Category Archives: Health News

How Maternal Health and Nutrition Shape a Child’s Brain Development

As the saying goes, you are what you eat, and if you’re an expecting mother, this statement becomes even more important. According to published research, what goes in your stomach will eventually influence your child’s brain development before they even take their first breath, and the effects linger until early childhood. Maternal Body Fat and… Read More »

Men with Healthier Sperm Tend to Live Longer, Study Finds

Sperm counts have been declining at an alarming rate, with research showing a 50% drop in total sperm count over the last five decades.1 The implications of this trend extend far beyond reproductive issues, as poor sperm quality has been linked to chronic diseases and increased mortality risk. To explore this connection, researchers from Copenhagen… Read More »

Using Noncigarette Tobacco Increases Your Risk of Heart Disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 2,500 people every day.1 While smoking is a well-known driver, most risk models and health warnings focus almost exclusively on cigarettes. This overlooks a silent contributor hiding in plain sight — noncigarette tobacco. Over 8.7 million U.S. adults report using… Read More »

Can Eating Oranges Regularly Lower Your Risk of Depression?

Depression is a global crisis that affects more than 280 million people today. It’s the leading cause of disability worldwide and contributes significantly to overall disease burden.1 Unfortunately, conventional medicine still relies on antidepressants as a first-line treatment, which oftentimes has intolerable side effects. This has led researchers to explore other factors that influence mental… Read More »