When you’re sick, you know it. But sometimes it’s hard to tell if you have a cold, the flu, or even allergies. These three unpleasant conditions share similar symptoms, so it can be easy to mistake one for another — especially during the time of year when all three are prevalent. Hello, spring! But to…

Iron deficiency affects as many women after menopause as it does before. Yet three new studies prove iron is so essential for brain function that just avoiding low levels — or restoring them if they’re if they’re already low — can cut your risk of Alzheimer’s disease 38 percent. Here’s how to do it. Get…

Roughly half of women and about 10 percent of men over the age of 40 dye their hair. But no matter how safe companies claim their products are, there are still questions about what all of those chemicals do to someone’s long-term health. In particular, can years of permanent hair-dyeing increase a person’s risk of…

You likely already know that underactive thyroid symptoms can wreak havoc on your weight. But dips in thyroid hormones can also cause fluctuations in brain metabolism, leading to forgetfulness, anxiety, and more. “At least half of women with a slow thyroid experience psychological symptoms, say Richard Shames, MD. The good news? If thyroid problems are…

If you haven’t heard too much about zinc health benefits, expect that to change very soon. Recent research has found that zinc may help protect against oxidative stress, which is one of the main causes of aging and low life expectancy. And here’s where it gets interesting: Zinc can actually team up with some of…

After a 2016 car accident left US Army Pvt. Shamika Burrage without her entire left ear, she thought she’d just replace it with a prosthetic. But the doctors at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, stepped up to give her a life-changing transplant instead — by growing a new ear right on…

Have you ever attended a friend’s outdoor barbecue and wondered, “Why do mosquitoes only bite me?” (If so, you’re probably dreading any upcoming Labor Day shindigs, which might require spending hours in the sun being eaten alive by these pesky bloodsuckers.) It appears as though some species of mosquitoes exhibit a preference when it comes…

After experiencing a severe reaction to hypertension medication, Camille Jamerson set out to find a natural way to reduce her high blood pressure. She never imagined just how much success a natural sip could deliver! One morning in 2019, Camille Jamerson woke to find that her face felt numb on one side. When the numbness…

This just in from Harvard researchers: Melatonin helps you sleep more soundly, reduces harmful inflammation, and improves insulin sensitivity, cutting your risk of breast, uterine, and ovarian cancers 32 percent — and your risk of diabetes, stroke, and migraines 50 percent. Here are some ways you can keep your melatonin high. Take 5-HTP. Although you can…