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  • New research reveals rise in obesity rates in the US
    on July 8, 2026 at 11:20 am

    Obesity 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 am

    People 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 am

    Alcohol 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 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.

  • Sitting for long stretches linked to a higher risk of death from cancer
    on July 7, 2026 at 8:40 pm

    Sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time is linked to a higher risk of dying from cancer, while breaking up long sitting spells with light activity appeared to lower that risk, according to new data. But media reports on the study left many questions unanswered. Here’s what you need to know.

  • The story of the study of post-exercise hypotension
    on July 7, 2026 at 6:20 pm

    In 1981, a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine named William Fitzgerald noticed something strange—his blood pressure was lower after going for a jog. This anecdotal observation launched a robust investigation into this phenomenon, which would later be identified as post-exercise hypotension (PEH). One of the leaders in this field is College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) researcher and Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of kinesiology Linda Pescatello.

  • Rare colorless carotenoids emerge as multifunctional ingredients for beauty and health
    on July 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    Colorless carotenoids are naturally occurring compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, and are the biosynthetic precursors of familiar colored carotenoids such as lycopene and β-carotene. Despite their important biological roles, phytoene and phytofluene have received far less scientific attention because their geometric isomers are difficult to separate and purify in sufficient quantities for detailed investigation. As a result, little has been known about how individual isomers differ in their chemical characteristics and biological activities, limiting their potential development as high-value functional ingredients.

  • Why losing weight isn’t just about counting calories—and what to do about it
    on July 7, 2026 at 5:20 pm

    When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up.

  • What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?
    on July 7, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. From your friendly neighborhood influencer to the gym bros, injectable peptides have been all over social media and are now making mainstream news when things go horribly wrong.

  • First AI agent and risk prediction model for precision diabetes management
    on July 7, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed Hong Kong’s first “AI Agent for Precision Diabetes Management—PIPE-AI” (AI Agent), designed specifically for Asian populations, together with a related disease risk prediction model. Leveraging artificial intelligence and large-scale local electronic health data, the system can more accurately predict the risk of complications worsening, such as chronic kidney disease, in patients with type 2 diabetes over the next 10 years, enabling health care professionals and patients to intervene early and improve disease management. The research findings have been published in npj Digital Medicine.

  • Movement breaks reduce health risks
    on July 7, 2026 at 12:40 pm

    People who sit at a desk for most of the day know the importance of taking a break, but new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research has determined exactly how often they should get up and move around. The study found taking a short walking break every 20 minutes leads to the greatest reduction in blood sugar and insulin.

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