Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Yoga-based cardiac rehab improved quality of life in people living with heart failure
on November 9, 2026 at 8:20 pmA yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation program improved the quality of life for people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, compared with patients who received enhanced standard care. The yoga-based cardiac rehab program did not, however, significantly reduce the combined rate of death, hospitalization or stroke. All this is according to late-breaking science presented Saturday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Chicago.
- The stroke risk younger adults may be overlooking—and the symptoms that should never be dismissed
on November 9, 2026 at 8:00 pmStroke is often seen as a condition that only affects older people. Yet the incidence of stroke in older people has actually fallen in recent decades. At the same time, rates of stroke in under-55s have been on the rise.
- Women who binge drink at least once a month are at heightened risk of advanced fibrosis, study suggests
on November 9, 2026 at 8:00 pmWomen who consume four or more alcoholic drinks on a single occasion once a month or more have increased odds of advanced liver fibrosis, a new study suggests. Steatotic liver disease (SLD)—formerly known as fatty liver disease—includes several liver conditions linked to alcohol consumption and/or metabolic dysfunction. SLD phenotypes are identified based partly on daily or weekly alcohol intake. Although research has linked heavy episodic (binge) drinking to increased risk for certain liver conditions and liver-related death, its role in SLD is undefined.
- Cleaner bedroom air may help manage blood sugar in prediabetes
on November 9, 2026 at 1:20 pmUsing portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during sleep may stabilize the large spikes in blood sugar experienced by people with prediabetes, a condition in which sugar (glucose) levels are higher than normal, a new study shows.
- Financial incentives nearly double quit rates among underserved people who smoke in national study
on November 7, 2026 at 10:00 pmOffering financial incentives to people trying to quit smoking nearly doubled cessation rates among medically underserved adults undergoing lung cancer screening, according to a large national clinical trial involving Henry Ford Health.
- Heart researchers unpack neutral findings from ZEUS, an anti-inflammatory clinical trial
on November 7, 2026 at 2:40 pmLike cholesterol, inflammation causally contributes to the risk of cardiovascular disease, but findings from the clinical trial ZEUS indicate that the road to targeting inflammation may be less straightforward than once thought. ZEUS, a global phase 3 clinical trial led by Mass General Brigham researcher Paul Ridker, M.D., tested a drug that targets interleukin-6 (IL-6), a downstream inflammatory molecule. IL-6 inhibitors are commonly used to treat autoimmune disorders. However, while the new drug known as ziltivekimab lowered IL-6 levels, it did not reduce cardiovascular event rates compared to placebo.
- Is natural toothpaste really as good as fluoride? Tooth decay expert on the difference
on November 6, 2026 at 5:40 pmNatural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on store shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But before changing toothpaste, there is one important question to consider: does it contain fluoride?
- This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age
on November 6, 2026 at 4:20 pmIf you’re over 60 and have started lifting weights, you’ve probably been told to take it slowly. Lift steadily, lower steadily, keep it controlled.
- Manosphere, tobacco and gambling are driving avoidable harm and premature deaths among men, studies find
on November 6, 2026 at 2:40 pmMen are suffering poor health and dying younger while the companies that profit from their misery are turning over billions of dollars.
- 7 simple ways to turn a new workout routine into a lasting habit
on November 5, 2026 at 11:40 pmHave you started a new workout routine only to watch it fizzle out a few weeks later?
- High levels of indoor radon linked to higher risk of heart failure in postmenopausal women
on November 5, 2026 at 11:00 pmNew findings from a study of women who have gone through menopause suggest that those living in areas with higher estimated indoor radon levels may be at higher risk of heart failure. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, was led by researchers at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and adds the newest evidence that radon exposure may pose a significant risk to heart health among aging women.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- US youths see nearly 4,000 food marketing messages on digital media each year
on November 9, 2026 at 4:00 pmU.S. children and adolescents see thousands of food marketing messages on digital media platforms each year, according to new research published in JAMA Pediatrics. And 92% of the marketed food and beverage products are considered unhealthy.
- Breast milk fatty acids linked to infant motor development
on November 6, 2026 at 4:40 pmA new study has found an association between odd- and branched-chain fatty acid (OBCFA) levels in breast milk and infant motor development, providing new population-based evidence for research on early-life nutrition and neurodevelopment.
- Explainable AI predicts how plant compounds may cross intestinal barriers
on November 6, 2026 at 1:00 pmPhytochemicals are bioactive compounds derived from plants, such as flavonoids, alkaloids and ginsenosides. They are key ingredients in functional foods and promising starting points for new drugs. Yet many of them never make it into the bloodstream because they are poorly absorbed in the intestine. Measuring their absorption one compound at a time requires laborious cell-based experiments, and this bottleneck has long slowed the screening of candidate ingredients.
- Maternal vitamin A deficiency may increase risk of larger babies
on November 5, 2026 at 12:50 pmA study in Norway has identified a link between a mother’s vitamin A levels and her baby’s birth weight. The study shows that over 43% of the women had low vitamin A levels during the latter part of their pregnancy. While almost no one had levels classified as a severe vitamin A deficiency, two out of five had insufficient levels. The study examined 723 women who experienced entirely normal pregnancies.
- Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives could lead to deficiencies in certain nutrients
on November 4, 2026 at 11:30 pmReplacing dairy products, even partially, with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. Mandatory fortification of plant-based alternatives and other foods, including bread, could lessen the risk of deficiencies, particularly iodine deficiency.
- How your brain learned to love coffee, chocolate, fat and sugar
on November 4, 2026 at 6:00 pmIf you can remember your first sip of coffee, the memory might not be a pleasant one. Coffee’s bitter flavor is one we naturally steer clear of. So how do coffee fans learn to love it? The answer may lie in an understudied “slow” dopamine pathway connecting the gut and brain. A new study from UC San Francisco shows that this pathway helps the brain connect a flavor with the beneficial effects that follow ingesting it.
- Consuming colorful produce may help reduce COPD-related inflammation, flare-ups
on November 4, 2026 at 1:40 pmEating a diet rich in red, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables may help reduce inflammation and exacerbations associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study in the September 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal of the COPD Foundation.
- A healthier form of salt could prevent millions of deaths from stroke and heart disease
on November 4, 2026 at 10:00 amResearchers from The George Institute for Global Health assessed the health benefits of switching the salt supply to potassium-enriched salt across 193 countries. They found almost 3 million deaths and 10 million new cases of cardiovascular and kidney disease could be prevented globally each year. The research is published in Nature Health.
- Supplement targeting aging processes shows potential to improve markers of blood vessel health
on November 4, 2026 at 5:10 amA multicomponent nutritional supplement has been found to improve markers of vascular health in a randomized controlled trial led by the University of Surrey. The formulation combined ingredients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids and plant-derived bioactives) selected for their relevance to several biological processes associated with aging.
- Blood signatures may explain roughly half of ultra-processed diets’ links to heart disease and diabetes
on November 3, 2026 at 9:00 pmTwo distinct patterns of molecules in the blood linked to an ultra-processed diet and a minimally processed diet have been identified in a new study by UCL (University College London) and Imperial College London researchers.