A new study found that compounds in many plant-based oils, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The findings “support the long-standing recommendation to increase the amount of plant foods people eat,” the study’s lead author, Fenglei Wang, PhD, a research associate at the Harvard T.H….
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
A new study has found that herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1)—the common virus behind cold sores—may be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. The report, published in BMJ Open on May 20, found that people who take antiviral medications also have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. Scientists are eager to understand…
If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you may have seen creators hyping up the proposed benefits of mouth taping. The “hack” involves using tape to keep your mouth shut while you sleep. The thinking is, if you force yourself to breathe through your nose, you’ll wake up feeling more refreshed and avoid…
Energy drinks are hugely popular, but you may have seen some alarming headlines in recent days about how they might be harming your health. “Study: Common energy drink ingredient linked to increased cancer risk,” one reads. Another claims: “Urgent warning issued about cancer-causing energy drinks.” The headlines trace back to a study recently published in…
