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5 min readMany people rely on coffee to get them going in the morning with a hefty dose of caffeine. But as a gentle afternoon pick-me-up or a cozy nighttime sip, nothing hits like a steamy cup of tea. If it’s black tea vs. green tea, which should you brew? You could choose based on flavor (stronger vs. lighter) or you could choose based on health perks. Meet the experts: Diane Han, M.P.H., R.D.N., L.D., a registered dietitian nutritionist based in San Francisco and the founder of Woking Balance Wellness; Kathleen Garcia-Benson, R.D.N., C.S.S.D., L.D., a registered dietitian with V…

4 min readGlyphosate is an ingredient found in several herbicide products, including those from a major brand that has been in the news for settling a lawsuit around glyphosate’s potential link to cancer. Recent research links glyphosate to Hodgkin’s lymphoma and raises questions about the ingredient’s carcinogenic properties, however, more research is still needed. Meet the experts: Kelly Johnson-Arbor, M.D., a toxicologist at MedStar Health; Jamie Alan, Ph.D., an associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University.Here, experts dig into the science and what they want you to know to protect your health.What is glyphosate?Glyphosate is an herbicide…

4 min readNew research suggests the shingles vaccine may lower the risk of dementia.This isn’t the first study to link the vaccine with a lowered risk of the disease. Doctors say this underscores the importance of getting the vaccine.There are a slew of older adult vaccines that healthcare professionals recommend getting as you age. But there’s one in particular that seems to have health benefits beyond lowering the risk of getting the illness it’s designed to prevent. Recent research found that the shingles vaccine may lower your risk of dementia. A new scientific analysis published in Nature Medicine delves into…

5 min readNew research suggests full-fat cheeses may lower the risk of dementia.The study didn’t find the same association with lower-fat cheeses.Experts recommend interpreting the findings with caution.Full-fat cheeses have been blamed as contributors for everything from obesity to heart disease, but surprising new research suggests cheeses like Brie and gouda may lower your risk of dementia. The connection seems random—and it is on some level—but experts say there may be something here. For the study, which was published in the journal Neurology, researchers analyzed data from nearly 28,000 people in Sweden with an average age of 58 at the…

4 min readThe Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country.Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from the latest variant.A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 cases in the country. As the virus evolves, some signs you’re sick might too. So, what are COVID-19 symptoms in 2025? While some liken it to the common cold, COVID-19…

5 min readDrinking caffeinated coffee and tea daily may reduce your risk for cardiometabolic diseases, according to one study.The researchers found that drinking two to three cups of coffee or tea per day offered the most benefits.Experts explain how the antioxidants in these sips support your heart and metabolic health.Coffee and tea are two of the most well-loved and oft-consumed beverages in the world. They have also been extensively studied for their health benefits, from coffee helping you live longer to tea fighting inflammation. Now, scientists have added another possible benefit to the list: Coffee and tea reduce heart disease,…

Biotinidase deficiency is a rare genetic condition in which the body is unable to recycle biotin for use. It can cause seizures, weak muscle tone, breathing problems, hearing and vision loss, problems with movement and balance, skin rashes, hair loss, and fungal infection. Treatment is supplemental biotin beginning at birth, which is why most newborns are screened for the condition, per the NIH. Signs of less significant, partial biotin deficiency include skin rashes, hair loss, and weak muscle tone.Other populations prone to biotin deficiency are pregnant people and people who drink alcohol heavily, because alcohol inhibits the absorption of biotin,…

5 min readAs a dietitian, I’m often the one encouraging others to give oatmeal a regular spot at the breakfast table. So when my editor challenged me to eat oatmeal every day for a whole week and share what happened, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see what it was like (I already tried eating spinach every day, eating an apple every day, and drinking kombucha every day). Don’t get me wrong—oatmeal is a part of my breakfast rotation and has been for years. But having it for breakfast every morning is a different story. As oats are nutritious,…

2 min readSome types of cancer, such as cervical, breast, and prostate cancer, are easy to catch early. Tests and screenings exist that help doctors detect these illnesses and take potentially life-saving action before the severity develops. But other types are harder to detect, like colon cancer. But doctors say there is a number-one colon cancer symptom to keep in mind, and knowing it may make a big difference in getting treatment early.Meet the experts: John Nathanson, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Pratima Dibba, M.D., a gastroenterologist with Medical Offices of Manhattan.“Colon cancer can be hard…

4 min readNew research suggests certain diets can add years to your life.The impact happens even when you start the diets in midlife. Dietitians stress that it’s never too late to change your eating habits. The link between food, nutrition, and lifespan is nothing new. But new research suggests that you may be able to add years to your life by simply changing your diet, even if the change happens after age 45.The study, which was published in Science Advances, tracked the dietary habits and health outcomes for over 10 years of more than 100,000 people who participated in the…