Since 1996 WHN is the second oldest medical website on the net, second only to the American Medical Association, servicing over 35,000 physicians and scientists worldwide.
Non-Profit Trusted Source of Non-Commercial Health Information
A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as “forever chemicals.” The findings stress the need for more stringent public health guidelines that establish the amount of seafood people can safely consume to limit their …
Heart Health is Important at Any Age. When it comes to protecting yourself from heart disease, maintaining a healthy diet is critical. Not only is it essential to manage risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, and sodium intake, but you also need to consume the right blend of nutrients to support healthy heart function. We’ve …
Maintaining a strong immune system is essential for well-being in today’s fast-paced world. Good nutrition is vital in bolstering our body’s natural defense mechanisms. By incorporating specific dietary habits, you can support your body to ward off illnesses and stay healthy. This article will explore ten effective tips on how to build a stronger immune …
Increasing interest is being shown in people wanting to improve their health by making more healthful food choices, as such functional foods are gaining popularity in health and wellness. This is actually a great choice as science and medicine have long supported this lifestyle intervention option and are revealing the associations between the gut and …
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have been investigating the links between measures known to independently predict healthy aging, and their study described in the Journal of Nutrition adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that these factors jointly contribute to brain health in older adults. The team of researchers reports exploring …
A Mediterranean diet is a key recommendation for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death. But current dietary advice is not sex-specific, and many Mediterranean dietary studies lack sex-disaggregated analyses. This is the first meta-analysis focused on the association between a Mediterranean diet and incident CVD and death, specific to women. We found …
You probably know by now that a healthy gut is essential for healthy digestion. But research shows many other reasons to improve your gut health. Namely, it can improve your mental health and mood, increase energy levels, balance weight, and many more. Moreover, recent studies have shown a direct link between gut health and the …
People often think of food as something that just tastes good, but it’s so much more. The foods we eat have a measurable impact on body chemistry, and as a result, can have many positive and negative effects. Different types of food trigger the production of various chemicals in the body and in the brain …
Kids can be stubborn when it comes to eating the healthy foods on their plate. And now, a new national poll reaffirms that picky eating is a universal parenting challenge. Over half of parents agree that it’s difficult to get their child to eat a well-balanced diet and half say their child regularly takes a …
Those living with hypothyroidism may experience fatigue, depression, and constipation along with other symptoms that are more serious health concerns. That little gland in your neck plays important roles in how well, or not, your body works, luckily consuming certain foods may help to boost the effectiveness of your thyroid. The butterfly shaped gland produces …