Brian Mastroianni

1 week ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

Nick Kee Son / Getty ImagesNew research found that drinking at least one sugary beverage a week was linked to a nearly five-times greater risk of oral cavity cancer in women. Sugar from these beverages may fuel inflammation and cell damage in the mouth, creating an environment where cancer cells could develop more easily, experts said. To protect your oral health, experts recommend cutting back on sugary drinks and seeing a dentist regularly.

3 weeks ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

kupicoo / Getty ImagesA new study found that people who had surgery on Fridays had an increased risk of adverse outcomes after their operation compared to those with Monday surgeries. This “weekend effect” might be explained by hospital staffing shortages and less experienced surgeons working weekends. While scheduling surgery earlier in the week could help, experts said the risk is not high enough to ever delay care. Does it matter when you schedule your surgery?

4 weeks ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

Tatiana Maksimova / Getty ImagesNew research comparing red and white wine found that both drinks increase cancer risk, challenging the idea that red wine is healthier. The antioxidants in red wine may offer some benefit for heart health, but experts said there’s likely no significant health difference between red and white wine. To prevent cancer, experts recommended not drinking alcoholic beverages of any kind.

1 month ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

South_agency / Getty ImagesA new study found that using screens for more than an hour a day increased the risk of developing nearsightedness. The viewing distance, artificial light, and reduced blinking from screen use can all worsen eye health. If you need to use a screen, experts suggested several tips to protect your eyes, such as blinking often and following the 20-20-20 rule.

1 month ago | health.com | Brian Mastroianni

A boy and the sea / Getty ImagesNew research suggests that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be able to slow biological aging in adults over the age of 70. Biological aging—or, how old someone’s cells appear, independent of their actual age—was reduced to an even greater extent when people took omega-3s, vitamin D, and engaged in regular exercise.