GLP-1 agonists, gastric bypass and the gut-wrenching Olestra chips of the 90s. The journey to prevent dietary fat absorption has been fraught with adverse side effects. But fat-absorbing green tea microbeads sound quite promising…

More than 80% of people with a heart attack under their belts are sent home with a drug meant to reduce the risk of a second one. For men, it appears to have no worthwhile effect. For women, it increases potentially deadly risks…

Many people struggle with their sex drive. You might think, what’s the big deal? But a healthy sex life benefits brain health and may reduce problem blood pressure and heart disease risk. See if this is the answer for you. If not, we’ve got suggestions…

Artificial sweeteners have a sordid past. Each time a new one is introduced, usually years later we see the detrimental effects. The newest kid on the block is no different: IBS, sepsis and insulin resistance, and you may never know you’re ingesting it…

Few health topics spark more confusion than cholesterol. Some people dismiss it as a myth, others believe it’s the sole cause of heart disease. The truth lies in between…

People with resistant blood pressure may soon be able to get out from under the mutliple medications typically required to keep them in the safe zone, thanks to new findings that turn accepted theories on their head….

A robust relationship between the mouth and the heart has long been established. But recent research shows an easy way to leverage it to reduce serious risks that can add up to a leading cause of heart trouble…

The American Cancer Society says up to 50 percent of all cancer cases in the United States could be completely eliminated. No, they haven’t developed a cure, but have identified five changes they say are vital for cancer prevention, and they have the backup to prove it…

Zeaxanthin has long been associated with good eye health. But there’s a lot more to this inexpensive, widely available nutrient. Research indicates it may soon be used alongside advanced cancer immunotherapy treatments…

When I read, I sit with one foot tucked under me. If I sit this way for too long, I end up with that “pins and needles” feeling in my foot. But if pins and needles, or a burning sensation in your feet, is something you experience frequently without knowing why, that’s a whole other story…

Some of the earliest signs of liver trouble are ones that you could easily dismiss as either oddities or symptoms of benign conditions, like menopause. Considering how easy it is to support liver health, that’s a shame. Watch for these signs and avoid permanent damage…

Research keeps proving the dangers of ultra-processed foods. One such study shows ultra-processed foods cause weight gain, no matter how much of them you eat. But most disturbing is the impact on men’s health…