Many people believe that building muscle and losing fat depends solely on eating lots of lean meats or protein powders, but that is only part of the story. True progress results from combining strength training with a variety of whole foods that provide not only amino acids but also fiber, antioxidants, healthy fats, vitamins, and...

Early-onset colorectal cancer once seemed rare, yet doctors now diagnose it more often in people under 50. Researchers increasingly treat early-onset disease as a distinct challenge with different life stages and exposures than later diagnoses. One expert review explains that “in the past decades, the incidence of colorectal cancer in people under the age of...

While intelligence can mean various things to different people, how it is determined is usually based on particular criteria. Intelligence is mostly thought of as having the ability to perceive information and the capacity to problem-solve, for logical thinking, and a deep understanding of things around you. There are also various kinds of intelligence, from...

Since the beginning of our existence, human beings have used their resources to find remedies for whatever ailment they find themselves suffering from. In modern times, we have the scientific knowledge and technology to create remedies that our ancient predecessors could never have imagined – both natural and otherwise. Today, in the age of social...

For many people, COVID was not a short illness that faded with time. Months later, they still report fatigue, brain fog, chest discomfort, or gut trouble that never quite settles. This cluster of ongoing problems is now called Long Covid and is often grouped under the umbrella of post-COVID symptoms. In simple terms, these are...

A preliminary study that was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 has raised alarming questions between heart failure and melatonin use. Researchers discovered a notable association between long-term melatonin use and increased heart failure risk. The review examined medical records spanning 5 years for more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia. Those...

There are times you will encounter people who may seem ‘snobbish’ at first glance, or even aloof. Sometimes they have peculiar habits that people find bizarre or out of place. However, these habits are just misunderstood expressions of someone who is contemplative and introspective. When someone does not require external validation, it’s easier for a...

As the taboo surrounding discussing sexuality has somewhat lifted, more people have become comfortable to discuss their sexuality. We have developed terms for various sexualities through the spectrum, and even developed a term for those who are confused about their sexuality. The term ‘nebulasexual’ was first coined in 2014 on the blog site Tumblr.  A...

Your diet affects your sex life more than you think. What you eat can change your energy, your mood, and even how long your body keeps going when things get heated. When you focus on a healthy diet and sexual health, you’re not just helping your body look good; you’re helping it work better. Your...

Vitamin D sits at the intersection of bone, muscle, immune health, and overall metabolism. Researchers have asked a simple question for years. Do low vitamin D levels track with a higher risk of dying earlier? Many observational studies say yes, while large randomized trials show limited benefits from routine supplementation. The latest work improves how...

A 27-year-old woman, Karolina Krzzak, tragically died in a Bali hotel room after adhering to an extreme “fruitarian” diet. This highly restrictive, fruit-only eating pattern led to severe malnutrition and starvation, resulting in her death. At the time of her passing she weighed a mere 22 kilograms (approximately 48.5 lbs). Her story serves as a...

Gray hair often feels like a simple sign of passing time. It is easy to see it as a cosmetic change and nothing more. Yet new evidence links hair pigmentation to deep cellular decisions that also touch cancer risk. In mice, melanocyte stem cells within hair follicles choose between two fates when stressed. One future...