Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Heat waves and pollution increase stroke risk in older adults, study finds
on October 29, 2026 at 7:40 pmA study conducted in Brazil by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) found that each additional day spent under a heat wave in São Paulo is associated with an increased risk of acute stroke in people ages 65 and older. For the research, a heat wave was defined as at least two consecutive days with maximum temperatures of 33.1 °C (92 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher.
- Why people with diabetes are more vulnerable to air pollution’s cellular toll
on October 29, 2026 at 7:20 pmAir pollution affects health beyond the lungs. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), tiny airborne particles that can enter the respiratory system, can trigger inflammation that affects other parts of the body. People with type 2 diabetes may be particularly vulnerable, as the disease can already impair stem cell function in the bone marrow, which produces blood cells and supports bone health.
- Healthy diet may lower heart disease risk after cancer
on October 29, 2026 at 6:00 pmEating a healthy diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances.
- 5 calisthenics moves for a full-body workout you can do anywhere
on October 29, 2026 at 5:20 pmWhether you realize it or not, you’re probably already familiar with calisthenics. Put simply, calisthenics is just bodyweight exercises. Calisthenics is great for beginners because it builds full-body strength and requires no equipment. You can also easily modify exercises for different levels of difficulty.
- RFK Jr. eases access to unproven peptides despite opposition from FDA scientists
on October 29, 2026 at 9:18 amThe Trump administration on Wednesday acted to ease access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Food and Drug Administration scientific staffers had little input on the decision and opposed the changes, according to six people familiar with its development.
- Meal delivery apps could be driving us toward unhealthy choices
on October 29, 2026 at 3:00 amNew research has revealed how meal delivery apps are steering Australians toward unhealthy food options, prompting calls from experts for government action to reset the balance and make choosing healthy options easier and more affordable.
- Can an AI chatbot help women recognize heart disease?
on October 29, 2026 at 2:00 amHeartBot, created by a team of UC researchers, regularly answers questions from women seeking information on heart disease. The project was led by Yoshimi Fukuoka, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, a nurse scientist and professor at UC San Francisco’s School of Nursing. The goal was to study whether having a heart-health chatbot on their phone would increase study participants’ awareness of heart disease risks and recognition of heart attack symptoms so they would seek medical help when necessary.
- Your bottom shape doesn’t reveal your estrogen levels—despite what social media says
on October 28, 2026 at 6:40 pmThe shape of your bottom cannot tell you anything about your hormones, whatever recent social media posts claim. Determining hormone levels requires appropriate laboratory testing; buttock shape is not a reliable indicator.
- Exercise can sometimes cause chest pain—and this condition may be to blame
on October 28, 2026 at 4:20 pmAs a general practitioner, I know that chest pain is one symptom that makes people worry. The immediate concern is that it’s a sign there’s something seriously wrong—such as a problem with their heart or lungs.
- Who uses nicotine pouches?
on October 28, 2026 at 4:00 pmA national survey study conducted by the University of Cincinnati found that nicotine pouch use increased sharply in the United States between 2021 and 2024 among adult tobacco users.
- Global stroke burden keeps rising despite falling stroke rates
on October 28, 2026 at 3:40 pmA new Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study in Neuroepidemiology looks closely at a striking contradiction in global stroke prevention: even as age-standardized stroke rates have fallen substantially over the past three decades, the number of people suffering and dying from stroke continues to rise.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- ASN: Low protein intake linked to kidney failure risk in Asian patients with CKD
on October 29, 2026 at 9:00 pmAmong patients with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD), low protein intake is associated with an increased risk for kidney failure requiring replacement therapy (KFRT) and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Network Open to coincide with Kidney Week, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nephrology, held from Oct. 21 to 25 in Denver.
- Healthy diet may lower heart disease risk after canceron October 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Eating a healthy diet is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and death among cancer survivors, according to a study published today in JACC: Advances.
- Meal delivery apps could be driving us toward unhealthy choiceson October 29, 2026 at 3:00 am
New research has revealed how meal delivery apps are steering Australians toward unhealthy food options, prompting calls from experts for government action to reset the balance and make choosing healthy options easier and more affordable.
- Animal and plant proteins show different associations with testosterone levels in men
on October 28, 2026 at 12:20 pmHigher animal protein intake was associated with lower blood testosterone levels, while higher plant protein intake was associated with higher levels, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The findings were published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition.
- Don’t let Halloween scare your heart health
on October 28, 2026 at 12:00 pmHalloween season is a time for scary tricks and sweet treats. But people with heart conditions may need to take extra precautions before participating in fright nights. Baylor College of Medicine cardiologist and electrophysiologist Dr. Mohamed Gabr explains what you need to know to keep your heart healthy during this spooky season.
- Low-carb diet high in saturated fat shows mixed effects on cholesterol in two-year trial
on October 27, 2026 at 10:20 pmNew analyses from the Norwegian randomized controlled trial CARBFUNC show that more than doubling saturated fat intake over a two-year period can promote favorable changes in several cardiovascular risk markers, without increasing apoB, the main suspected risk factor. ApoB is a protein found in the particles that transport cholesterol in the blood and can be used to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- 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 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.
- 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.