If you or a loved one has type 2 diabetes, you know the importance of controlling it. But there’s another significant reason to manage it, better yet, help it go into remission: Cancer. Luckily, there’s one thing that can take both dangerous conditions down…

The Mediterranean diet is famous for overall health and longevity. But, it’s also a great diet for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is growing at epic proportions. A large 6-year study just found how you can make it even better…

It’s common knowledge that drinking alcohol damages the liver. But the truth is that any amount can do harm, and new research sheds light on why: Alcohol unleases an accomplice in your body that delivers a one-two punch…

Hear mention of LSD and the psychedelic 60s come to mind. Despite its drawbacks, science keeps trying to mimic its blissful impact on the brain, and may have found a safe, drug-free way to relieve anxiety, depression and more…

As we get older, our habits are sure to change. Being retired, living alone or mobility issues can factor into those changes. But if you want to hold onto your health and enjoy all the years you’re due, there’s one habit you’ve got to stick to…

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…

You probably know more about your thyroid and adrenals than an odd little gland nestled in the chest called the thymus. Considering research believes it could be key to a lifetime of good health, here’s a much-needed introduction to what it does and why it needs your attention…

It’s no secret that beet juice is great for your heart health, especially your blood pressure. But there’s an interesting wrinkle to this effect — one that has to do with a completely different body part…

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…

Epigenetic age presents a more accurate picture of how well your body’s cells and tissues are functioning. That makes it a more precise measure of age. And unlike the age indicated on your driver’s license, you can reverse it…

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…