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- Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free
on August 18, 2026 at 11:10 pmWomen who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse-prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to University of East Anglia (UEA) research.
- The hidden health cost of dollar store groceries
on August 18, 2026 at 11:00 pmWhile consumers may save a few bucks on groceries at dollar stores, they end up paying a higher price with their health. New UC Riverside research shows a link between dollar store food quality and higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
- Scales and a measuring tape can predict future illness better than expensive biological age tests
on August 18, 2026 at 10:20 pmTraditional disease risk factors that are inexpensive and easy to measure, such as body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio, smoking and alcohol consumption, outperform biological age tests based on epigenetics as predictors of future disease, finds a study conducted at Tampere University.
- How to protect yourself during wildfire season
on August 18, 2026 at 9:00 pmWildfires are on the rise in many parts of the world, bringing major health threats.
- The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
on August 18, 2026 at 5:20 pmWhen it’s really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it’s actually a little more complicated than that.
- How hormone‑disrupting chemicals in everyday products can affect your thyroid and health
on August 18, 2026 at 4:40 pmEndocrine disruptors are compounds capable of altering the production, transport, metabolism or action of hormones. They are found in various everyday products, such as plastic containers, the inner linings of cans, food packaging, some cosmetics and synthetic fabrics, among others.
- What happens to strength, balance, stamina and reflexes as you age, and what you can do about it
on August 18, 2026 at 4:20 pmHere is a finding that surprises most people, including plenty of regular gym-goers. When researchers tracked nearly 1,900 older adults (aged 70–79) over three years, those who held on to their muscle mass, and even those who gained some, still lost strength. Leg strength declined about three times faster than muscle mass.
- Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer risk
on August 18, 2026 at 2:40 pmCould how much sugar you consumed before your second birthday shape your health decades later—even into your 70s?
- Your back cracked, but what does the sound mean? A physiologist explains
on August 18, 2026 at 2:20 pmWhy does my back crack? It sounds like such a simple question. But the more I think about it, the more fascinating it gets.
- Web-based cardiac rehab program boosts participation among rural women with heart disease
on August 18, 2026 at 11:20 amFewer women are part of cardiac rehabilitation programs, particularly in rural or remote communities, but Flinders University researchers have found that a web-based program tailored for women in rural and remote communities can help change this situation.
- A molecule released during exercise may help protect muscles weakened by type 2 diabetes
on August 18, 2026 at 9:00 amScientists have discovered that a key molecule released during exercise strengthens muscles, improves exercise performance and could be a potential therapeutic treatment for muscle damage caused by type 2 diabetes.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- The hidden health cost of dollar store grocerieson August 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
While consumers may save a few bucks on groceries at dollar stores, they end up paying a higher price with their health. New UC Riverside research shows a link between dollar store food quality and higher rates of obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
- Lower protein diet may be better in incremental peritoneal dialysis
on August 18, 2026 at 6:20 pmA lower-protein diet could be associated with better control of uremic toxins in patients starting peritoneal dialysis (PD) at a lower dose (incremental PD), according to a study published online Aug. 6 in Nutrients.
- Babies born under sugar rationing grew into adults with lower cancer riskon August 18, 2026 at 2:40 pm
Could how much sugar you consumed before your second birthday shape your health decades later—even into your 70s?
- People who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis have higher risk of stomach cancer
on August 17, 2026 at 4:40 pmApproximately 65% of U.S. adults report consuming one or more sugar-sweetened beverages every day. Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute researchers found that consuming these drinks daily was associated with an increased risk of developing gastric cancer, while artificially sweetened beverages were not associated with an increased risk. Results are published in the journal Gastro Hep Advances.
- Can vitamin C cure a cold? How a Nobel Prize winner convinced us it could
on August 17, 2026 at 12:00 pmFrom the first hint of cold winter mornings, supermarkets and pharmacies begin heavy marketing to coax us to stock up on vitamin C to get through cold and flu season.
- Britain’s quarter century: Experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess nation’s changing well-being
on August 15, 2026 at 9:00 pmA good way to follow the health of a nation is to glance at what is known as period life expectancy. This calculates how long a person born today would live if the current death rates remained exactly the same for the rest of their life. This had two major turning points in the UK over the period: a marked slowdown in improvements from around 2011 and a sharp, historically unprecedented fall in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Researchers examine unanticipated benefits of GLP-1 medications
on August 14, 2026 at 6:20 pmGLP-1 receptor agonists and dual agonists have transformed the treatment of obesity and other metabolic diseases, and a new editorial co-authored by Dr. Steven Heymsfield of LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Dr. Adam Gilden of the University of Colorado examines what scientists are learning as these medications reach millions of people.
- How to prevent and recognize iron deficiency in toddlers
on August 14, 2026 at 11:30 amThe devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that life-threatening iron deficiency is uncommon.
- A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 pmResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of all deaths among children younger than 5. The study appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
- How precision nutrition may enhance effectiveness of GLP-1 drugs
on August 13, 2026 at 10:00 pmA review titled “Integrating Precision Nutrition with GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy: Mechanisms, Clinical Outcomes, and Pharmacoeconomic Implications” examines the biological mechanisms of nutrition, body composition, gut microbiome, inflammation, metabolism and genetics to develop individualized recommendations for optimal treatment with GLP-1 drugs.