Well Informed

As we age, our microbiomes change — and that might be a good thing. Here’s why.

Proper nutrition and hydration are just two ways to support eye health.

A regular fitness routine may help protect those diagnosed with COVID against hospitalization and even death.

What is OCD, and what are some treatment options?

From quiet to deafening, here are average decibel levels for everyday sounds in the world around us.

FDA’s inaction hinders development of affordable hearing aids.

A new home test called the fecal immunochemical test might help millions of Americans who are behind on colonoscopy screenings.

Could endocannabinoids —not endorphins — be the answer?

The Department of Veteran Affairs has developed several apps to help veterans cope with trauma — but they’re available to everyone.

Even moderate amounts of added sugar in our diets can negatively affect our liver, according to a recent study.

Many people who’ve recovered from COVID-19 lose their sense of smell or suffer from a condition called parosmia, which is a distorted sense of smell. Smell training would help.

The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist talks about how Big Food uses sugar, salt, and fat to hook Americans.

There’s been a steep increase in the use of single-use plastic since the pandemic hit — here’s why.

Drinking green tea at least three times a week is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke, according to recent research.

The pros and cons of biotracking.

Taking a more humane approach to addiction can help all of us.

Quality sleep may help prevent Alzheimer’s, according to recent research.

Secondhand smoke, radon-gas exposure, and air pollution are to blame, say many experts.

Morning movement can increase cognitive skills, according to a recent study.

Coping with the loss of a pregnancy can take a toll on both a person and a relationship. Here’s why — and what to do about it.

Interval training improves the transfer of calcium in the heart’s cell membranes, according to a recent study.