What Magnesium Actually Does and Which Medications It Can Undermine
A guide to magnesium's supported benefits, who is actually at risk of overdose, and the specific medications that require spacing doses apart from supplementation.
Senior Wellness Editor, Holistic Lifestyle Consultant & Health Journalist
Chloe Mercer
Health journalist and holistic wellness strategist dedicated to empowering readers through mindful living, evidence-based nutrition, and sustainable fitness. Specializing in actionable lifestyle guides, mental well-being practices, and longevity trends. I translate complex health science into practical daily routines for a balanced, vibrant, and healthy life.
Stories by Chloe Mercer
The 2026 Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Has Already Broken the U.S. Record
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak has surpassed the 2019 U.S. record, with Michigan hit hardest. Investigators are focused on bagged greens amid CDC budget cuts.
A Second American Has Contracted Ebola in Congo's Record Outbreak
A US aid worker in DRC has tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola virus as the outbreak, now Africa's fastest-growing, shows signs of significant undetected spread.
DRC's Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Spreads With No Approved Vaccine or Treatment
A rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain is spreading undetected across the DRC, reaching Kinshasa and Uganda, with no approved vaccine or treatment yet available.
Creatine's Benefits Are Well-Proven Research on Women Isn't
New reporting on National Creatine Day reviews the supplement's proven safety and muscle benefits alongside a persistent gap in female-specific dosing research.
High-Protein, Whole-Food Meals for Post-Workout Recovery
Five whole-food meals deliver 28–50+ grams of protein for muscle recovery, using chicken, paneer, tofu, eggs, and legumes instead of processed supplements.
First Drug Trial Targets Bundibugyo Ebola Strain in DRC
WHO's PARTNERS trial is testing MBP134 and remdesivir against Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, where cases have passed 1,400 and spread into Uganda and a fourth province.
West Nile Virus Spreads Across California Ahead of July 4
California vector control agencies report a widening West Nile virus footprint this summer, including a confirmed human case in Long Beach and new mosquito detections statewide.
Study Ties Coffee to Lower Liver Disease and Cancer Risk
A Cedars-Sinai-led study of over 354,000 UK Biobank participants links coffee intake to lower cirrhosis and liver cancer risk, with MRI and blood data suggesting antioxidants may drive the effect.