New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step. An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…

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Wellness

Detox teas are lying to you, here’s the truth

The Great Detox Tea Con Scroll through any wellness influencer's page and you'll see it: teas promising to melt fat, flush toxins and reset your system in seven days. For Black women especially, who are relentlessly marketed weight loss quick fixes and flat-tummy miracle brews, the pressure to sip away imperfection runs deep. Add in…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 23, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Eggs may hold a hidden secret to a sharper mind

New research suggests this everyday breakfast staple may help protect memory as you age. Eggs have had quite the reputation rollercoaster. First they were cholesterol villains, then protein powerhouses, and now they're stepping into an entirely new role: potential brain protectors. A recent large-scale study has reignited the conversation, this time linking regular egg consumption…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 22, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

Cyclosporiasis outbreak puts these everyday foods on notice

As cases nationwide near 7,000, health officials are zeroing in on the raw produce most likely to carry the parasite — and it's not just lettuce. A nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak has climbed to nearly 7,000 reported cases, and investigators still haven't pinned down a single source, though raw produce like lettuce remains a leading suspect.…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 21, 20260Comments

Mind

Artificial sweeteners might be doing this to your brain

New research suggests a decade-long diet soda habit could carry a cognitive cost most people never see coming For years, artificial sweeteners have been marketed as the smarter substitute — all the sweetness, none of the sugar. But a sweeping new study out of Brazil is complicating that narrative, suggesting the trade-off may not be…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 20, 20260Comments

Fitness

Lenny Kravitz’s bizarre waist secret will shock fans

At 62, the rocker reveals the odd fitness ritual behind his rock-solid physique Lenny Kravitz has spent three decades building one of rock's most recognizable physiques, and at 62, the musician says he's in better shape now than he was at 30. The Grammy-winning artist opened up…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 16, 20260Comments

Hair

Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

New research reveals braiding hair and wigs may carry more risk than beauty Black women's hair extensions and braiding products are once again facing scrutiny, and this time the findings are even more alarming than before. A fresh wave of concern is rippling through the beauty community after a new study confirmed what many have…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Body

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

New research shows women 45 and older who commit to this low-impact workout for 10 weeks may see real, measurable change. The Study Making Waves If you're dreaming of a slimmer waistline before beach season, the answer might not be another round of crunches or planks. A new review published in the peer-reviewed journal BMJ Open…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Sex

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

A University of Texas study says the secret to more intimacy might already be sitting in your sink. Turns out those social media couples joking that a partner doing the dishes is the ultimate form of foreplay might be onto something real. New research out of the University of Texas at Austin has found a…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

Wellness

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

New research is challenging everything we thought we knew about the go-to wellness capsule — and the truth depends entirely on your heart. For years, fish oil has held a permanent spot in medicine cabinets nationwide, championed as an essential daily ritual for brain sharpness, joint comfort and long-term heart protection. Loaded with omega-3 fatty…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 15, 20260Comments

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New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Detox teas are lying to you, here’s the truth

Eggs may hold a hidden secret to a sharper mind

Cyclosporiasis outbreak puts these everyday foods on notice

Artificial sweeteners might be doing this to your brain

Lenny Kravitz’s bizarre waist secret will shock fans

Report finds your protective style may need some protecting

This one exercise could shrink your waist this summer

New research reveals one habit couples need for better sex

Fish oil might be secretly sabotaging your heart health

Chloe Bailey sparks buzz with stunning weight loss reveal

Why your hair keeps breaking even though you’re moisturizing

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