Jani Hall

2 weeks ago | health.com | Sarah Garone |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Roberto Machado Noa / Getty ImagesNew research confirms that brown rice contains more arsenic than white rice. For most healthy adults, the amount of arsenic in brown rice isn’t worrisome for health. Concerns are more pronounced for children under age 5. To be on the safe side, parents and caregivers may want to take steps to limit exposure. Brown rice is well known as a nutritious food—but does this whole grain have a dark side for health?

3 weeks ago | health.com | Stephanie Anderson Witmer |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Images By Tang Ming Tung / Getty ImagesA new study found that having a cat or dog boosts life satisfaction as much as earning nearly $100,000 more a year. Pets help keep loneliness at bay, offering companionship on par with regularly seeing friends or family. Experts say the findings could shape public policy, from mental health programs to pet-friendly housing laws. Researchers have long linked pet ownership to lower stress and increased happiness.

3 weeks ago | health.com | Christina Manian |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

PFAS, widely used in products for their stain and water resistant properties, can enter human bodies. Scientists are still learning how these substances affect health, but research has linked them to a higher risk of everything from heart disease to cancer. You can't cut PFAS out of your life completely, but you can reduce your exposure to them. Westend61 / Getty Images What do nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and anti-fogging sprays all have in common?

3 weeks ago | health.com | Jamie Ducharme |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Solskin / Getty ImagesComputed tomography, or CT scans, could cause 5% of U.S. cancers each year, a new study found. The X-rays expose people to ionizing radiation, which can cause DNA damage. Before getting a CT scan, experts recommend talking to your doctor about the benefits and risks of the imaging. Computed tomography (CT) scans are a pivotal part of U.S. medical care.

1 month ago | health.com | Kristen Fischer |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

agrobacter / Getty ImagesPhotoprotective supplements are pills or capsules that promise to help protect skin from exposure to UV rays. One of the most common ingredients, the extract of the plant Polypodium leucotomos, is an antioxidant that may offer some protection from sun damage. However, experts stress that you shouldn’t rely on supplements to minimize UV ray damage. There seems to be a supplement for everything these days—including sun protection.