Longevity Hacks is a regular series from Inverse on the science-backed strategies to live better, healthier, and longer without medicine.
Are Vitamin D Supplements a Scam? Two Experts Reveal the Best Way To Get the Sunshine Vitamin
Unfortunately, most Americans are not getting the right amount of vitamin D.
Baby Birds Born In Chernobyl Have Weird Microbiomes But Are Surprisingly Healthy
The lasting impacts of the Chernobyl disaster on wildlife aren’t straightforward, a new study found.
Yes, Processed Foods Can Make You Sick — Here's How
There’s growing evidence that ultra-processed foods may affect how our immune system works.
Should You Train Yourself to Be A Morning Pooper? Here’s What A Gastroenterologist Says
No, you’re not imagining it. People are really more likely to poo in the morning, shortly after breakfast. Researchers have actually studied this.
These Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods Might Increase the Risk For Many Diseases
Not all plant-based meals are healthy.
How Many More Ozempic-like Drugs Are In the Pipeline — Here’s What Researchers Are Working On
The new class of medications is changing the way scientists think about obesity.
Is The Gut Microbiome Actually Our "Friend"? One Scientist Says No
While we might think we derive health benefits from our uninvited houseguests, the theory of evolutionary addiction begs otherwise.
Scientists Are Tantalizingly Close To Identifying The Gut Bacteria Linked To Stress
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of a diverse range of bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
Soda Brands Are Adding Fiber to Their Beverages — Here’s What Could Go Wrong
They’re not healthy — just healthier than soda (which isn’t that hard to be).