Your liver works really hard every single day. It helps you digest food, stores important nutrients, and cleans out bad stuff from your body.

Your hormones control much more than you might think. While estrogen and testosterone get most of the attention, four other hormones work behind the scenes to keep your body running smoothly: growth hormone, thyroid, cortisol, and melatonin.

Zinc is a tiny mineral that does big jobs in your body. It helps you fight off germs, heal cuts and scrapes, and even lets you taste and smell your food.

Living with PTSD can feel like carrying a heavy weight that never goes away. The flashbacks, trouble sleeping, and constant feeling of being on edge make everyday life really hard.

Omega-3 fatty acids are an important supplement for maintaining brain and heart health. Recent studies have found a link between low Omega-3 levels and Alzheimer’s

Did you know what you put in your body has an effect on your overall mood? Scientists have long studied the gut-brain axis, and how our gut impacts our overall brain function.

Garlic has been a kitchen favorite for thousands of years. But lately, there's been a lot of buzz about black garlic. So what's the difference between regular white garlic and this dark version?

What's the secret to living past 100? National Geographic researcher Dan Buettner set out to answer this question by studying 5 regions where people lived past 100. He named these regions "Blue Zones," 

Folate and folic acid, both are variants of Vitamin B9. One is synthetic and commonly found in processed grains, while the other is found in whole foods.

Aging is a process many of us have to go through, but did you know obesity can make symptoms worse?

When you struggle to pay bills or worry about making ends meet, it feels awful. But the damage goes deeper than just feeling stressed.

Vitamin D is not only about bones. It also plays a role in how our immune system and lungs respond to threats like viruses and bacteria.

When you walk right after eating, your muscles immediately start using more glucose as fuel. This helps pull sugar out of your bloodstream and lowers the size of the usual post-meal spike.

Research shows that the time you choose to eat can change how your body handles food. In one study, people who ate a large share of their daily calories after 5pm had worse glucose tolerance than those who ate earlier in the day. 

Food prices keep climbing, but solid nutrition does not have to disappear from your life. 

Caffeine stays active in your system for hours. Even when you no longer feel alert, the compound is still affecting the brain. This is why late day caffeine can quietly damage your sleep without you noticing.

GLP-1 receptor agonist medications are the new rage for weight loss. Studies in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD) show that patients taking these medications lose more weight than those following lifestyle advice alone. 

Our daily habits matter more than you think in keeping you healthy, but what habits specifically are linked to an increased risk of cancer?

Have you ever found yourself stuck thinking about something bad that happened, or worrying again and again about what might go wrong tomorrow? 

Everyone has felt hungry in their lives, it is the motivator for us to get up and get food. But did you know that we actually have 3 different types of hunger?

From time to time, your sweet tooth cravings may pop up. However, did you know that a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks could lead to memory loss?

Today we will be delving into Hyperuricemia, or high uric acid concentrations in the body and how it negatively impacts our health.

Some of us work late shifts to handle tasks that can’t be done during the day. However, did you know that late night snacking habits could hurt your metabolism, ESPECIALLY if you’re working a night shift?

Microplastics have become a worrying trend this past decade. Scientists estimate these 5mm long fragments of artificial polymers are everywhere: from your gut, bloodstream and even your brain!

We often hear that fat is bad. But it turns out that where fat is stored in the body and what type of fat matters a lot!

We are beginning to understand that stress is actually deadlier than smoking or even drinking alcohol!

Smoking, drinking, pulling all-night benders. If these sound familiar to you, you are not alone. Researchers are starting to see the links between activities that harm us in the long run, with poor socioeconomic status.

In the past, going outdoors was common for most people. However, as time went on, cultures began to shift. Now in a post Covid-19 environment, many people of all ages find themselves increasingly indoors compared to our ancestors.

Many of us spend long hours sitting every day. Whether it’s at work, during long drives, or while relaxing at home, sitting has become a big part of modern life. But did you know that too much sitting may increase your risk of liver disease?

We might be living in the most digitally connected time period in history, but having many friends on social media does not always equal feeling connected in real life!

For a long time, we’ve been told that obesity is simply caused by eating too much and not moving enough. But new research gives us a clearer picture. It turns out our body’s biology, especially how fat works and remembers, plays a bigger role than we thought.

You may have heard what affects the mind affects the body. Now, science has backed the link between the physical and mental by providing evidence that poor mental health stems from poor physical health.

When alcohol is broken down in your liver, it creates harmful byproducts. These byproducts stress your body’s systems and can cause immune cells to react unnecessarily.

When we think about getting older, most of us imagine wrinkles, slower movement and common aches and pains. One common belief is that inflammation naturally increases as we age. But new science is now showing something hopeful and important: inflammation isn’t an automatic part of aging.

Processed meats are meats that have been preserved by smoking, curing, salting, or adding chemical preservatives. This includes common foods like hot dogs, sausages, ham, bacon, and some deli meats. While these are often part of Malaysian breakfasts or snacks, research is showing they may not be as harmless as we think.

Have you ever tried to stop thinking about something painful or embarrassing, but it keeps popping back into your mind? You are not alone. 

New research is shaking things up by showing that dipping yourself into a hot bath may be, in fact, better than traditional dry saunas for brain, heart and muscle health. 

As we grow older, many of us start to notice a few strands of gray hair appearing in the mirror. For some, it can happen as early as their 20s. But why does this happen, and is there a way to slow it down, especially through natural, plant-based methods?

Broken heart syndrome is a real medical problem. Doctors also call it takotsubo cardiomyopathy. It happens when a person goes through sudden stress — like losing a loved one, getting very sick, or going through a big shock. This stress causes the heart to stop working normally for a short time.

When it comes to sugar, many of us think a sweet drink and a slice of cake are the same. But new research shows that drinking sugar is more harmful than eating it! Even if the total amount of sugar is the same, how your body reacts is very different. Let us find out why.

Many people say they feel better and healthier after sitting in cold water. But what does science say? Let’s look at the health benefits and downsides of cold plunges based on recent articles.