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Interestingly, within the group of test participants that increased their vitamin D3 intake (rather than eldecalcitol), those that maintained a vitamin D blood serum level of 50 ng/ml or higher (i.e., the truly optimal vitamin D level we should be aiming for, according to experts) during the three-year follow-up reduced their diabetes risk by a whopping 76% compared to participants that had serum levels of 20 to 29 ng/ml (i.e., clinical insufficiency). 

Premature babies that heard their mother’s voice regularly showed better brain development than infants who did not.Image credit:©iStock, maybefalseThe brain starts listening before birth, just over halfway through a 40-week gestation.1 Compared to full-term infants, premature babies, or preemies, born before 32 weeks hear far less speech from their caregivers during early development because of time spent in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This lack of speech exposure may affect their language development later in life.2 Researchers at Stanford University played voice recordings of preemies’ mothers reading stories to them to find out whether it affected how their brains…

Growing product pipelines and government support for rare disease treatments is expected to drive the growth of the global market by 11.6% per year from $216.2 billion in 2024 to $374.4 billion by 2030. Many rare disease treatments in the market are biologics, with one example being Sanofi’s Dupixent (dupilumab), which was greenlit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June this year for the treatment of adult patients with a condition called bullous pemphigoid. However, of the more than 10,000 known rare diseases affecting 400 million people across the globe, only 5% of those conditions have an…

I consider myself a lowkey biohacker; I religiously track my steps, my sleep, my menstrual cycle, you name it. I’m constantly checking my heart rate and HRV, and I’m always looking for proactive ways to optimize all aspects of my health and longevity. And yet, my vaginal health is something I really only get a glimpse into at bi-annual trips to the gynecologist.

This hearty meal combines vegetables and rotisserie chicken for a cozy flavor.This soup is packed with protein from the chicken and fiber from the veggies. Everything comes together in one pot for quick cleanup. Our Loaded Broccoli & Chicken Soup delivers on flavor in a loaded way! Packed with antioxidant-rich and fiber-packed veggies, the scallions, onions, potatoes and broccoli add great flavor and nutrition to this soup. Protein-rich chicken breast bumps up the satiety factor, along with the rich, creamy broth and complements of cream cheese and heavy cream. Load this up with Cheddar cheese, bacon crumbles and sour cream, and…

An inquest into the death of a baby after an advanced neonatal nurse practitioner missed “red flag” signs of a bowel obstruction during a phone consultation has again cast the issue of safe remote care into the spotlight.Jax Miller died at 1 day old of volvulus, which occurs when a loop of intestine twists around itself and causes a bowel obstruction. It is known to be a critical medical emergency.A number of doctors have expressed concern about the case on social media, particularly about the lack of a face-to-face consultation and the wider issue of non-medical professionals taking on roles…

It’s time to stop pushing through your cycle.

“Probiotic” is a broad term that refers to many different types of beneficial bacteria, including acidophilus.Acidophilus may help balance microorganisms in your gut, leading to a variety of health benefits.Acidophilus vs. ProbioticsProbiotics are products containing live microorganisms that help balance the body and provide various health benefits. “Probiotic” is a general term that includes a variety of different microorganisms, like acidophilus.Different types of microorganisms in probiotics have different effects on your health, such as helping you digest food, improving immune function, and producing important vitamins, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are two of…

Snö: A History Sverker Sörlin Doubleday (2025)As a child growing up in northern Sweden, environmental historian Sverker Sörlin fell in love with snow. “I see the light outside, before I even open the slatted blinds. Snow! The miracle of whiteness is shining through the slats,” he recalls in his latest book, Snö.Now, he fights for snow’s survival. And survive it must, Sörlin argues, if we’re to avoid droughts, sinking tundra fields and an overheated planet. With amazing anecdotes, emotive memories and pleas for climate action, Snö aims to galvanize readers.Glaciers are not just blocks of ice — plans to save…

They always want the tea.