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These roll-ups are ready in 15 minutes, perfect for a last-minute lunch.  Cucumbers are a hydrating vegetable to support overall health.  Dill upgrades the cream cheese mixture by adding fresh flavor. These Turkey, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Roll-Ups are a protein-packed lunch that’s fresh, flavorful and comes together in just minutes. Tender slices of deli turkey combine with crunchy cucumber …

You might expect that with age comes a natural progression of brain degeneration, but new research shows that this might not be the case for all regions of the brain. A new analysis of mouse and human brains suggests that some parts of the somatosensory cortex – the part of the brain that processes sensory information – aren’t just exempt …

Share on PinterestTurmeric are supplements linked to better weight control in diabetes, evidence suggests. Image credit: Bahadur Ali/Getty Images Type 2 diabetes is a major global health concern — in 2017, around 6.28% of the world’s population lived with the condition, a proportion that is expected to rise to 7% by 2030. There are several treatments for the condition, but …

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Harvard researchers report that the brain naturally contains lithium and that its early loss may spark the cascade that becomes Alzheimer’s. In human tissue, lithium levels drop at the earliest stages, and in mice, forming amyloid appears to sequester lithium; a brain-available, amyloid-evading lithium compound restored memory and reversed pathology. Credit: Shutterstock Study finds that lithium loss triggers Alzheimer’s, but …

Vitamin D has become something of a quiet obsession in urban households. Doctors flag it during routine check-ups, health apps warn about its deficiency, and pharmacies are stocked with pills and drops promising quick fixes. Yet, step back, and the irony is hard to miss: this is the one vitamin our bodies are perfectly capable of making, provided we get …

Missing your morning coffee is a headache — literally. Though caffeine is often used to kick-start a day or deliver an energy boost, a sudden drop in consumption can cause painful headaches. And for those trying to kick a coffee habit entirely, the pain can be particularly agonizing. “Caffeine withdrawal headaches can be surprisingly intense,” Dr. Nolan Pearson, a neurologist …

This story originally appeared on Vox and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Air conditioners have been working overtime this hot summer, from those tiny window units to the massive AC towers that serve the tightly packed apartment buildings in major cities. And while they bring the relief of cool air, these contraptions also create the conditions for dangerous …

A dangerous superbug commonly found in cattle can jump to humans, and researchers warn that infections may soon become untreatable.  A team from Penn State University discovered that Salmonella Dublin has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and is spreading to humans through contaminated beef, milk, or cheese, or through direct contact with infected cows. Researchers studied 2,150 Salmonella Dublin strains from …