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Vegan Eggs—Say What?
Although egg shortages are finally resolving, and the retail price for a dozen eggs is coming down from historic highs, you might have wondered about other options over the...
Why Is My Voice Changing?
My voice seems to be changing as I get older. Is this normal?
Vocal cords age along with the rest of the body. These twin bands of connective tissue are...
DIY Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical cancer is usually caused by longtime infection with certain types of the human papilloma virus (HPV). But it is highly preventable—and curable if found early. That's why screening...
Be Your Own Health Historian
Vaccination cards, insurance records, doctor bills, old lab reports—many of us have these bits and pieces of our medical history floating around at home. But it’s difficult to keep...
Good News for ‘Weekend Warriors’
If you have a hard time squeezing exercise in every day, a recent study might offer some reassurance: “Weekend warriors” may reap the same health rewards as people who...
Reaffirming Our Commitment to You
Only a few months into 2025, it’s safe to say this has already been a rough year for science. The Trump administration has wasted no time in pushing its...
A New Definition of ‘Healthy’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is revamping its standards for which foods can be labeled as “healthy”—welcoming some new additions, like salmon and nuts, while stripping some others...
Searching for Sustainable Seafood
Nutrition experts recommend seafood as an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are critical to health, especially for the heart, eyes, and brain. Unfortunately, fishing grounds around the...
Move More, Live Longer
If you need more motivation to get up and get moving, a new study has this to offer: The more walking you can fit in every day, the longer...
For Stubborn Sciatica, Acupuncture May Be Worth a Shot
If you’ve been laid low by sciatica pain for months, acupuncture might bring some lasting relief, according to a recent study.
Sciatica refers to symptoms that flare due to irritation...
