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05/06/2026

One more way to reduce inflammation.

In a new study, researchers examined the effects of coffee with milk and the results were promising. Researchers found that polyphenols in coffee may benefit from being paired with amino acids found in milk. When polyphenols are paired with amino acids, it can boost the anti-inflammatory properties....

05/05/2026

Massages really are good for us.

Massages feel good, but do they actually speed muscle recovery? Turns out, they do. Scientists applied precise, repeated forces to injured mouse leg muscles and found that they recovered stronger and faster than untreated muscles, likely because the compression squeezed inflammation-causing cells ou...

05/04/2026

Get help if you are experiencing depression.

"I think it's huge to get help and it saves lives," Prescott said.

05/01/2026

Facebook addiction is real.

Former executive Tim Kendall told U.S. lawmakers that Facebook is "fundamentally addictive ... causing all kinds of mental health issues, and I think it's eroding aspects of society."

04/30/2026

Even light work outs can improve brain function.

A 10-minute session of light exercise, like tai chi or yoga, can significantly enhance memory-related brain function, according to new research from UC Irvine and Japan s University of Tsukuba. Using advanced brain imaging, scientists found increased connectivity in regions linked to memory immediat...

04/29/2026

Do you suffer from anxiety?

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S., affecting millions of people every year. In this article, learn how to treat anxiety naturally.

04/28/2026

Healthy teeth, healthy brain.

Researchers are stressing that poor dental health can lead to issues elsewhere in the body, including a decline in brain healh

04/27/2026

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04/24/2026

Physical touch is important for all human beings.

"Research shows that even gentle touch from a stranger can make us feel more connected to the world around you," Dr, Jen Hartstein tells Yahoo Life.

04/23/2026

Learn about cholesterol levels and what they mean.

In this edition of Medical Myths, we delve into nine misconceptions associated with one of the most famous fatty substances on earth — cholesterol.

04/22/2026

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04/21/2026

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For decades, we've been told that heart disease is about cholesterol. Lower your fat intake, reduce LDL, take statins. But in 2025, the American College of Cardiology released a groundbreaking scientific statement that changes everything: heart disease is fundamentally a disease of inflammation, not just cholesterol.

The ACC now recommends routine screening for inflammatory proteins like high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in all patients. Research in Nature Medicine shows chronic inflammation contributes to up to 50% of deaths worldwide across chronic diseases. Heart disease expert Dr. Kathryn Moore from NYU states that cardiovascular disease is driven by inflammatory processes that cholesterol alone cannot explain.

What's fueling this inflammation? Ultra-processed foods, poor sleep, disrupted gut microbiome, and environmental toxins. None of these root causes are addressed by statin prescriptions. Clinical trials testing anti-inflammatory drugs like colchicine are showing promising results where traditional approaches failed. The medical establishment has been treating symptoms while ignoring the underlying fire. This shift means everything you thought you knew about preventing heart disease needs reconsideration."