A Pill for Sexual Desire Reaches a New Group of Women
On Dec. 15, Sprout Pharmaceuticals received approval to use its pill, Addyi (flibanserin), to treat low sexual desire in women who are past menopause. Addyi works by addressing neurotransmitters like…
High Protein Greek Yogurt Bagels (Perfect For Breakfast!)
My kids are old enough that they can make their own breakfast now, but we still enjoy eating together as a family. Learning how to cook is a great skill…
Circadian System Disruptions in Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk of Nighttime Cardiac Events
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder where your airway collapses during sleep, and is characterized by loud snoring, choking episodes, poor-quality rest, and daytime exhaustion. Left untreated, it raises…
The Problem With Comparing Big Food to Big Tobacco
Without fail, any corporation accused of conspiring against public health will be compared to Big Tobacco. When oil companies downplayed the threat of climate change, they were allegedly following in…
Gum Disease and Cavities Strongly Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
Oral inflammation plays a powerful role in damaging the blood vessels that feed your brain, raising your risk for stroke and other vascular diseases. Your gums are living tissue, rich…
The six midlife symptoms that could put you at high risk of dementia
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s…
2025 Has Been a Year of Unraveling Progress in Health
In an era of fast-paced scientific advancements, it’s easy to take medical gains for granted. We expect breakthroughs to occur on a regular basis, and 2025 delivered; successful trials of…
Limiting Sugar Early in Life Builds Stronger Hearts and Healthier Futures
Your heart health story begins long before your first solid meal — even before birth. The foods you and your parents were exposed to during your earliest days shape how…
How Plasma Donations Help Pay the Bills—and Treat Patients
Catherine Rolfes was between jobs and starting to think about how to make some extra cash to put toward her bills when her sibling suggested they visit a plasma donation…
Weekly Health Quiz: The Importance of Butyrate, Debunking BMI, and the Impact of Antibiotics
1 How do healthy butyrate levels support your overall health? They only improve the digestive system, not other bodily functions They contribute to better metabolic and cognitive health Butyrate supports…