Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular events
on August 26, 2026 at 8:00 amA study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
- Can you eat too much canned tuna?
on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 amCanned tuna is a lunch box staple for many people. It’s affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need to be cooked, making it a nutritious and convenient option for busy days.
- Nicotine e-cigarettes help four more people per 100 quit than patches or gum
on August 26, 2026 at 12:00 amNicotine e-cigarettes are more effective at helping people quit smoking than many conventional methods, including nicotine gum and patches, behavioral support or no support at all, an updated Cochrane review finds.
- Telehealth coaching helps rural patients take charge of diabetes care
on August 25, 2026 at 5:40 pmManaging diabetes often means making dozens of small, important decisions every day. A collaborative study between the University of Mississippi and the Mississippi Diabetes Network found that personalized telehealth coaching can help participants feel more confident making those choices while improving their health.
- Practicing gratitude may boost health and well being
on August 25, 2026 at 4:00 pmA new study from our Department of Psychology found that cultivating gratitude could help people adopt healthier habits.
- Historic Kenyan drought reshaped livelihoods, health and daily life
on August 25, 2026 at 3:40 pmDuring a historic drought in northern Kenya, a pastoralist community turned to a food source it had long viewed as a fallback for people without livestock: fishing.
- How much sleep do I need? Why you can forget the eight‑hour sleep rule
on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 pmFor decades, the answer to “how much sleep does an adult need?” has been simple: eight hours. The idea dates back to the mid-19th century, when the notion of eight hours of work, eight for recreation and eight for sleep first took hold.
- Higher diet quality linked to improved lung function in asthma, COPD
on August 25, 2026 at 12:00 amHigher diet quality is associated with better lung function (LF), especially among individuals with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
- Updated obesity guideline supports personalized care and continued use of effective weight-loss medications
on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 pmThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (VA/DoD) updated their obesity management guideline in 2025 to reflect advances in obesity assessment and treatments. The guideline emphasizes assessing health risks beyond body mass index (BMI) alone, using comprehensive lifestyle intervention as the foundation of care, and flexibly integrating medications, including GLP-1 therapies, as well as endoscopic and surgical options when appropriate.
- Mulberry leaves and fruit may influence gut bacteria linked to metabolism
on August 24, 2026 at 9:00 pmMulberry has long been used as both food and traditional medicine. Today, scientists are investigating whether its compounds can influence the gut microbiota and, through it, metabolism. A review involving researchers from Wroclaw Medical University shows that the mulberry species, plant part used and processing method may all matter for these effects.
- Woodlands in urban areas linked to reduced antidepressant use
on August 24, 2026 at 8:20 pmImproving and maintaining woodlands in deprived communities is linked to reduced antidepressant and anti-anxiety medication use, research suggests.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular eventson August 26, 2026 at 8:00 am
A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
- Can you eat too much canned tuna?on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 am
Canned tuna is a lunch box staple for many people. It’s affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need to be cooked, making it a nutritious and convenient option for busy days.
- Spouted baby food pouches are more like sugary drinks/smoothies than nutritious food
on August 25, 2026 at 10:30 pmCommercial baby foods in spouted pouches—intended to boost nutritional intake from the age of 6 months onward—are often more like sugary drinks and smoothies than nutritious food, finds an analysis of U.K. products, published online in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
- When you eat may matter as much as what you eat for longevity and heart health
on August 24, 2026 at 1:42 pmWhat we eat plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A well-balanced meal rich in essential micronutrients not only fuels the body but may also help protect against metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. There is another question worth asking: Does when we eat matter just as much as what we eat?
- Poll reveals many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
on August 24, 2026 at 4:20 amAs families reset their back-to-school routines, getting children out the door isn’t the only challenge. Making sure they eat a healthy breakfast can be a struggle, too.
- A gut microbial health index as a composite biomarker for evaluating overall health
on August 23, 2026 at 8:00 pmEach person has a unique gut microbial population, with variation shaped by diet, lifestyle and disease. We are seeing a rapid rise in metabolic disorders, obesity and inflammatory diseases that cannot be explained by our relatively stable genetic code. One of the most encouraging findings in common modern diseases is that modifiable factors can outweigh genetic predispositions. Unlike genetics, the microbiome is a dynamic system that responds to the daily choices we make.
- Oxalate in spinach and almonds may worsen gut inflammation in IBD
on August 23, 2026 at 4:00 pmSpinach, almonds and sweet potatoes are celebrated as some of the healthiest foods on the planet. But for the millions of Americans living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study from the UNC School of Medicine suggests that these same foods may be quietly worsening gut inflammation through a compound most people have never heard of.
- We put cottage cheese through an evidence check—and the health claims didn’t stack up
on August 22, 2026 at 11:30 pmCottage cheese is having a moment. It’s being added to dips, mixed into batters and even used in pizza and brownies. It’s touted as a high-protein food that can help people build muscle and lose fat. But the research supporting these benefits is not quite as abundant as the number of viral cottage cheese recipes out there.
- More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work
on August 21, 2026 at 2:00 pmGrowing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum steps: Before sunrise, Rocky cracked raw eggs into a glass and drank them.
- Intermittent fasting may help type 1 diabetics control their blood sugar levels
on August 20, 2026 at 8:40 pmA UIC study led by kinesiology and nutrition professor Krista Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes. The work is published in the journal Diabetes Care.