COVID-19 Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

COVID-19 appears to increase a person’s risk of developing chronic fatigue syndrome.

People who’ve caught COVID are nearly five times more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, according to results recently published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

This could explain why new cases of myalgic en...

Is Your Protein Powder Safe? Report Reveals High Heavy Metal Levels

It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think.

A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders -- especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties -- may contain high levels of lead and cadmium.

The report highlights an alarming finding: Nearly half (47%) of the ...

Ketamine Use Is on the Rise in U.S.

Many more Americans are turning to ketamine for kicks, a new study reports.

Recreational use of the anesthetic drug among U.S. adults increased 40% between 2021 and 2022, researchers say.

That follows a nearly 82% increase in ketamine use from 2015 to 2019, results show.

The more recent increase occurred mainly among young adul...

Menthol Mimics Pose Challenge to Tobacco Bans

Menthol cigarettes are under fire in the United States for promoting smoking among Black Americans, with a number of cities and states banning the smokes.

In response, the tobacco industry has come up with “menthol mimics” that imitate the cooling effect of menthol, and smokers are taking note of the innovation, a new study pub...

The Future of Plant-Based Cheeses

A slice of tasty, stretchy, creamy cheese may soon be easier to come by for those on a dairy-free diet.

Researchers in Canada are working to create plant-based cheeses with all the taste and texture of traditional, dairy cheese but with healthier and more sustainable ingredients, according to a new research review published Jan. 14 in the ...

These Lifestyle Moves Help Ease Low Back Pain, Study Shows

Suffering from low back pain?

Addressing your unhealthy lifestyle habits could help ease your pain better than traditional care, a new study says.

Back pain sufferers who got lifestyle coaching functioned better and had improved quality of life compared to others who received standard care, researchers report in the study published J...