Articles by Allie Yang
Could a notoriously habit-forming drug be a key to prolonging life?
The founder of the biohacking movement, Dave Asprey, is highlighting research that suggests it could be.
If you’ve had a nasty a...
When it comes to maintaining cognitive health, daily brain games like Sudoku and crosswords aren’t enough to protect the mind as you age.
Dr. Randy D’Amico, a neurosurgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital,...
It’s good practice to check the label on products you put on your body.
But what if the label doesn’t tell the whole story?
A new study suggests that ingredient lists on labels are almost alway...
Almost half of American parents give their kids melatonin to help them sleep. Could it actually be doing the opposite?
A new study suggests that melatonin, the second-most popular supplement for kid�...
The US is seeing surging numbers of a virus that can cause life-threatening swelling in and around the brain and spinal cord.
And cases will continue to climb, as August has historically been the mo�...
Born thin? Slim chance.
While some people agonize over tracking every calorie to maintain their figures, others seem to have won the genetic lottery with a naturally speedy metabolism and all the he�...
Want to keep your brain sharp as you age?
Three simple characteristics in middle age likely play a major role in cognitive health as you get older, a new study suggests.
It found that people who c�...
Exposure to pesticides may aggressively increase your risk of developing a deadly neurodegenerative disease.
In the US, overall pesticide use has declined since the 1980s. But globally, pesticide us�...
Colonoscopies are the top-recommended screening for colorectal cancer, which is is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in men and women. In adults aged 50-64, rates are climbing.
Yet some �...
A dad’s diet can affect a baby’s health before they’re even conceived, a new study from Brazil suggests.
Researchers found that the more ultra processed food (think soda and chips, fast food, b...
