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Intermittent fasting is an eating plan that involves consuming meals within designated time frames and avoiding eating during the rest of the day

Potential health benefits of bromelain: a critical review of the current literature

“Maxxing” trends have become a popular way to pursue better health on social media

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a cruciferous vegetable related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. It can be a great addition to a balanced diet

August 6, 2026 ByMarygrace Taylor, Health Writer

Low blood levels of Vitamin D have been associated with higher risks of everything from heart disease, diabetes, and cancer to mood disorders and dementia. Perhaps not surprisingly, then, vitamin D supplements are popular. Yet many people taking vitamin D supplements have no signs of vitamin D deficiency or underlying conditions that could benefit, and…

Humans have been turning to fermented foods for centuries to help prevent food from spoiling. It also turns out the process of fermentation confers powerful health perks

We often believe that just lying or resting for few hours could recharge our bodies or let them relax but we forget the real purpose behind it

On Monday, US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and US Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced that after 20 years, they were righting a medical wrong — what Makary has called “maybe one of the greatest screw-ups of modern medicine” — by pushing to remove the “black box”…

November 1, 2025 ByJulie Corliss, Executive Editor, Harvard Heart Letter