Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Functional freeze is a defensive survival response ...

Functional dyspepsia is a common but serious medical syndrome that can induce weight loss and food aversion and may be associated with increased risks of hospitalization and death. It probably ...

The term has been popularized on social media to describe numbness and low motivation. Experts offer ways to break out of these feelings. Credit...Vanessa Saba Supported by By Christina Caron Let’s ...

The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has released its first guideline for the management of functional seizures, providing clinicians with timely recommendations on treating the commonly ...

The functional non-alcoholic drinks market has exploded over the past five years. And that growth is hardly surprising, since it combines two of the biggest trends in the beverage sector - declining ...

Functional bowel disorders (FBDs) affect 33.2% of adults worldwide, with similar rates across regions and are linked to increased nongastrointestinal (non-GI) and psychological symptoms, impaired ...

"Board certified" is a common and persuasive credential, particularly in medicine, often implying a recognized level of expertise. However, this term doesn't automatically equate to scientific backing ...

Creating simple data classes in Java traditionally required substantial boilerplate code. Consider how we would represent Java’s mascots, Duke and Juggy: public class JavaMascot { private final String ...

Functional foods and beverages are big business in 2025. From confectionery to coffee, manufacturers are investing heavily in this health and wellness megatrend, and consumers are proving the demand ...

Wellness drinks promise stress relief, better digestion, and focus, but experts warn that dosages are unclear and risks may outweigh the benefits. Wellness drinks often highlight ingredients like ...