Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Early nicotine vapor exposure increases nicotine seeking later in life, study finds
on August 26, 2026 at 9:40 pmNicotine vaping during adolescence may leave a lasting imprint on the brain’s reward system, driving nicotine-seeking behavior well into adulthood even after long stretches without any exposure, according to new research led by scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso.
- Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ every aspect of our lives could actually be stressing us out
on August 26, 2026 at 7:20 pmIf you want to improve yourself, your health or your lifestyle, you need to do it to the “maxx”—according to social media, at least.
- What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
on August 26, 2026 at 5:20 pmLentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our bodies when we eat them.
- Vulnerability to wildfire smoke is in our genes, thanks to an evolutionary quirk
on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 pmWhen the sky becomes orange and hazy from wildfire smoke, modern humans are at greater risk than our earlier ancestors would have been.
- Report measures blue spaces as major public health assets in Scotland
on August 26, 2026 at 4:20 pmScotland’s rivers, lochs and coastlines deliver health benefits worth up to £123m a year in the Forth region alone, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen that puts a monetary value on the impact of blue spaces.
- Sugar tax could improve oral health
on August 26, 2026 at 11:40 amMillions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20% tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.
- 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.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Move over, lycopene. Tomatoes’ secret sauce may be phytoene
on August 26, 2026 at 7:00 pmNew study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults
- What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to knowon August 26, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our bodies when we eat them.
- 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.