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Health

Can magnesium supplements improve health?

Magnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, beans and other legumes, whole grains, and leafy greens. We need adequate amounts of magnesium for healthy muscle, nerve, and cardiovascular ...

Health

Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

After scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a practice known as oil pulling. A method of traditional Ayurvedic medicine ...

Medications

Experts weigh in on new generation of weight loss medications

We've all seen the ads and read about celebrities who have successfully lost weight using one of the new weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound that have exploded in popularity over the past year.

Health

How to eat for your health and the Earth's

Food production has a significant impact on the earth's health; what we eat has a significant impact on our health. Fortunately, research clearly shows that the same food choices can benefit both ourselves and our environment. ...

Health

Should you worry about your cortisol levels?

If you've spent any time scrolling through health-related TikToks lately, you've probably heard about cortisol. High levels of the so-called "stress hormone" are being blamed for fatigue, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, ...

Oncology & Cancer

A disturbing trend in colon and rectal cancers

Over the past three decades, rates of colon and rectal cancers—collectively known as colorectal cancer—have steadily risen among people under the age of 50. It's particularly striking because rates have been declining ...

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