A study of more than 485,000 Chinese adults linked regular tea drinking with lower vascular disease risk, but burning hot tea with higher risk. Dr. Leana Wen says temperature, caffeine, strength and added sugar all deserve attention.
The annual Orionid meteor shower could produce up to 20 meteors per hour after the bright moon sets, giving viewers across both hemispheres their best opportunity during the dark hours before sunrise.
An analysis involving more than 1,100 surgical patients linked melatonin and Ambien with improved sleep, less pain and reduced opioid use, but researchers say more evidence is needed before either aid can be routinely recommended.
Medical conditions including depression, vertigo, headaches, and ear, nose, and throat disorders appeared more frequently before early-onset Alzheimer’s diagnoses, but researchers caution that the associations do not prove causation or provide a reliable prediction tool.
Research suggests age expectations in dating may be loosening, while sexologist Tammy Nelson says confidence and open communication can help explain younger men’s attraction to older women. Differences in life stage, finances and future plans can still create tension.
An IARC analysis linked infections to 2.3 million new cancer cases worldwide in 2024, while researchers and an oncologist highlighted vaccination, screening and treatment as tools that may reduce risks tied to HPV, H. pylori and other infections.
Jonathan’s genome shows strong DNA repair, controlled inflammation and remarkably healthy mitochondria, offering potential clues about longevity. Researchers caution that more giant tortoises must be studied before the findings can explain his exceptional lifespan or guide human treatments.
At 61, Paulina Porizkova says lifting weights, Pilates and three weekly gym visits have eased her severe anxiety, strengthened her body and helped her feel more at home physically after hip replacements, weight gain and joint problems.