Nitrate Levels in Tap Water May Raise Dementia Risk
SrideeStudio/ShutterstockNitrate levels in drinking water may increase the risk of dementia, even when levels fall far below current safety limits,…
Kidney Stones May Actually Be Bacterial Colonies, Study Finds
UCLA researchers found live bacteria inside kidney stones, challenging long-held beliefs.decade3d - anatomy online/Shutterstock2/25/2026|Updated: 3/4/2026A recent University of California–Los Angeles…
Your Breath May Reveal Clues About Your Gut Health
The Epoch Times/ShutterstockA new study published in Cell Metabolism found that chemicals released by intestinal microbes can be captured from…
Daylight Exposure Linked to Better Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
Daylight may be a free blood sugar aid many people are not using.Aleksei Isachenko/Shutterstock2/9/2026|Updated: 2/16/2026Something as simple as sitting by…
How a Bad Night’s Sleep Affects the Brain’s Cleaning System
A lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired–it changes how your brain works while you’re awake.CLIPAREA l Custom media/Shutterstock2/4/2026|Updated:…
Common ADHD Drug Linked to Obesity Risks
Caroline Ruda/ShutterstockChildren diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—especially those treated long term with Ritalin—may face increased risks of becoming overweight and…
Fear Is Linked to Worse Pain in IBD
3dMediSphere/ShutterstockWhen it comes to chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), many people think the pain stems solely from…
Stiff Colon Tissue Linked to Rising Cancer Cases in Young Adults
Kateryna Kon/ShutterstockScientists may have found a key to understanding why colorectal cancer is increasingly striking younger Americans. It lies in…
Social Media Fasting for a Week Reduces Depression by 25 Percent
Kaspars Grinvalds/ShutterstockCutting social media use to just 30 minutes a day can reduce depression symptoms by nearly 25 percent in…
Your Gut Bacteria Determine Whether Healthy Foods Actually Help You
Illustration by The Epoch Times/ShutterstockTwo people eat the same bowl of blueberries—one gets a surge of anti-inflammatory compounds, the other…
Treating Sleep Apnea Could Reduce Parkinson’s Risk
Untreated sleep apnea nearly doubles the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, but a common treatment can significantly reduce that danger,…
Vomiting Syndrome Linked to Cannabis Use Increased Sevenfold
Health NewsThe symptoms can be extreme and, at their worst, have been dubbed “scromiting,” or screaming in pain while vomiting.Young…