetherness comes with a catch: a spike in the viruses that thrive when we all gather inside. Read More.

Spinach and pomegranates are top picks for reducing inflammation, thanks to their rich nutrients and antioxidants. Read More.

Most people are impressed by marathon runners and Olympic athletes who can seriously run like the wind or jump like a mountain lion. You can fine-tune your fitness by staying dedicated to your strength training. Read More.

There's growing interest among women to take GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide for weight loss after giving birth and while breastfeeding. Is it safe for the baby? Doctors explain. Read More.

America’s most popular cooking oil — the same one hiding in salad dressings, fryers, frozen foods, and fast-food bags — may be more than an innocent kitchen staple. A new study in the Journal of Lipid Research suggests soybean oil could trigger obesity through a biochemical pathway that goes far beyond calorie count. Read More.

Coffee drinkers may already know the benefits that come with their morning pick-me-up, from feeling happier to fending off illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and even Parkinson’s disease. Read More.

When it comes to describing what an antioxidant is, it’s all in the name: Antioxidants counter oxidants. And that’s a good thing. Oxidants can damage the structure and function of the chemicals in your body critical to life – like the proteins and lipids within your cells, and your DNA, which stores genetic information. Read More.

After 30 days — although you can also do them just twice a week — you should see improvements in your muscular strength, endurance, and balance. Read More.

If you think chronic disease arrives without warning, think again. Most illnesses don’t explode overnight — they simmer. Quietly. Steadily. Often for years. And at the center of that slow-motion wreck? A metabolism that’s losing its ability to do the one job it’s designed for: turn food into usable energy. Read More.