Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Olive oil before carbs blunts early blood sugar rise in mice
on October 8, 2026 at 2:00 pmIn treating diabetes, postmeal elevation of glucose levels is an important therapeutic target. Existing clinical studies indicate that eating vegetables, protein or fat before carbohydrates can moderate a postmeal rise in blood glucose, pointing to the potential of meal sequencing as a simple and sustainable dietary strategy.
- Why muscle health should be a bigger part of clinical nutrition
on October 8, 2026 at 1:40 pmMuscle health is linked to how well people recover from illness, maintain independence as they age and retain strength and function during weight loss. But it isn’t always a central consideration in clinical nutrition.
- Potassium-rich DASH diet found to be safe for adults taking common blood pressure medications
on October 8, 2026 at 12:00 pmIncreased consumption of potassium-rich foods that are part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet did not raise blood potassium to dangerous levels in people taking medications to lower their blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7–11.
- Beyond food prices: Study reveals multiple barriers to micronutrient-rich diets among vulnerable consumers
on October 8, 2026 at 2:00 amHaving access to enough food does not necessarily mean having access to a nutritionally adequate diet.
- New guidance outlines how to protect people living with heart disease during heat waves
on October 7, 2026 at 10:10 pmA major new report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) sets out how health services need to protect vulnerable patients during heat waves. The report by a group of international experts is published in the European Heart Journal and brings together all existing research on how to prevent deaths and hospitalizations during heat waves in people with different forms of cardiovascular disease.
- WHO says no obesity drugs, surgery for under-10s
on October 7, 2026 at 10:38 amMedicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
- Pilot trial suggests structured support may help limit weight regain after GLP-1 treatment
on October 7, 2026 at 7:10 amGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are effective treatments for obesity, but discontinuation is common due to cost, insurance coverage limitations, side effects, patient preference and other factors—and often leads to rapid weight regain. Results from a pilot randomized trial, published in Obesity Science & Practice, suggest that structured support may attenuate early weight gain after GLP-1 cessation.
- Exercise as medicine: How physical activity helps manage chronic disease
on October 6, 2026 at 7:20 pmChronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and certain types of cancer are leading causes of disability and death worldwide. Traditionally, these conditions have been managed through medication, dietary changes and medical interventions.
- Even brief e-cigarette use can cause lasting lung damage and weaken defenses against respiratory viruses, study suggests
on October 6, 2026 at 1:00 pmJust days of e-cigarette vapor exposure can injure the lungs’ most delicate tissue and leave it more vulnerable to viral infection, according to a study led by National Jewish Health researchers and published in JCI Insight.
- Cash rewards help folks quit smoking
on October 6, 2026 at 12:40 pmFat stacks of cash can provide powerful motivation to quit smoking, a new study says. Twice as many smokers quit when offered cash rewards of up to $600, researchers report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
- Sardinian village may be a new longevity hotspot
on October 5, 2026 at 9:40 pmA terracotta-tiled village in the mountains of Sardinia may offer researchers a rare opportunity to uncover the secrets of exceptional longevity.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Olive oil before carbs blunts early blood sugar rise in miceon October 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm
In treating diabetes, postmeal elevation of glucose levels is an important therapeutic target. Existing clinical studies indicate that eating vegetables, protein or fat before carbohydrates can moderate a postmeal rise in blood glucose, pointing to the potential of meal sequencing as a simple and sustainable dietary strategy.
- Potassium-rich DASH diet found to be safe for adults taking common blood pressure medicationson October 8, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Increased consumption of potassium-rich foods that are part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet did not raise blood potassium to dangerous levels in people taking medications to lower their blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 7–11.
- Beyond food prices: Study reveals multiple barriers to micronutrient-rich diets among vulnerable consumerson October 8, 2026 at 2:00 am
Having access to enough food does not necessarily mean having access to a nutritionally adequate diet.
- Dying fat cells may trigger self-amplifying cycle of inflammation in obesity
on October 7, 2026 at 1:40 pmA new review examines adipocyte ferroptosis, the breakdown of fat cells due to oxidation from intracellular iron, as an emerging molecular mechanism potentially contributing to adipose tissue dysfunction, chronic inflammation and metabolic complications associated with obesity.
- Pilot trial suggests structured support may help limit weight regain after GLP-1 treatmenton October 7, 2026 at 7:10 am
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are effective treatments for obesity, but discontinuation is common due to cost, insurance coverage limitations, side effects, patient preference and other factors—and often leads to rapid weight regain. Results from a pilot randomized trial, published in Obesity Science & Practice, suggest that structured support may attenuate early weight gain after GLP-1 cessation.
- Locally grown crops could expand access to childhood malnutrition treatment
on October 6, 2026 at 11:00 pmFor millions of children suffering from severe malnutrition, an effective treatment already exists. The problem is that many of them never receive it.
- Be wary of online nutrition advice for cancer patients
on October 6, 2026 at 11:20 amAvoid dairy, fruit and red meat; take vitamin D supplements—these are some of the nutrition claims circulating online for breast cancer patients, but how many of them are actually based on fact?
- Health services may be missing the link between alcohol problems and eating disorders, study suggests
on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 pmA review led by Bournemouth University researchers has highlighted the extent to which people seeking help for alcohol problems may also be struggling with a second, hidden problem with food and eating. Despite this evidence that many people experience both conditions at the same time, support for eating disorders and alcohol recovery is provided separately in health care systems.
- Inflammation may push people with obesity toward easier, often less healthy food choices
on October 5, 2026 at 5:20 pmAround half of people who are severely overweight have mild inflammation in their bodies. Research by neuroscientist Judith Scholing of the Donders Institute at Radboud University shows that this inflammation can cause people to opt for convenient food choices, which often means fast food. This makes it harder to lose weight. The work is published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.
- Same calories, different responses: Food processing influences metabolism and brain activity
on October 5, 2026 at 9:00 amMost nutrition science suggests that meals with the same basic nutritional profile will have the same impact on a person’s blood sugar.