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- Alcohol drives opposite brain circuit changes in amyloid and tau Alzheimer’s models
on July 8, 2026 at 11:20 pmAlcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from Texas A&M University’s Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health suggests the relationship between alcohol and Alzheimer’s disease is more complicated than previously thought. Instead of affecting all Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in the same way, alcohol interacted differently with amyloid-beta-related and tau-related pathology in animal models, two key pathological processes involved in Alzheimer’s disease.
- In São Paulo, Brazil, the expansion of bike lanes and parks encourages residents to cycle more
on July 8, 2026 at 9:40 pmAccording to a study that analyzed the behavior of 1,500 São Paulo residents between 2014 and 2024, the implementation of new bike lanes, parks and other public facilities in the Brazilian city has encouraged transportation-related physical activity and promoted public health benefits. The researchers found that the presence of bike lanes within 500 meters (about 550 yards) of residents’ homes was a key factor in keeping them active and encouraging cycling. The study is published in the Journal of Transport & Health.
- One in five people will develop cancer in their lifetime, report finds
on July 8, 2026 at 8:20 pmNew findings in a report led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) reveal an urgent picture of a growing global cancer burden and underscore the lifesaving potential of stronger prevention and equitable access to care. According to Global Cancer Statistics, 2026, nearly 21 million people were diagnosed with cancer and 9.8 million died from the disease globally in 2024. The estimates show about 1 in 5 people worldwide will develop cancer during their lifetime; 1 in 9 men and 1 in 13 women will die from the disease.
- After weight loss, exercise improves cardiovascular health more than weight-loss medication
on July 8, 2026 at 4:20 pmPeople with severe obesity who exercise regularly have healthier blood vessels and lower inflammation than those who rely on medication alone, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows.
- Health apps and feeds reshape doctor visits, surveys of US adults show
on July 8, 2026 at 3:40 pmResearchers at Yale School of Medicine recently published two new studies in JAMA Network Open and JAMA that offer new insights into how people interact with wearable devices and health-related content on social media.
- Beans for blokes, broccoli for women: Which veggies protect young hearts?
on July 8, 2026 at 3:20 pmThe vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life—and a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests men and women may benefit from different vegetables. Research investigating data from the Western Australian–based Raine Study has found that young men and women may respond differently to specific vegetables, with certain types potentially offering greater protection against future heart disease and type 2 diabetes, depending on your sex.
- New study suggests rural-urban mortality gap comes down to stress, rural infrastructure
on July 8, 2026 at 2:40 pmBack in the late 1990s, a distressing trend took hold in rural America. At that time, rural and urban mortality rates started to diverge, with rural populations experiencing 9% higher mortality among working-age adults. Unfortunately, the divide has only grown over time. As of 2019, working-age adults in rural areas were 43% more likely to die from natural causes than their urban counterparts, but researchers have struggled to explain this gap.
- New research reveals rise in obesity rates in the US
on July 8, 2026 at 11:20 amObesity rates among U.S. adults and children rose sharply in recent years, and by 2023, 40% of adults and 20% of youth met the criteria for obesity, according to new, independent research published in Circulation.
- What do Sardinia’s Blue Zone elders do differently that helps them age so well physically and mentally?
on July 8, 2026 at 10:20 amPeople are living longer than they did at the turn of the 20th century, but living well into old age depends on more than a healthy lifestyle. Scientists say it is also shaped by how we think, adapt and connect with others.
- Do breast cancer and irregular heartbeat have common risk factors and rates?
on July 8, 2026 at 9:00 amAlcohol use and smoking are linked to breast cancer and atrial fibrillation/flutter in women 55 and older in multiple regions of the world, according to research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
- Magnesium is essential, but supplements have limited benefits in healthy people. Here’s what the science says
on July 7, 2026 at 10:20 pmMagnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies.
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- First randomized controlled trial shows promise of a ketogenic diet in psychotic disorders
on July 8, 2026 at 5:40 pmPublished today in Schizophrenia Bulletin, a first-of-its-kind randomized controlled trial (RCT) from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), adds to growing literature on the potential benefit of a ketogenic diet for treating psychotic disorders. The study, which enrolled participants with schizophrenia-spectrum or bipolar 1 disorders, demonstrated rapid metabolic improvements with a ketogenic diet compared with diet-as-usual during an initial one-month RCT open-label phase. Furthermore, those who continued with the optional four-month single-arm ketogenic diet extension saw meaningful gains across metabolic, psychiatric and cognitive measures.
- Beans for blokes, broccoli for women: Which veggies protect young hearts?on July 8, 2026 at 3:20 pm
The vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life—and a new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests men and women may benefit from different vegetables. Research investigating data from the Western Australian–based Raine Study has found that young men and women may respond differently to specific vegetables, with certain types potentially offering greater protection against future heart disease and type 2 diabetes, depending on your sex.
- New study suggests rural-urban mortality gap comes down to stress, rural infrastructureon July 8, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Back in the late 1990s, a distressing trend took hold in rural America. At that time, rural and urban mortality rates started to diverge, with rural populations experiencing 9% higher mortality among working-age adults. Unfortunately, the divide has only grown over time. As of 2019, working-age adults in rural areas were 43% more likely to die from natural causes than their urban counterparts, but researchers have struggled to explain this gap.
- Globally, youth are not eating enough healthy plant-based foods, analysis concludes
on July 8, 2026 at 12:00 pmHealthy plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans and legumes are the foundation of a healthy diet for anyone, no matter how old they are. But that’s especially true for children, for whom these foods are rich in essential nutrients that support normal growth, learning, mood and long-term health.
- Magnesium is essential, but supplements have limited benefits in healthy people. Here’s what the science sayson July 7, 2026 at 10:20 pm
Magnesium has become one of the most popular supplements on the market. People take it for a host of reasons, ranging from better sleep to reducing stress, preventing muscle cramps, boosting energy levels and preventing deficiencies.
- Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories—and what to do about it
on July 7, 2026 at 5:20 pmWhen it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.
- Gut microbiota can predict risk of type 2 diabetes years before it develops
on July 7, 2026 at 12:00 pmThe presence of certain bacteria in the gut microbiota, and fluctuations in a person’s metabolism, can be seen in people who go on to develop type 2 diabetes years later. This has been shown in a large Swedish study led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology. The study is published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.
- Oyster meat may provide a sustainable solution for intestinal inflammation
on July 7, 2026 at 7:00 amOngoing research provides evidence that readily available and sustainable oyster meat extract may have powerful anti-inflammatory effects on human intestinal cells.
- Ultra-processed foods linked to higher levels of ‘bad’ fatty acids in blood, study suggests
on July 6, 2026 at 11:00 pmConsumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic “signature” in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, suggests a new study by an international team of researchers. The paper, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, is the first to use targeted metabolomics (the scientific study of the chemical processes involved in cell metabolism) to examine the effects of UPF intake on a large European cohort.
- Full-fat dairy shows benefits without raising body fat or cholesterol, study finds
on July 6, 2026 at 8:00 pmA Canadian study led by University of Toronto researcher Harvey Anderson is offering new evidence in support of consuming full-fat dairy. The findings, published recently in the Journal of Nutrition, demonstrate that three daily servings of full-fat dairy can be incorporated into a person’s diet without negatively affecting their body weight or composition, energy metabolism or blood lipid levels.