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Collagen has quietly become one of the most aggressively marketed products in wellness. Walk into any supplement aisle, and you’ll see it everywhere — powders, capsules, drinks — all promising smoother skin, stronger joints, and a more “youthful” body. Read More.

In Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale, “The Princess and the Pea,” a prince tests whether a young woman is, in fact, a princess. In order to authenticate her nobility, his mother (the queen) places a single pea at the bottom of the woman’s bed, beneath 20 mattresses and 20 quilts. Read More.

Two researchers explain how endometriosis drives a whole body immune response due to inflammation, urging the medical community to see it as a whole-body issue. Read More.

Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run, according to recent research. Read More.

A large study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology followed more than 53,000 adults over eight years and found something most people overlook. Read More.

For approximately 30% of people living with depression, standard medications and therapy simply do not work—a condition known as treatment-resistant depression. Researchers are now investigating Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as a potential lifeline for these patients. Read More.

Vapes containing nicotine are likely to cause lung and oral cancers, according to a new Australian review of evidence. Read More.

The lifelong Wyoming resident was in her 50s when she was literally struck by a truck, cycling down a busy Laramie street on a lunch break from her job as a geologic map-maker at the University of Wyoming. Read More.

Every few years, something new gets positioned as the answer to aging, and right now, NAD sits at the center of that conversation. The pitch is hard to miss: increase this one molecule, and you may restore energy, sharpen mental clarity, and slow the biological clock. Read More.

Sleep data captured with a wearable device could help clinicians better tailor care by identifying patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may need additional support to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, according to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health. Read More.

A first-of-its-kind study in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory test scores in people over age 60. Read More.

“Hiking can significantly increase your calorie needs,” said Jackie Newgent, a registered dietitian nutritionist and trained chef who lives in Los Angeles. By how much depends on how tough the trail is and how hard you push yourself. Read More.

In fact, in the right context, stress is one of the most useful tools the human brain has. It sharpens your focus, heightens awareness, and prepares you to act. Without it, you wouldn’t meet deadlines, solve problems, or respond effectively when something actually matters. Read More.

Bombarded with ads promising “miracle” antiaging supplements and skin-care routines? There’s more to aging gracefully than popping pills or slathering on creams. Read More.

Shopping for bread can be overwhelming. With so many options available, knowing what types to buy can be difficult, especially if nutrition is a priority. It doesn't help that many store-bought packaged breads have extensive ingredient lists, which can be daunting to navigate. Read More.