Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- 5 great cardio workouts you can do at home
on October 23, 2026 at 9:00 pmYou might have heard that cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
- Scientists propose national microbiome plan to prevent chronic disease
on October 23, 2026 at 4:00 pmRutgers researchers are part of an international call for a microbiome moonshot, a massive, coordinated effort to pinpoint how certain microorganisms inside us drive chronic disease and how others can be harnessed for repair.
- 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.
- Can Reddit help strengthen health communications on extreme heat?
on October 23, 2026 at 11:30 amTwo years ago, Robbie M. Parks, an environmental health scientist at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, and Nathaniel Matthews-Trigg, director of climate and disaster resilience at Americares, founded an online community on Reddit, r/heat_prep, where members share information and advice about coping with extreme temperatures.
- Intermittent fasting plus exercise boosts fat loss and fitness in 12-week obesity trial
on October 22, 2026 at 9:20 pmA research team led by the Joint University Institute for Sport and Health (iMUDS) at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Granada Institute for Biomedical Research and the Biomedical Research Network Center, has studied the effects of combining intermittent fasting and supervised exercise in people with obesity as part of the TEMPUS project.
- 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.
- 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.
- Petting your dog may help your body handle the next stressful situation better
on October 22, 2026 at 1:00 pmComing home to a four-legged furry friend wagging their tail can ease the stress accumulated throughout the day. Since time immemorial, humans have found comfort in petting their dogs. A large body of research acknowledges the well-being benefits of pet ownership, but the mechanisms that drive those benefits remain murky.
- Research finds bariatric surgery can restore immune cell function affected by obesity
on October 22, 2026 at 11:40 amNew Maynooth University (MU) research led by the Department of Biology’s Dr. Ciara Flynn, working within the research group of Professor Andrew Hogan at the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, has found that obesity can impair key immune cells that help protect the body against infection and cancer.
- Canada’s youngest generation is off to a healthy start, but screen time is a challenge
on October 22, 2026 at 1:20 amCanada’s youngest generation is off to a good start for being physically active, but there’s also room to grow, according to a first-ever national assessment focused on children under age 5, led by a University of Alberta researcher.
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 foodson October 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Children 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 guideon October 23, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Dietary 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 inflammationon October 22, 2026 at 6:20 pm
In 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 effecton October 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm
Scientists 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.