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- Fifteen minutes more movement linked to 2% lower cancer risk
on August 10, 2026 at 7:32 pmReplacing 15 minutes of sleep or sedentary behavior with 15 minutes of movement was each linked to a 2% reduced risk of cancer, new UCL research has found.
- The way we talk about physical activity matters in chronic illness
on August 10, 2026 at 6:40 pmMany people living with chronic illness say advice about physical activity can feel overwhelming or create feelings of guilt. According to the researchers, the way health care professionals communicate about physical activity may influence whether patients feel more confident about being active and experience it as meaningful.
- Prediabetes remission could become a central goal of diabetes prevention
on August 10, 2026 at 5:00 pmType 2 diabetes usually develops over many years, yet preventive measures often begin only once blood glucose levels are already elevated. An international panel of experts led by University Hospital Tübingen and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) is therefore calling for a fundamental shift in thinking: Diabetes prevention should take the entire life course into account—from the period before pregnancy through older adulthood.
- How heatstroke kills—it can still be deadly after your body cools down
on August 10, 2026 at 3:00 pmEurope is in the grip of yet another deadly heat wave. Over 10,000 excess deaths were recorded during late June 2026 alone—and the toll keeps climbing.
- DIY peptide injections are risky
on August 10, 2026 at 2:40 pmDIY peptide injections, which promise to boost everything from weight loss and muscle-building to longevity and sexual health, are a high-risk wellness fad that keeps growing.
- Early Alzheimer’s patients pursuing lecanemab show low adherence to brain health advice
on August 9, 2026 at 11:00 amResearchers at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute found that most patients with early Alzheimer’s disease are not optimally adhering to recommendations for improving their brain health, including exercising, getting adequate sleep, preventing hypertension and eating a heart-healthy diet. The results, published in The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease, show that fewer than 3% of the studied patients followed all 15 brain health recommendations the researchers examined. Both patients with early Alzheimer’s disease who pursued treatment with lecanemab, an anti-amyloid antibody medication for Alzheimer’s disease, and patients who did not pursue anti-amyloid therapy had poor adherence to brain health recommendations, with no significant difference between the groups.
- Expert comment: How do wildfires affect health and what can be done about it?
on August 8, 2026 at 5:40 pmFor people living in the northern hemisphere, this summer has been beset by deadly wildfires across parts of Europe, the U.S. and Canada. In the U.K., more than 21,000 hectares (52,000 acres) had already burned by late July 2026 across 66 fires larger than 30 hectares (74 acres), while England and Wales recorded their driest July in nearly two centuries and many areas moved into official drought.
- Social prescribing boosts health checks without raising costs
on August 8, 2026 at 11:00 amPatients referred to social prescribing are more likely to seek health care in the short term but could end up needing their primary care physician less often within a year, according to a new study by University of Manchester researchers published in eClinicalMedicine.
- Everyday packaging plastic may compound fatty liver risk from burgers and sodas
on August 8, 2026 at 12:40 amMicroplastics have become nearly impossible to avoid. They have been detected in oceans, drinking water and even the human body, but scientists are still uncovering how they affect human health. Now, researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have uncovered evidence that one of the world’s most common plastics may do more than pollute the environment. Their findings suggest that polyethylene may contribute to fatty liver disease and worsen the condition when combined with an unhealthy diet.
- Greater intentions to take hypertension medication, fewer intentions to change lifestyle
on August 7, 2026 at 12:20 pmHaving high blood pressure is associated with greater intentions to follow doctors’ recommendations to take medication but lower intentions to make recommended lifestyle changes than among people without high blood pressure, according to a new study published in Hypertension.
- Wildfire smoke sends more Oregonians to emergency rooms
on August 6, 2026 at 11:00 pmDays of poor air quality from thick wildfire smoke are pushing more Oregonians into emergency rooms and urgent care clinics, state health officials say.
