Using a vibration plate: What it can — and can’t — do for your body
Watching someone step onto a vibration plate is mesmerizing: within seconds, their whole body begins to tremble, a…
For sleep apnea, a dental device may be as effective as CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the best-known treatment for sleep apnea, a disorder that raises the risk…
Naturally gluten-free foods – Harvard Health
From crackers to cake mixes, the average supermarket stocks anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 food products…
Antihistamines may not offer meaningful relief from eczema symptoms
Nearly half of people living with atopic dermatitis (eczema) in the United States turn to oral…
Ashwagandha: Benefits, side effects, and safety concerns
Summary Ashwagandha is an herbal remedy that has long been used in traditional Indian medicine. In recent years,…
Newly approved pill cuts LDL cholesterol levels by more than half
A new pill that dramatically lowers harmful LDL cholesterol may be a good option for people who can’t…
Greek yogurt: Health benefits, protein content, and how to choose the best option
Believe it or not, Greek yogurt was almost unknown in the United States 20 years ago.…
Healthy breakfast ideas to support energy and metabolism
America is a nation of breakfast-eaters: Surveys suggest than on any given day, about 85% of adults report…
Strength training over decades linked to longer life
We’ve long known that aerobic exercise might help us live longer, and now strength training is…
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may lower the need for knee replacement
The GLP-1 drugs, which include semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), are turning out…
Medical records and personal details stolen in GP network cyber attack
A network of GP practices and skin cancer clinics has been hit in a major cyber attack, with…
Atherosclerosis: Can AI help your doctor detect it?
Atherosclerosis — an accumulation of plaque inside artery walls — is sometimes described as “hardening of the arteries.”…