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Date: 2025/06/07 - 19:00

‘McMigraine’: Does TikTok’s Coke and Fries Hack Actually Work for Migraine?

TikTok users are touting a migraine hack involving McDonald’s fries and a Coke to relieve their symptoms. The combination of salt, sugar, and caffeine may provide temporary relief. However, processed foods high in sodium, fat, and sugar may worsen symptoms and contribute to other problems.

mature white woman dressed in blue jumper and black beanie drinking from a green cup

Date: 2025/06/02 - 21:00

How might your daily coffee influence aging?

Drinking coffee on a daily basis may increase women's chances of staying free of major chronic diseases and physical or mental limitations as they get older, a new study suggests.

Cans of energy drinks stacked together in a bundle

Date: 2025/05/30 - 21:00

Sugary drinks may raise risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds

Sugary beverages may significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, but moderate amounts of sugar eaten in and with foods may not have this effect, a new meta-study finds.

Date: 2025/05/09 - 00:32

Is Okra Water Actually Healthy? What Experts Think of the New TikTok Trend

TikTok's okra water health trend claims to help with blood sugar, gut health, and weight. Nutrition experts say the vegetable itself is chock-full of healthy nutrients, but the health claims for okra water may be exaggerated.

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Date: 2025/05/07 - 23:32

Healthy Lifestyle Habits Could Help Prevent Premature Heart Aging

Researchers have developed a method for measuring the heart's “functional age” to help predict complications like heart disease. According to the authors of a new study, premature aging of the heart is linked to unhealthy lifestyle habits.

A wine glass shattering, representing the bad habit of heavy drinking of alcohol

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

At what age do bad habits start affecting health?

Scientists have pinpointed the exact age when the body starts feeling the negative health effects of smoking, heavy drinking, and a lack of exercise.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Heavy cannabis use could increase dementia risk by 72%

People aged over 45 who needed acute hospital care due to heavy cannabis use had a 72% greater risk of developing dementia within 5 years than the general population.

An older adult woman preparing a Mediterranean salad in a kitchen with a knife, chopping board and various utensils

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Mediterranean diet may help lower breast cancer risk, especially postmenopause

Following a Mediterranean diet lowered breast cancer risk significantly by as much as 13%, and postmenopausal women benefitted the most, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/05/07 - 00:31

Walking the dog, taking the stairs could help protect your heart

As little as 3 minutes of moderate incidental physical activity could potentially lower a person's risk for cardiovascular diseases and death, according to a new study.

Date: 2025/04/25 - 00:32

Cancer-Related Deaths Declining in U.S., But Diagnoses In Women Are Rising

A report shows a steady decline in cancer-related deaths in the U.S. over the past 20 years, but an increase in diagnoses among women, especially those in racial minority and ethic groups.