Healthy living Latest health news and information about Healthy Living
- Simple test could help track metabolic health in cancer and chronic disease
on July 14, 2026 at 9:00 amResearchers writing in Frontiers in Science propose using simple tests to track metabolic health in noncommunicable diseases, which cause three in four deaths worldwide.
- Doctors who smoke are less likely to support patients to quit, survey reveals
on July 14, 2026 at 1:40 amGeneral practitioners (GPs) who smoke are less likely to advise their patients to quit, new research from Federation University has found, revealing how doctors’ own smoking behaviors can influence patient care.
- Vaping or smoking found to reduce fitness in young people by 15%
on July 13, 2026 at 11:00 pmYoung people who vape or smoke cigarettes have reduced blood vessel function, breathing efficiency and exercise capacity compared with those who have never smoked or vaped, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.
- New York data reveal substance use in 44% of pedestrian deaths
on July 13, 2026 at 10:30 pmIn New York state, 44% of pedestrian deaths involved alcohol or drug use by the pedestrian, according to a retrospective analysis published online in the journal Injury Prevention. Pedestrian injuries are the seventh-leading cause of injury-related death in New York state. There are approximately 15,000 pedestrian injuries annually, of which 3,000 require hospitalization.
- Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesity
on July 13, 2026 at 6:20 pmEating an avocado every day may decrease heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology.
- Two-year lifestyle program improves older adults’ cognition 55% more, trial finds
on July 13, 2026 at 4:20 pmOlder adults who followed a structured, 2-year healthy lifestyle program improved their memory and thinking skills significantly more than those who received only general health advice, according to the Latin American Initiative for Lifestyle Intervention to Prevent Cognitive Decline (LatAm-FINGERS) trial, published in The Lancet. Gains were about 55% greater per year on overall tests of memory and thinking.
- Heat waves and pollution raise heart risks, doctors warn
on July 13, 2026 at 1:40 pmWhen temperatures climb, the cardiovascular system works harder to keep the body cool by redirecting blood flow from the core to the surface of the skin to allow for evaporation. High temperatures can cause blood to coagulate and thicken, making the process even harder on the heart. During heat waves, deaths related to cardiovascular disease can increase by 12–17%.
- Knowledge about genes isn’t enough: How to inform people about genetic risk of obesity
on July 13, 2026 at 1:20 pmDoes informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study published in the journal Obesity Reviews by scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, shows that knowledge about one’s genes alone is not enough. Effective behavioral change requires long-term, personalized support.
- Watching nature videos can help relieve stress, study finds
on July 13, 2026 at 12:40 pmWhen stressed, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope. Getting outdoors is a proven way to do so. But not everyone has easy access to nature. That’s where nature videos might help, according to a North Carolina State University professor.
- Night owls eat later, choose less nutritious food, carry more belly fat and show higher metabolic risk
on July 12, 2026 at 3:20 pmFor generations, early to bed and early to rise was seen as the blueprint for a healthy life, and any departure from it was often considered unhealthy. Scientists, however, have discovered that whether someone is an early bird who wakes up early and starts the day with energy or a night owl who naturally stays up late and wakes up later is far more than a lifestyle choice. This pattern reflects the body’s natural preference for the timing of sleep and wake cycles within a 24-hour day.
- Bacteria from gum disease may cause inflammation, harden heart valves
on July 12, 2026 at 1:00 pmGum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart’s aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve disease, according to preliminary, independent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026, held in Boston, July 13–16, 2026.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Simple test could help track metabolic health in cancer and chronic diseaseon July 14, 2026 at 9:00 am
Researchers writing in Frontiers in Science propose using simple tests to track metabolic health in noncommunicable diseases, which cause three in four deaths worldwide.
- Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here’s what the latest study shows
on July 13, 2026 at 7:00 pmEvidence that beetroot juice can improve athletic performance has long been inconsistent. While some studies reported benefits, others found little or no effect. Now, a new study combining results from 33 studies provides the clearest evidence yet that it can enhance exercise performance.
- Eating an avocado a day lowers heart disease risk factor for people with obesityon July 13, 2026 at 6:20 pm
Eating an avocado every day may decrease heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to a recent study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences and published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology.
- Knowledge about genes isn’t enough: How to inform people about genetic risk of obesityon July 13, 2026 at 1:20 pm
Does informing people about their genetic risk of obesity help them change their habits and lose excess weight? A study published in the journal Obesity Reviews by scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, shows that knowledge about one’s genes alone is not enough. Effective behavioral change requires long-term, personalized support.
- Night owls eat later, choose less nutritious food, carry more belly fat and show higher metabolic riskon July 12, 2026 at 3:20 pm
For generations, early to bed and early to rise was seen as the blueprint for a healthy life, and any departure from it was often considered unhealthy. Scientists, however, have discovered that whether someone is an early bird who wakes up early and starts the day with energy or a night owl who naturally stays up late and wakes up later is far more than a lifestyle choice. This pattern reflects the body’s natural preference for the timing of sleep and wake cycles within a 24-hour day.
- People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
on July 12, 2026 at 7:44 amMore people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
- How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite
on July 11, 2026 at 7:40 amScores of people in the United States have been sickened by a parasite commonly linked to contaminated fresh produce that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea. But there are ways to protect yourself and still enjoy summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables.
- Geriatric patients can independently manage appropriately-designed digital nutrition apps, study shows
on July 10, 2026 at 1:20 amIn an era where digital health applications are booming, older adults, particularly those facing the physical and psychological toll of post-acute rehabilitation, are frequently left out of the equation because of assumptions about low-tech literacy. However, a prospective pilot study published in JMIR Aging shows that with age-appropriate design, even clinically burdened geriatric patients can independently use mobile apps to manage their nutrition.
- How birth method and antibiotics may shape babies’ gut bacteria
on July 9, 2026 at 8:30 pmA new systematic review has found that both the way a baby is born and exposure to antibiotics around the time of birth could be linked to differences in the development of the infant gut microbiome. The review also found that exclusively breastfeeding babies born by cesarean section or exposed to antibiotics may reduce these differences.
- A healthy diet during pregnancy associated with lower exposure to some—but not all—chemicals, study finds
on July 9, 2026 at 7:00 pmFollowing dietary guidelines during pregnancy may reduce exposure to many—but not all—environmental chemicals from food and everyday products, according to a new study of nearly 1,500 pregnant participants. The study, “Dietary guidelines adherence and pregnancy exposure to 10 classes of priority chemicals: An observational study in the ECHO Cohort,” was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.