Ginger, a rhizome often mistaken for a root, offers various health benefits and some drawbacks when consumed daily. Registered dietitians Jordan Hill, Amanda Sauceda and Dr. Chris Mohr highlight ginger's potential to reduce nausea, inflammation, cholesterol, and support immunity. However, it may cause mild heartburn and has blood-thinning effects. Studies suggest ginger can aid in managing blood sugar and boosting brain health. The spice is versatile in culinary uses, from teas to curries and sauces, providing a natural remedy for several ailments.

Carrie Madormo outlines seven natural drinks to help reduce bloating, including water, herbal teas, kombucha and kefir. These beverages help alleviate bloating by promoting digestion and reducing inflammation. Madormo also advises on lifestyle changes such as eating slowly, exercising and avoiding carbonated beverages to further prevent bloating.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is increasingly prevalent among nondrinkers, with over 38.9% of adults affected globally. The condition, driven by metabolic factors such as insulin resistance, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles, often progresses silently, making early detection challenging. Organizations like the CDC and American Liver Foundation highlight the importance of screening and lifestyle changes to prevent long-term complications like cirrhosis and liver cancer. Weight loss, physical activity, reduced sugar intake and an improved diet can reverse early fatty liver disease and reduce inflammation.

As AI takes over creative tasks such as preparing presentations and reports or drafting emails, you may feel a loss of ownership and pride in your work, writes author and management expert Faisal Hoque, who suggests adopting a new mindset as an orchestrator with a new kind of authority to manage resources and be responsible for the outcomes. "Instead of asking, 'What tasks did I complete today?', we must shift to asking: 'What changed because of my work today?' Who did I help? What problem did I solve? What became possible?"

To counteract any feelings of a loss of meaning at work, Hoque suggests taking time to reflect on the larger impact of your work, focusing on outcomes rather than outputs and directing AI instead of just editing it. "Approach each AI interaction as an opportunity to exercise leadership -- to develop the judgment and coordination skills that define the orchestrator's role."

A large study published in the European Heart Journal indicates that people with Type 1 diabetes have a 3.7 times greater risk of sudden cardiac death, and people with Type 2 diabetes have a 6.5 times higher risk, compared with the overall population. The study notes that the risk is greatest among young adults and patients on insulin, with factors such as hypoglycemia and insulin therapy potentially contributing to arrhythmias.

About 1 million children in the US developed obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the obesity rate from about 21% to 23%, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers found that minority and disadvantaged youths, as well as those already overweight, were particularly affected.

Three-quarters of US consumers are actively trying to reduce or avoid sugar, according to an International Food Information Council survey, with most opting to limit rather than completely cut out the sweetener. Strategies include choosing water over caloric beverages, which has remained the top choice for the sixth consecutive survey, as well as increased reliance on the Nutrition Facts Panel and labels like "reduced sugar" and "sugar-free." The findings indicate that consumer interest in sugar reduction remains strong, even though overall concern has decreased since its 2015 peak.