Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Nurse-led program shown to improve midlife dementia risk profiles in new study
on October 27, 2026 at 6:20 pmNew research led by Monash University shows a multi-domain dementia risk reduction program delivered by general practice nurses can improve estimated dementia profiles in middle-aged adults, offering a practical new model for proactive brain health.
- Plastic tea bags are releasing BPA, plasticizers and up to 2,500 microplastic particles into your cup of tea
on October 27, 2026 at 6:10 pmMicroplastics are now impossible to avoid. They have made their way into everything from agricultural soils to freshwater systems. So, it is unsurprising that they end up in most foods and drinks. However, some methods of packaging or serving these items can increase microplastic exposure even more. One such example is the plastic tea bag. While many tea bags are still made of a cellulose material, some brands use a plastic mesh, despite the well-established fact that plastics can break down in hot water.
- Many nondrug and nonsurgical therapies for low back pain are more cost-effective than usual care
on October 27, 2026 at 6:00 pmNondrug and nonsurgical treatments for low back pain, including psychological support, exercise and self-management strategies, are cost-effective interventions, according to a study published Oct. 27 in the journal PLOS Medicine by Manuela Loureiro Ferreira from the George Institute for Global Health, Australia, and colleagues.
- Peptide users don’t think of themselves as injecting drug users. Five safety basics injectors need to know
on October 27, 2026 at 5:20 pmThere’s a whole new population of injecting drug users. They buy peptides online for muscle building or weight loss, to aid workout recovery or to improve their skin or sleep. Few see themselves as injecting drug users.
- Public knowledge that alcohol causes cancer rebounds
on October 27, 2026 at 5:00 pmNearly 6 in 10 Americans (58%) know that regularly consuming alcohol increases the chances of later developing cancer, according to a nationally representative survey in October by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), a statistically significant increase of five percentage points since February 2026.
- Brisker walking tied to longer life
on October 27, 2026 at 3:00 pmIn a new study, folks who walked at a brisker pace had a lower risk of an early death. Faster walking speed and more steps per minute are both associated with a lower risk of dying from any cause, researchers report in JAMA Network Open.
- The degree of obesity may influence the outcomes of acute pancreatitis
on October 27, 2026 at 1:40 pmIn acute pancreatitis, mild obesity might more than double the odds of vital organ failure, according to an international study by researchers at Semmelweis University analyzing data from more than 2,200 patients. The study, published in the journal Pancreatology, found that patients with obesity may have more than three times the odds of developing severe acute pancreatitis compared with patients of normal weight. Experts therefore emphasize that even gradual or smaller weight loss might reduce the odds of severe complications.
- E-cigarettes help smokers quit even without specialist support, randomized trial finds
on October 27, 2026 at 1:30 pmA new study by Queen Mary University of London has found that e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking even without ongoing behavioral support.
- One session of heated tobacco use injures blood vessels and damages DNA
on October 27, 2026 at 11:10 amJust one session of heated tobacco product use results in measurable damage to the blood vessels, according to a study published today (Tuesday) in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
- Want to lose weight? Don’t skip the weights
on October 26, 2026 at 10:20 pmWeightlifting has a reputation for “bulking up,” so it may not be the first type of exercise you choose when you want to lose weight.
- How daylight saving time changes affect you and what you can do about it
on October 26, 2026 at 8:40 pmAn extra hour of sleep is on the way for most Americans, though the “fall back” to standard time will bring darker afternoons, too.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Could fish consumption reduce the risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy?
on October 23, 2026 at 6:40 pmA new prospective study from Japan explored whether fish consumption before and during pregnancy is linked to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including gestational hypertension and preeclampsia. Researchers analyzed data from women in Japan, examining fish consumption and n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake across different stages of pregnancy. The results reveal a pattern that may have implications for preconception and prenatal nutrition.
- Children who eat more ultraprocessed foods show stronger brain responses to appetizing foods
on October 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmChildren who eat more ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) show stronger responses in the brain’s reward network when viewing images of appetizing foods—and these brain responses are linked to increases in body fat one year later.
- Plant-first food pyramid brings international dietary guidelines together in adaptable global guide
on October 23, 2026 at 12:00 pmDietary guidance varies by country, and no international food pyramid has brought its recommendations together until now. BYU nutritional science professor Karen Della Corte led a global team of nutrition scientists to develop an International Food Guide Pyramid that reflects broad scientific agreement and can be adapted across cultures and borders.
- Fruits and vegetables outperform medication for treating metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease
on October 22, 2026 at 10:30 pmIn people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), oral sodium bicarbonate is a standard treatment for metabolic acidosis (too much acid buildup in the body), but results from a recent clinical trial indicate that dietary acid reduction with base-producing fruits and vegetables may be a better option. The findings will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2026, Oct. 22–25.
- How L-carnitine, found in red meat and exercise supplements, may amplify inflammation
on October 22, 2026 at 6:20 pmIn a study published Oct. 19 in Cell, Yale researchers identified a previously unknown mechanism by which a nutrient abundant in red meat and commonly used in exercise supplements may amplify inflammation.
- GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs change how people eat, but nausea needs closer study
on October 22, 2026 at 3:40 pmSomeone taking a weight-loss drug might leave half their dinner because they feel comfortably full. They might also stop because they feel nauseous. Measuring the leftovers would reveal the same result, but tell researchers little about why the person stopped eating.
- Study identifies key drivers of microbiome-linked cancer immunotherapy side effect
on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pmScientists at the University of Pittsburgh uncovered the unstable immune cells that can cause up to 40% of immunotherapy patients to experience serious side effects and showed that diet and microbiome composition influence the side effect’s severity.
- Started a GLP‑1 drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Here’s what you need to know about nutrition
on October 21, 2026 at 4:00 pmAround half a million Australians use GLP-1 medications for diabetes—and when you add people who use them for obesity and weight-related conditions, the total is much higher.
- A healthy diet can lower depression risk in older adults, despite genetics
on October 21, 2026 at 1:20 pmDeakin research has revealed that older adults can reduce their risk of depression by eating a healthy diet and that the benefits were evident regardless of a genetic predisposition to depression or existing low-grade inflammation.
- Gut-friendly fiber formula gives hope to IBS sufferers
on October 21, 2026 at 12:00 pmRelief could be in sight for millions of people living with the pain and discomfort of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) thanks to a specially formulated fiber that’s been created and trialed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study is published in the European Journal of Nutrition.