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- Young women drive England’s rise in early-onset type 2 diabetes, analysis finds
on July 22, 2026 at 3:20 pmYoung women are leading a worrying increase in early-onset type 2 diabetes diagnoses in England, according to a new analysis. In a population study of type 2 diabetes in England, researchers found a clear generational divide, with diagnosis rates rising rapidly among younger adults, particularly women, while declining in older age groups.
- Breathalyzer can ‘sniff out’ when your body starts burning fat
on July 22, 2026 at 3:00 pmResearchers have developed a breath detector with a chemical sensor that sniffs out when your body is burning fat through a single exhale. Reporting in Device, the handheld, smartphone-assisted device measures acetone—a molecule that is released into the breath when the body burns fat—in about 90 seconds with laboratory-level accuracy.
- Exercise addiction is real, but often overstated
on July 22, 2026 at 11:00 amWith fitness culture booming and “no days off” mindsets trending, new research is challenging common assumptions about “exercise addiction”—finding that the issue is real but often misunderstood and overstated.
- Women with PMOS at four-fold higher risk of heart disease
on July 22, 2026 at 2:20 amWomen with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS; also known as polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS) face a fourfold higher risk of heart disease than women without PMOS, according to a new nationwide U.S. study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health.
- Latest evidence on risk factors, early intervention, and strategies to prevent heart failure before symptoms develop
on July 22, 2026 at 1:20 amHeart failure already affects more than 60 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization among people 65 and older. Although it is commonly associated with advanced cardiovascular disease, it actually develops over many years, often without symptoms. Authors of a new expert statement published in the European Heart Journal argue that this is precisely why prevention may become the most effective weapon in tackling one of the greatest challenges of modern medicine.
- People are living longer, but spending more years in poor health
on July 21, 2026 at 10:30 pmPeople around the world are living longer than ever before but spending more of those additional years in poor health, according to a new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Public Health.
- Beer, beans and seafood: Wastewater exposes hidden maps of community diets
on July 21, 2026 at 9:40 pmA new study suggests what’s flushed down the drain can offer a real-time snapshot of what communities are eating. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed tiny fragments of plant and animal DNA from wastewater samples from 19 North Carolina communities representing 2.1 million people to reveal how economics, immigration and geography influence what’s on our plates.
- Heart risk tools predict certain cancers about as well as they predict heart disease
on July 21, 2026 at 8:00 pmRisk calculators that doctors use to estimate a person’s risk of a heart attack or stroke work about as well for predicting certain cancers, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers. The tools, used widely by primary care physicians and hospitals in the U.K., U.S. and Europe, estimate a person’s percentage risk of having a heart attack or stroke over 10 years based on factors such as age, BMI and smoking status—factors also linked to a higher risk of cancer.
- Study finds 1 in 3 Americans without heart disease miss new cholesterol goals—and 3 in 4 go untreated
on July 21, 2026 at 6:40 pmA new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham finds that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults without heart disease—and almost 4 in 5 of those who have already had a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular event—have LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol levels above the goals set by the newly released 2026 American cholesterol guidelines. Additionally, among adults without heart disease who were above target, about 3 in 4 are not receiving any cholesterol-lowering medication. The results are published in JAMA.
- Birdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefits
on July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pmNew research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the effects of hearing different types of sounds in natural and urban environments on listeners’ emotions.
- It’s not just fat: Yo-yo dieting might mean losing muscle, too
on July 21, 2026 at 5:00 pmRepeatedly losing and gaining weight may do more than frustrate dieters—it also accelerates muscle loss in middle-aged people, according to new UC San Francisco research that comes as weight-loss medications transform obesity treatment.
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- Estrogen-like mold toxins linked to corn products found in all pregnant participants in small pilot study
on July 21, 2026 at 10:20 pmConsuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to Rutgers researchers.
- Beer, beans and seafood: Wastewater exposes hidden maps of community dietson July 21, 2026 at 9:40 pm
A new study suggests what’s flushed down the drain can offer a real-time snapshot of what communities are eating. Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill analyzed tiny fragments of plant and animal DNA from wastewater samples from 19 North Carolina communities representing 2.1 million people to reveal how economics, immigration and geography influence what’s on our plates.
- Alzheimer’s blood markers may reveal who benefits most from MIND diet
on July 21, 2026 at 4:40 pmWhile everyone may benefit from a healthy diet, those with higher levels of Alzheimer’s-related blood biomarkers may be more likely to benefit from a MIND diet intervention, according to a new study from the MIND trial. The biomarkers found in participants’ blood measure two specific proteins central to Alzheimer’s disease: beta-amyloid (or amyloid-β40) and phosphorylated tau (or p-tau181).
- Home delivered, medically tailored groceries improve diabetes control
on July 21, 2026 at 9:00 amA study by researchers at U.S. health insurance and medical services provider Kaiser Permanente, the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, and The George Institute for Global Health found that medically tailored grocery deliveries improved blood sugar control among adults living with type 2 diabetes who have public health insurance, compared with usual care.
- How ultra-processed food firms hoodwink us into thinking their products are ‘healthier’ than others
on July 21, 2026 at 3:20 amNew research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, shows how various sectors representing the ultra-processed food (UPF) industry use tactics to deny the health risks associated with these products, including attempting to reframe their particular UPFs as healthier and somehow different from others.
- A new plan for healthy aging starts before we’re born
on July 20, 2026 at 3:40 pmMost of us would like to hang around on the planet for as long as possible, and thankfully, lifespans in many countries are increasing. Scientists are also developing a new field known as longevity medicine, which aims to help people stay healthier for longer as they age.
- Collagen peptides support bone health for female runners
on July 20, 2026 at 3:20 pmCollagen is a protein found in skin, hair, nails, tendons, cartilage and bones. Our bodies naturally produce collagen using the foods we eat. But in recent years, collagen peptides have gained popularity as a supplement to support joint, hair, skin and gut health.
- Children’s cereals promise breakfast fun and nutrition, but are still high in sugar
on July 20, 2026 at 1:40 pmMany of us have grown up hearing the mantra that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet children’s cereals fall short of that standard. That is the takeaway of new research analyzing child-targeted cereals in Canada.
- Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?
on July 20, 2026 at 9:00 amPrevious studies have found that caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant and psychoactive substance, and coffee is the most common way people consume caffeine. The latest research supports the conclusion that, for most adults, consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine a day (or up to five 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is safe and appears to be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease for some individuals. However, higher doses of caffeine, such as levels found in energy drinks including energy shots, may cause cardiovascular harm, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement, “Caffeine and Cardiovascular Disease,” published today in the journal Circulation.
- Study identifies chrononutrition as a viable approach for postpartum weight loss
on July 20, 2026 at 4:00 amNew research has found that eating habits that align most closely with a woman’s existing routine show promise for losing postpartum baby weight, especially for mothers earlier in the postpartum period. The study identified key factors affecting eating timing and perceived barriers to various chrononutrition approaches, with the ability to share a family evening meal emerging as particularly important.