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The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

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The popular sweetener found in protein bars has been linked to stroke, a risk of blood clots

The health food industry has rushed over the past decade to include so-called sugar alcohols in everything from protein bars to zero-sugar energy drinks to guilt-free desserts—and with some justification. Unlike previous generations of artificial sweeteners, sugar alcohols are naturally occurring, low-calorie alternatives that the human body can metabolize without incurring various potentially deadly and … Read more

Walking for the bus could save your life – brief bouts of exercise linked to lower risk of dementia, diabetes and heart disease, study finds

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Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just walking briskly between errands for just a few minutes a day all have significant health benefits, experts say.

By Sean Wooler, Executive Health Editor Published: 19:05 EDT, 29 March 2026 | Updated: 19:46 EDT, 29 March 2026 Even short exercises such as walking to the bus can cut the risk of dementia or type 2 diabetes by up to half, a study suggests. Climbing the stairs, playing actively with the kids or just … Read more

This herb has been linked to better memory, lower anxiety and Alzheimer’s protection

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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a fragrant herb native to the Mediterranean

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The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

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The report linked the shortage of ADHD drugs in the United States to disruptions in the global supply chain

A nationwide shortage of stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have less roots in prescribing practices or federal manufacturing quotas than in global supply chain disruptions. analysis Released late last week JAMA Health Forum. The study, led by researchers at Yale University, looked at possible reasons for the U.S. stimulus … Read more