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- Prediabetes remission could become a central goal of diabetes preventionon August 10, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Type 2 diabetes usually develops over many years, yet preventive measures often begin only once blood glucose levels are already elevated. An international panel of experts led by University Hospital Tübingen and the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) is therefore calling for a fundamental shift in thinking: Diabetes prevention should take the entire life course into account—from the period before pregnancy through older adulthood.
- Low-fat vegan diet cuts dietary energy density by nearly a third, helping explain weight loss
on August 9, 2026 at 3:40 pmA low-fat vegan diet lowers the energy density of the foods people eat by roughly 30%, allowing them to eat satisfying amounts of food while taking in fewer calories and losing weight—without deliberately restricting calories—according to new research published in JAMA Network Open.
- Greater intentions to take hypertension medication, fewer intentions to change lifestyleon August 7, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Having high blood pressure is associated with greater intentions to follow doctors’ recommendations to take medication but lower intentions to make recommended lifestyle changes than among people without high blood pressure, according to a new study published in Hypertension.
- FLT3 inhibitors trigger ferroptosis, exposing new weakness in acute myeloid leukemia
on August 7, 2026 at 9:00 amA study published in Nature Cell Biology reports a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that might lead to novel therapies to treat the cancer while minimizing harm to normal cells. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions studied a new mechanism by which drugs that neutralize FLT3 mutations work.
- A new reason to use the whole watermelon: USDA adds official nutrition profile for watermelon rind
on August 5, 2026 at 7:19 pmWatermelon’s rind is finally getting some respect. The fruit’s outer layer now has an official nutrition profile in USDA FoodData Central, giving registered dietitians, researchers, recipe developers and other food professionals access to standardized nutrition data for a part that’s long been underused. The new listing makes it easier to evaluate watermelon rind in recipes, nutrition education and meal planning while encouraging greater use of the whole watermelon.
- Food-based support aids type 2 diabetes outcomes
on August 5, 2026 at 12:19 pmMedically tailored groceries (MTG) result in lower hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and improved food and nutrition security among patients with type 2 diabetes and social needs, according to a study published in Circulation.
- One month on a vegan diet shifts epigenetic patterns associated with aging and inflammation
on August 4, 2026 at 9:20 pmResearchers from the University of California San Diego and the University of Freiburg in Germany have found that switching to a vegan diet for just one month can alter the body’s epigenetic landscape in ways associated with reduced inflammation and biological aging. In a randomized clinical trial, participants assigned to a vegan diet vs. a meat-rich diet showed changes in DNA methylation—a biological process that regulates whether genes are more or less active—that were linked to immune function, metabolism and cancer-related pathways. The findings, published in MedComm, suggest dietary choices can rapidly influence molecular processes associated with long-term health.
- Signaling pathway may explain how transition from milk to solid food shapes immune system development
on August 4, 2026 at 8:40 pmThe early period of life is a critical phase in which the immune system must learn to tolerate harmless environmental stimuli, such as food and microbes that normally live in and on the body, while remaining vigilant against harmful substances and pathogens. If it fails to strike the right balance, the individual may become more susceptible later in life to allergies and autoimmune diseases. During this sensitive window, the transition from breastfeeding to solid food represents a crucial shift, including in its effects on the immune system.
- Combination of abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency more than doubles the risk of death in people over 50
on August 4, 2026 at 6:40 pmA study of more than 5,500 people over age 50 has raised a red flag: It found that people with abdominal obesity and vitamin D deficiency have a 123% higher risk of death than those without these conditions. Results of the study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism indicate that although each condition is dangerous on its own, they multiply the risk of mortality when present together.
- A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term
on August 4, 2026 at 6:20 pmSugar consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cavities and weight gain. In the long term, it may also contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes. For people living with asthma, however, the impact can be even greater. A study with mice published in the journal Nutrients showed that consuming high doses of sugar severely worsens lung inflammation in the short term, aggravating the risk of allergic attacks.