Health

Inflammation – the body’s evolutionary response to infection, injury, or other threats – has been a trending topic in the health world. Some scientists have even called inflammation “the cause of all diseases”. But what actually causes inflammation, and what fights it? In some contexts, inflammation is good. When the body faces an acute threat – say, an ear infection …

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have low serum cholesterol but a high coronary calcium score, and I was told to take magnesium supplements to bring my calcium score down (in addition to daily aspirin and a statin). What are your thoughts about magnesium to bring down a high calcium score? — D.B. ANSWER: A coronary calcium score is a measurement of …

The number of COVID-19 cases in Hawaii is rising again, prompting a message of vigilance from health officials. The Hawaii Department of Health today reported the statewide test positivity rate — or percentage of all tests that are positive — at 12.4% as of Saturday, up from 10.9% the previous week. DOH said the virus is circulating at higher levels …

Summary: New research shows that the brain’s slow oscillations and sleep spindles — key rhythms that consolidate memories during sleep — can be shaped by more than just age. While these rhythms have long been thought of as stable traits, studies reveal that metabolic state, like fasting before sleep, can enhance their timing and co-occurrence. Fasting in rats boosted the …

If you haven’t already encountered Sanders — if five friends haven’t texted you “OMG THIS IS ME!!!” — stop right here, listen to her say the word “care,” in an accent that’s been described as “zero f’s,” and then resume reading. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive …

Anyone who’s tried eliminating stubborn belly fat after 40 knows it can be an uphill battle. You may have tried every diet and workout out there but without success. Fortunately, knowing which exercises specifically promote fat loss can help you banish that pesky padding around your waistline. We spoke with an expert who shares the best exercises to melt belly …

Looking for a way to keep your youthful glow without another pricey serum or invasive treatment? One biohacker says the key to aging gracefully is hidden in your everyday habits. The 2025 Health Optimisation Summit, Europe’s leading biohacking conference, is returning to London on September 13–14, where top biohacking experts will convene to share the latest biohacker and health optimisation …

Most of us want to enjoy later life feeling strong, connected, and mentally sharp. But how often do we stop to think about whether the things we’re doing right now are helping us get there? A new quiz – which we have developed as part of the Take Five to Age Well project, a free, expert-led, month-long challenge from The …

Nuclear waste left over from US efforts to develop an atomic bomb from the 1940s and onwards put children living near St Louis, Missouri at a significantly elevated risk of cancer throughout the rest of their lives, a new study suggests. As part of the top-secret scheme known as the Manhattan Project, radioactive waste from uranium refinement in St Louis …

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of families worldwide, tearing at lives and memories in ways nothing else does. For many of us, the worry isn’t just for ourselves, it’s for aging parents, grandparents, and partners. The puzzling thing is that while some people follow all the lifestyle advice, eat well, stay social, exercise, avoid smoking they still develop Alzheimer’s, the most …