Nick Blackmer

1 week ago | verywellhealth.com | Kathleen Ferraro |Nick Blackmer

TikTok creators have been raving about an unexpected remedy for bloating: applying castor oil inside the belly button. While castor oil has been used as a laxative in the past, no scientific evidence supports using it topically for bloating. Castor oil has some legitimate health applications, and it’s been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Still, putting it in your belly button to relieve digestive issues is probably too good to be true.

1 week ago | health.com | Sarah Garone |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

skynesher / Getty ImagesA study found that people who ate collagen-enriched protein bars twice daily lost more weight than a control group. While these results are promising, this study had significant drawbacks and limitations. If you want to try collagen for weight loss, experts said to consult your doctor beforehand. Collagen is a buzzy supplement for a variety of health concerns, from skin aging to joint pain. Now, new research has found that it might also support healthy weight loss.

1 week ago | health.com | Sarah Garone |Jani Hall |Nick Blackmer

Dougal Waters / Getty ImagesA fiber supplement before meals could help flush the body of potentially harmful “forever chemicals."Fiber’s gel-forming ability binds it to forever chemicals, helping to carry them out of the body. Though it’s too soon to say how effective fiber is at reducing forever chemicals, experts say it’s still a good idea to consume more of it for general health. Concerned about so-called “forever chemicals” building up in your body?

1 week ago | health.com | Laura Schober |Amber Brenza |Nick Blackmer

ToscaWhi / Getty Images Yogurt is one of the healthiest snacks out there—if you choose the right one. Packed with protein, yogurt’s a great source of probiotics, calcium, and vitamin B12, but when you add in flavoring or extra sugars, the breakfast staple can start to look a lot like dessert. Confused about whether your favorite flavored yogurt is healthy or not? Keep reading to see what actually makes a yogurt a good-for-you option—and how to pick the best one.

1 week ago | health.com | Jenna Anderson |Julia Landwehr |Nick Blackmer

somboon kaeoboonsong / Getty ImagesConsumer Reports ranked the 10 foods linked to the largest recalls and foodborne illness outbreaks in 2024. Many of these foods are higher risk because of how they’re grown or processed, or because of how they’re served. Cook and handle these foods carefully, and consider avoiding them if you’re at risk of severe illness from foodborne pathogens. 2024 was a major year for food recalls.