Orange juice may have more going for it than vitamin C. Researchers found that a daily glass changed activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and metabolism. That’s worth raising your glass.

Coffee has been linked to liver health before. This time, however, researchers saw changes in blood proteins, alongside findings inside the liver itself, that make the connection much harder to dismiss…

From longer life, to better brain, liver and metabolic health, coffee’s reputation as a healthy beverage keeps getting stronger. Now researchers may have uncovered one of the cellular mechanisms behind its benefits, and caffeine appears to be far from the most important player.

Several studies have found links between dementia and high levels of inflammation in the body. So researchers are begging the question, “Are NSAIDs the simple answer we’ve been looking for — to decrease brain inflammation and decrease dementia?”

You watch what you eat and your cholesterol and blood pressure, all to protect your heart. What about the threat that could be lurking in your mouth, triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in your heart valves?

Microplastics are nearly impossible to avoid. But research suggests they may do the most damage when they encounter a liver already struggling with fat, inflammation and poor metabolic health. Here’s how to strengthen your defenses and reduce your exposure.