Heart disease is the number one killer of women, and at no time in her life is that risk higher than when transitioning through menopause. Thanks to advanced blood tests, now we know why and what doctors need to watch to keep women from trending to insulin resistance, stroke and heart attack…

Antibiotic resistance is still a problem, though you probably aren’t hearing much in the mainstream about it. The lastest? A popular OTC medication you might take for joint paint or a headache helps resistant bacteria thrive…

Eating lean protein is a great way to maintain weight and fuel skeletal muscle growth by stimulating muscle protein synthesis and providing essential amino acids. But there’s one lean protein source that can contribute to resistant and recurrent urinary tract infections…

No one wants to deal with a viral infection. Like flu, COVID-19 can still pack a wallop and knock you out of commission for several days. But even a mild infection may leave its mark on your blood vessels…

While the humble pickle isn’t typically considered a superfood, these six reasons for eating a pickle a day could be one of the easiest and tastiest “self-health” hacks around…

It’s estimated one-third of Americans face an elevated risk of stroke, kidney disease and dementia, all because of one common sydnrome. Now it’s been linked to Parkinson’s. How can you avoid it?

Seed oils are linked to poor health, starting with the heart. But part of that is an unholy alliance with processed foods. Newer research is begging the question: What if everything we’ve been told about seed oils is wrong?

Boiled, baked, mashed or fried, oh my! Americans have a love affair with potatoes. But is there a way to enjoy them and still maintain healthy blood sugar? Here’s what scientists discovered about French fries and diabetes…

The immune system’s first line of defense is white blood cells that fight infection and disease, including cancer. But some white blood cells support cancer growth. If you’ve got 30 minutes, you can increase the good guys and take down the bad ones…

You might feel fatigued after a long day of activities or a long night of poor sleep. But if daily fatigue is your constant companion, the cause may be a condition that’s zapping your energy or a vitamin deficiency — or both.

Is the caffeine in your cup of coffee harming your heart? The answers have been mixed. On the one hand, it can raise blood pressure. On the other, it reduces risk of heart failure. But what it does for your blood vessels…

Mitochondria are the powerhouses that produce energy within every cell of the body. According to a groundbreaking study, they are also both the causal link to memory loss and the key to reversing it…