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Joyce Hollman

Can matcha tea replace your antihistamine?

Unlike green tea, matcha tea is made from whole, ground tea leaves. That means there’s no tea bag to discard, taking the antioxidant content through the roof. No wonder matcha has so many researched benefits, including this one…

Margaret Cantwell

The vitamin D gap that summer didn’t fix

Think summer sunshine is enough to rebuild your vitamin D stores? New research suggests that for many people the “sunshine vitamin” may stay low all year long. And that could matter more with every passing birthday.

Margaret Cantwell

The sunshine vitamin’s impact on depression finally stacks up

After years of mixed findings, a new meta-analysis may explain why vitamin D helps depression symptoms in some studies but not others: Like with medicine, dosage matters…

Carolyn Gretton

Perimenopause may be the heart warning women are missing

Most women don’t think about heart disease until after menopause. But new research suggests the warning signs may start earlier, providing a window of opportunity to catch rising heart risks before they take hold. Here’s what to watch for…

Carolyn Gretton

Can a simple vitamin help breast cancer chemo work better?

Chemotherapy is a standard tool used against breast cancer, but researchers are always looking for ways to help it work better. A small clinical trial points to an inexpensive vitamin that may help more women see a more “complete” response…

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

The amino acid hack that activates calorie-burning fat cells

Cold water or exposure to cold temps are extreme ways to boost fat loss by activating cold-induced thermogenesis, the process by which our bodies increase calorie burn to stay warm. But there may be an easier way to activate the burn without the cold…