Flora Zhao
Author
Flora is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. She holds a master’s degree in demography and served as editor of a social sciences journal for seven years.
Shifting her focus from macro issues like population changes and economic development to personal health, Flora finds great joy and satisfaction in her work. She bases her articles on thorough literature reviews and in-depth interviews with experts, aiming to provide content that genuinely helps people. Email her at: [email protected]
LATEST
Aspirin, Remarkable for Preventing Heart Attacks, Is Not for Everyone
Although some live by the phrase, ‘An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,’ the scale weighing aspirin’s benefits and risks has tipped for certain groups.
Your Mattress May Be the Cause of Unexplained Symptoms—Here’s Why
People may not realize that many of their discomforts can be linked to what they are sleeping on.
Inflammation: The Body’s ‘Fire’ Burns Threats, but Things Go Wrong When It Smolders
Chronic inflammation’s causes may be the very things that bring us comfort or convenience.
Questions Linger About the Unlisted Substances Used in Processed Foods
Safer and more traditional alternatives exist for some of them.
Widely Used and Deemed Safe, These Food Additives Are More Harmful Than Thought
More than 73 percent of food is ultra-processed. Some ingredients are ‘generally recognized as safe,’ but research has begun to show that they may not be.
Classical Music Alters the Brain–Here’s How
The main difference between classical and pop music is that classical music has unique rules that the brain likes.
A Compound Discovered on Easter Island May Extend Life, Combat Age-Related Diseases
Discovered in a mysterious land, rapamycin can slow the growth of everything from wrinkles to cancer.
Colorectal Cancer Is Striking Young People, and ‘Some New Exposures’ May Be Fueling It
From 2000 to 2020, the incidence rate of colorectal cancer decreased by nearly half. However, among people younger than 50, the rate rose.
The Healthiest Kinds of Salt: These Contain More Nutrients and Less Sodium
Since salt is an essential ingredient, knowing which type is healthiest is important.
Salt Deficiency Could Be Life-Threatening. Here Are the Lesser-Known Dangers
The detrimental effects of high salt intake on the heart are undeniable, but surprisingly, consuming too little salt can also increase heart disease risk.
