Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito

Rachel Ann Tee-Melegrito

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The Label ‘Made With Avocado Oil’ May Not Tell the Whole Story

The Label ‘Made With Avocado Oil’ May Not Tell the Whole Story

Researchers say some packaged foods may contain cheaper oils, raising questions about how consumers can verify what they’re paying for.

Oct 20 26October 20, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Sleep-Deprived? a Nap or 20-minute Workout May Help Protect Memory

Sleep-Deprived? a Nap or 20-minute Workout May Help Protect Memory

Nothing replaces a good night’s sleep, but for those times when a sleepless night is unavoidable, certain techniques can get us through.

Oct 16 26October 16, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

How Do Common Sweeteners Affect the Gut Microbiome? Here’s What Researchers Found

How Do Common Sweeteners Affect the Gut Microbiome? Here’s What Researchers Found

A laboratory study examined how common sweeteners directly affect 25 strains of gut bacteria.

Oct 14 26October 14, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

More Parents Are Distracted by Phones. Here’s How Kids Are Affected.

More Parents Are Distracted by Phones. Here’s How Kids Are Affected.

Do you think you are attentive? Your teen might disagree.

Oct 06 26October 06, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Higher Blood Pressure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Frail People: Study

Higher Blood Pressure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Frail People: Study

A study’s findings suggest that blood pressure may need to be evaluated differently from person to person.

Sep 25 26September 25, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Melatonin May Ease Chronic Pain, Comparable to Some Medications

Melatonin May Ease Chronic Pain, Comparable to Some Medications

Chronic and acute pain are different experiences.

Sep 16 26September 16, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

High Homocysteine Level Linked to Fatigue–How to Lower It

High Homocysteine Level Linked to Fatigue–How to Lower It

A study found elevated homocysteine, tied to folate and B12 levels, may be linked to physical fatigue in men and low motivation in women.

Sep 09 26September 09, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

The Best Way to Eat Blueberries

The Best Way to Eat Blueberries

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, but whether you’re getting their full benefits depends on preparation, pairing, and storage.

Sep 03 26September 03, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk Decades Later

Sugary Drinks Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk Decades Later

The study, published in Circulation, tracked more than 25,000 U.S. children and teens for up to 25 years.

Aug 18 26August 18, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Scientists Discover an Unexpected Way to Boost Beet Juice’s Blood Pressure Benefits

Scientists Discover an Unexpected Way to Boost Beet Juice’s Blood Pressure Benefits

Improvements in the oral microbiome and increased saliva acidity appeared to enhance the body’s nitrate–nitrite–nitric oxide pathway.

Aug 05 26August 05, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

One of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

One of the Most Common Knee Surgeries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

A Finnish clinical trial found that partial meniscectomy may accelerate osteoarthritis in middle-aged and older patients.

Jul 30 26July 30, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome; Decaf Has a Similar Effect

Coffee Changes Your Gut Microbiome; Decaf Has a Similar Effect

A recent study suggests coffee reshapes the gut microbiome in ways that influence mood, cognition, and inflammation.

Jul 22 26July 22, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Low Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Brain Volume, Study Finds

Low Vitamin C Linked to Reduced Brain Volume, Study Finds

While vitamin C is best known for immune support and antioxidant defense, it plays several underappreciated roles in the brain.

Jul 21 26July 21, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Why Children in Daycare Get Ill so Often, And Why It’s Normal

Why Children in Daycare Get Ill so Often, And Why It’s Normal

What parents can do to reduce severity without avoiding necessary immune exposure.

Jul 19 26July 19, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

A Widely Available Drug Is Sending More People to Poison Control Centers

A Widely Available Drug Is Sending More People to Poison Control Centers

Kratom is easy to obtain without a prescription and is often marketed as a natural remedy, leading more people to try it.

Jul 16 26July 16, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

How Mom’s Brain Rewires Differently After the 1st and 2nd Child

How Mom’s Brain Rewires Differently After the 1st and 2nd Child

A new study finds that first and second pregnancies reshape the brain in measurably different ways.

Jun 30 26June 30, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Overnight Fasting Cut Crohn’s Symptoms by Half in New Trial

Overnight Fasting Cut Crohn’s Symptoms by Half in New Trial

Meal timing may be more important than overall calorie reduction for reducing visceral fat in people with Crohn’s disease.

Jun 29 26June 29, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

How Nature Rewires Your Brain–in Measurable Ways

How Nature Rewires Your Brain–in Measurable Ways

A review of 108 brain-imaging studies demonstrated how nature exposure reduces stress, restores attention, and produces brain states similar to meditation.

Jun 16 26June 16, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

More Young Adults Are Dying From Rectal Cancer–Early Signs Often Go Unnoticed

More Young Adults Are Dying From Rectal Cancer–Early Signs Often Go Unnoticed

Once considered a disease of older adults, colorectal cancer is now causing a rising number of deaths among people under 45.

Jun 15 26June 15, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

Hemorrhoids–Expert’s Review Offers Best Practice Advice

Hemorrhoids–Expert’s Review Offers Best Practice Advice

New guidelines say fiber and bathroom habits outperform creams and sitz baths for treating hemorrhoids.

Jun 09 26June 09, 2026

Article at The Epoch Times | Health

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