Health

Bananas are a smoothie staple, but a viral social media video has raised questions about whether they could reduce the nutritional benefits of other ingredients, such as blueberries.In a July appearance on the "Mel Robbins Podcast," Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical scientist and founder of FoundMyFitness, demonstrated how she likes to make her smoothies, which do not include bananas.Bananas contain polyphenol oxidase (PPO), an enzyme that can break down polyphenols, […]

Viagra could do more than give men a boost in the bedroom, as new research suggests it may have benefits for cancer patients.The prescription medication, which is manufactured and distributed by Viatris, is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow during sexual stimulation.It was originally developed to treat high blood pressure and chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart before researchers discovered its unexpected […]

Cutting off family members is becoming more and more common, leading experts to consider the drivers of the division.A 2025 YouGov survey found that 38% of U.S. adults are estranged from at least one family member, including siblings, parents, children or grandparents.Based on his research and work in the field of family estrangement, Dr. Richard L. Blake, a British psychologist and author based in Austin, Texas, shared the following five […]

Health officials on Long Island are warning residents about a rare but potentially serious tick-borne illness.Three probable cases of tularemia — also known as "rabbit fever" — have been confirmed by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (SCDHS)."SCDHS currently has three probable cases of tularemia this year," the agency said in a statement provided to local outlets. "Confirmation of a tularemia diagnosis requires a combination of laboratory testing and […]

GLP-1 medications have transformed diabetes and obesity treatment, but emerging research suggests their benefits could extend far beyond those purposes — potentially even aiding in cancer prevention and survival.Dr. Loren Rourke, a Texas-based board-certified breast cancer surgeon, author and speaker, said growing research suggests glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications — including Ozempic and Wegovy — may be associated with a lower risk of cancer diagnoses and recurrence. She pointed to findings presented […]

Eating less protein, not cutting calories, may be an easier path to a longer, healthier life for sedentary adults, according to a new scientific review.While previous research has long tied calorie restriction to improved lifespan and lower rates of age-related disease, studies have found that many people have difficulty maintaining strict low-calorie diets.A review of more than 350 studies published in the journal Cell Press Blue suggests that targeted protein […]

Two people in Michigan have died in connection with the state's sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak, marking a rare fatal outcome from the intestinal parasite, health officials said Monday.The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) said the deaths were identified as part of the ongoing outbreak, which has so far sickened 11,234 people statewide. As of Thursday, 193 people with reported infections said they had been hospitalized.According to the agency, […]

As more Americans prioritize staying mobile and independent as they age, experts are pointing to a surprisingly simple measure of health.The number of times a person can rise from a chair in 30 seconds can be an indicator of lower-body strength, which is closely linked to mobility, functional fitness and healthy aging.Interest in the test appears to be growing, with online searches for "sit to stand exercise" up 287% over […]

Consuming less sugar during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later, according to new research.A study published in Neurology found that people who were exposed to less sugar before birth and during their first one to two years of life had up to a 23% lower risk of developing dementia compared with those born after sugar became widely available again.Researchers examined […]