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- Why air travel can be so hard on the body
on July 23, 2026 at 5:40 pmAt any given time, hundreds of thousands of people are traveling by air. For many, these journeys will pass without consequence. But for some, a routine flight may trigger a health emergency.
- Cerebral small vessel disease: New treatment possibilities for the little‑known condition affecting millions of people
on July 23, 2026 at 4:40 pmCerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), which notably increases the risk of stroke and cognitive disorders, is estimated to affect more than 5 million people in France alone. In the absence of a curative treatment, preventing cardiovascular risk factors remains the most effective strategy today. However, promising new therapeutic avenues are being explored.
- Gut microbiome reveals molecular clues to how quickly our bodies age
on July 23, 2026 at 4:20 pmResearchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have found that certain gut bacteria are linked to how quickly the body ages, providing new insight into the connection between the gut, health and longevity.
- American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds
on July 23, 2026 at 3:40 pmAlthough American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults make up 5% of California’s adult population, they shoulder a disproportionate burden of chronic disease and substance use, according to a new study from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR).
- Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors may drive dangerous plaque buildup in coronary arteries
on July 23, 2026 at 3:00 pmCardiovascular risk factors are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, but it has been unknown how they are related to abrupt closure of the coronary arteries leading to heart attack and sudden cardiac death. A study by Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute investigators finds that people with a greater modifiable risk factor burden, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking and obesity, have more widespread plaque buildup in major coronary arteries.
- FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers
on July 23, 2026 at 8:30 amHealth advisers begin meeting Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective.
- Why 78 degrees isn’t the right thermostat setting for everyone during a heat wave
on July 22, 2026 at 8:40 pmAcross the U.S., it’s a hot summer, and electricity prices are high. Various public officials and corporate websites suggest people set their thermostats to 78°F (25.6°C), or even 81°F (27.2°C), as a way to stay relatively cool without breaking the bank. But as someone who studies energy costs, I know from both personal and professional experience that it’s not that simple.
- New insights into why ex-smokers remain at elevated risk of lung disease
on July 22, 2026 at 4:40 pmA new study by McGill researchers could help explain why people who have quit smoking remain at elevated risk of lung disease long after their last cigarette. Their paper, published in Translational Research, provides one of the most detailed pictures to date of how quitting smoking affects the human lung at the cellular level.
- Young women drive England’s rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes, analysis finds
on July 22, 2026 at 3:20 pmYoung women are leading a worrying increase in early-onset type 2 diabetes diagnoses in England, according to a new analysis. In a population study of type 2 diabetes in England, researchers found a clear generational divide, with diagnosis rates rising rapidly among younger adults, particularly women, while declining in older age groups.
- Breathalyzer can ‘sniff out’ when your body starts burning fat
on July 22, 2026 at 3:00 pmResearchers have developed a breath detector with a chemical sensor that sniffs out when your body is burning fat through a single exhale. Reporting in Device, the handheld, smartphone-assisted device measures acetone—a molecule that is released into the breath when the body burns fat—in about 90 seconds with laboratory-level accuracy.
- Exercise addiction is real, but often overstated
on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 amWith fitness culture booming and “no days off” mindsets trending, new research is challenging common assumptions about “exercise addiction”—finding that the issue is real but often misunderstood and overstated.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Aspirin reverses diet-driven depression-like behavior in mice
on July 23, 2026 at 5:20 pmDepression is among the most common psychiatric disorders, estimated to affect between 280 million and 332 million people worldwide. This disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and hopelessness, low energy, a loss of interest in everyday activities and sometimes changes in appetite or sleep.
- Could increasing omega-3 intake boost recovery and long-term health in elite athletes?
on July 23, 2026 at 2:00 pmAs the Commonwealth Games approach, athletes chasing every extra edge on the track, court or in the pool might not find it in training, but on their dinner plates. In a study published in Sports Medicine—Open, University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers analyzed the diets and omega-3 blood levels of professional athletes, finding that almost three-quarters could benefit from increasing their intake of these healthy fats.
- Cafeteria menu makeover could reduce students’ sugar, salt intake
on July 22, 2026 at 7:20 pmPizza, pastries and parfaits are staples in many school cafeterias. But new research from the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi suggests some of students’ favorite meals may contain more sodium and sugar than schools will be allowed to serve under updated federal nutrition standards.
- Estrogen-like mold toxins linked to corn products found in all pregnant participants in small pilot study
on July 21, 2026 at 10:20 pmConsuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to Rutgers researchers.
- Beer, beans and seafood: Wastewater exposes hidden maps of community diets
on July 21, 2026 at 9:40 pmA new study suggests what’s flushed down the drain can offer a real-time snapshot of what communities are eating. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed tiny fragments of plant and animal DNA from wastewater samples from 19 North Carolina communities representing 2.1 million people to reveal how economics, immigration and geography influence what’s on our plates.
- Alzheimer’s blood markers may reveal who benefits most from MIND diet
on July 21, 2026 at 4:40 pmWhile everyone may benefit from a healthy diet, those with higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers may be more likely to benefit from a MIND diet intervention, according to a new study from the MIND trial. The biomarkers found in participants’ blood measure two specific proteins central to Alzheimer’s disease: beta-amyloid (or amyloid-β40) and phosphorylated tau (or p-tau181).
- Home delivered, medically tailored groceries improve diabetes control
on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 amA study by researchers at U.S. health insurance and medical services provider Kaiser Permanente, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and The George Institute for Global Health found that medically tailored grocery deliveries improved blood sugar control among adults living with type 2 diabetes who have public health insurance, compared with usual care.
- How ultra-processed food firms hoodwink us into thinking their products are ‘healthier’ than others
on July 21, 2026 at 3:20 amNew research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, shows how various sectors representing the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry use tactics to deny the health risks associated with these products, including attempting to reframe their particular UPFs as healthier and somehow different from others.
- A new plan for healthy aging starts before we’re born
on July 20, 2026 at 3:40 pmMost of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to help people stay healthier for longer as they age.
- Collagen peptides support bone health for female runners
on July 20, 2026 at 3:20 pmCollagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to support joint, hair, skin and gut health.