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Does Vitamin C Prevent Colds? What 50 Years of Trials Found
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Retinol for Beginners: Strengths, Schedules, and Side Effects Without the Panic
A myth-busting starter plan for introducing retinoids gently — low strength, low frequency, and realistic expectations.
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NIQ Now Measures Amazon's Third-Party Beauty Market — Why a $56 Billion Blind Spot Just Closed
The measurement firm says third-party Amazon sellers account for 68% of Amazon Health & Beauty sales. Until now, most of that activity sat outside standard industry data.
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What Actually Helps You Fall Asleep Faster? 6 Evidence-Backed Habits
Most sleep advice survives on folklore; six habits have real research behind them, and the strongest one is a therapy, not a gadget.
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What Does Magnesium Actually Do in the Body? What the Research Shows
Magnesium powers hundreds of the body's core chemical reactions, from energy production to stress-hormone regulation. Here's what NIH and peer-reviewed research actually say about how it works, how much you need, and where it comes from.
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What Causes Dandruff and What Helps
A yeast called Malassezia, not dry skin, drives most dandruff — and antifungal shampoos with zinc pyrithione or ketoconazole have the strongest evidence.
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How Many Steps a Day Do You Actually Need? What the Research Says
The 10,000-step number isn't a scientific finding. Here's where the mortality research says the real benefit actually happens.
Home Workouts With No Equipment: A 20-Minute Plan That Works
Bodyweight training builds real strength — research comparing push-ups to bench press found similar gains — and a five-move circuit meets federal guidelines.
Cardio or Weights First? What the Research Says About Order
Do your priority first: a 2012 meta-analysis found running can blunt strength gains when done before lifting — cycling interferes less — and tired legs steal the workout.
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Does Magnesium Help You Sleep? What the Evidence Actually Says
Magnesium is a popular sleep supplement, but the research behind it is thinner than the marketing suggests. Here’s what’s actually been tested.
When to Start Mammograms: What the Major Guidelines Say in 2026
The USPSTF now recommends a mammogram every two years from age 40 to 74 for women at average risk — here is how that compares with the American Cancer Society schedule and how to decide for yourself.
Blood Pressure Numbers Explained: What 120/80 Actually Means for You
Normal is below 120/80, stage 1 hypertension starts at 130/80, and a reading above 180/120 is an emergency — here is how to read the cuff and the categories behind it.
Wellness News
The FDA Revoked Red Dye No. 3. What Actually Changes at the Store
The January 2025 decision removes a coloring linked to cancer in rats — but the deadlines run to 2027, and most products will simply swap dyes.
Why Morning Sunlight Helps You Sleep Better at Night
Sleep researchers point to a specific mechanism: morning light shifts your internal clock earlier, while evening light shifts it later. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
Study at NUTRITION 2026: Packaged Foods Show No Sodium Reduction Since FDA Goals
Research presented at the American Society for Nutrition's NUTRITION 2026 meeting found no evidence of sodium reduction in packaged foods since the FDA issued voluntary reduction goals in 2021.
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FDA Warns That Popular Tejocote Root Weight-Loss Supplements Contain a Toxic Plant Instead
More than 20 branded tejocote root products sold on Amazon, eBay, and retail sites contain yellow oleander, not the advertised root, the FDA says. Here's what changed and what to do if you have one.
DEA Moves to Temporarily Schedule 7-OH, Shaking Wellness Drinks
The temporary Schedule I listing of kratom-derived 7-hydroxymitragynine, announced July 1, 2026, forces the fast-growing 7-OH beverage and supplement niche to retool.
FTC Finalizes $4M Order Against Kids' Height Supplements
TruHeight's marketers must pay $750,000 of a $4 million judgment and stop unsubstantiated growth claims under a final FTC order approved July 15, 2026.
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FDA's Food Traceability Rule Moves Forward: Why Your Groceries Are Easier to Track
The FDA discussed implementation of its Food Traceability Rule at a June 15, 2026 public meeting, advancing a requirement for detailed tracking records on high-risk foods.
Does Vitamin C Prevent Colds? What 50 Years of Trials Found
For most people, no: a Cochrane review found regular vitamin C does not reduce how often you catch colds, though it modestly shortens them.
Vitamin C Serums: What Evidence Shows
Topical vitamin C has randomized-trial support for photodamage and tone — but only L-ascorbic acid at low pH and 10 to 20 percent has been properly tested.
FTC Sues Supplement MLM Amare Global Over Mood Claims
The agency alleges the company marketed Happy Juice and kids' supplements as treatments for depression, anxiety, and ADHD without substantiation.