Month: January 2026

For anyone who has ever had to mentally calculate the consequences of a slice of pizza or a splash of milk in coffee, lactose intolerance is more than a minor inconvenience. It shapes daily habits, social situations, and long-term dietary choices. For decades, the message has been consistent: lactose intolerance is something you manage, not … Read more

A stranger at the next table begins eating an orange. The sound of each bite feels amplified. A coworker keeps clearing their throat during a meeting. A partner breathes heavily while sleeping. For many people, moments like that fade into the background. For others, the reaction is intense and immediate. Heart rate increases. Muscles tense. … Read more

Caffeine levels circulating in the bloodstream may play a measurable role in how much body fat a person carries and how likely they are to develop type 2 diabetes, according to a large genetic study published in 2023. Rather than focusing on how much coffee or tea people report drinking, the research examined how long … Read more

A new clinical study suggests that popular time-restricted eating schedules may not improve metabolic or cardiovascular health unless they also reduce calorie intake. A controlled trial led by researchers at the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbrücke challenges a core assumption behind intermittent fasting. The study found that when calorie intake remains unchanged, restricting eating … Read more

For years, a strange and persistent story has followed Elon Musk wherever his name appears: an emerald mine in Africa that allegedly helped finance his early life and career. According to his father, Errol Musk, the mine was real, the money was real, and the emeralds played a meaningful role in the family’s finances. Elon … Read more

For years, there has been an unspoken rule in newsrooms: avoid pandemic stories unless something is already on fire. COVID exhausted public attention, political patience, and institutional credibility. When the emergency phase ended, many systems quietly shifted back to autopilot. Budgets were cut. Surveillance programs shrank. Early-warning units dissolved. The assumption was simple: lightning does … Read more

For decades, 10,000 steps a day has been treated as the gold standard for daily movement. Fitness trackers highlight it. Wellness programs repeat it. Many people assume it is grounded in medical science. It is not. The number originated in Japan in the 1960s as part of a pedometer marketing campaign. It was catchy, easy … Read more