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  • Youth type 2 diabetes cases in Colorado have risen nearly 10-fold since 2002
    on August 23, 2026 at 10:10 pm

    Type 2 diabetes has traditionally been a disease that has affected mostly middle-aged and older adults. But new research from the U.S. to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept. 28–Oct. 2) shows a sharp increase in the rate of new cases of type 2 diabetes since the turn of the century, which has continued to accelerate in recent years. The study is by Dr. Tessa Crume of the Colorado School of Public Health in Aurora, Colorado, and colleagues.

  • A gut microbial health index as a composite biomarker for evaluating overall health
    on August 23, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Each person has a unique gut microbial population, with variation shaped by diet, lifestyle and disease. We are seeing a rapid rise in metabolic disorders, obesity and inflammatory diseases that cannot be explained by our relatively stable genetic code. One of the most encouraging findings in common modern diseases is that modifiable factors can outweigh genetic predispositions. Unlike genetics, the microbiome is a dynamic system that responds to the daily choices we make.

  • We put cottage cheese through an evidence check—and the health claims didn’t stack up
    on August 22, 2026 at 11:30 pm

    Cottage cheese is having a moment. It’s being added to dips, mixed into batters and even used in pizza and brownies. It’s touted as a high-protein food that can help people build muscle and lose fat. But the research supporting these benefits is not quite as abundant as the number of viral cottage cheese recipes out there.

  • Helping people connect with nature and the community reduces loneliness in Barcelona trial
    on August 21, 2026 at 4:20 pm

    Nature-based social prescribing can help reduce loneliness among adults living in socioeconomically vulnerable urban areas, according to a trial conducted in Barcelona by the European RECETAS consortium. Loneliness decreased among all participants receiving nature-based social prescribing, but those experiencing greater loneliness and poorer emotional well-being at the start benefited more from the facilitated group intervention.

  • More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work
    on August 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm

    Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum steps: Before sunrise, Rocky cracked raw eggs into a glass and drank them.

  • Higher cardiorespiratory fitness associated with a slower age-related decline in kidney function
    on August 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm

    As Japan’s population continues to age, age-related declines in kidney function and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are becoming increasingly prevalent, underscoring the need for effective preventive strategies. Despite growing interest in the health benefits of cardiorespiratory fitness, its relationship with future kidney function decline remains poorly understood, particularly among individuals with preserved kidney function. To address this gap, researchers investigated whether higher cardiorespiratory fitness, a measure of whole-body endurance capacity, is associated with a slower age-related decline in kidney function.

  • Intermittent fasting may help type 1 diabetics control their blood sugar levels
    on August 20, 2026 at 8:40 pm

    A UIC study led by kinesiology and nutrition professor Krista Varady found that time-restricted eating may be a safe, effective tool to control blood sugar in adults with type 1 diabetes. The work is published in the journal Diabetes Care.

  • Air pollution induces changes in the oral mucosa and may worsen periodontal disease
    on August 20, 2026 at 8:00 pm

    Air pollution can affect oral health. A study conducted in Brazil by researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) and the University of São Paulo (USP) demonstrated for the first time that exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), a major component of urban air pollution, causes changes in oral tissues and accelerates the destruction of periodontal tissues that support teeth.

  • Mediterranean-style eating tailored for the Southeast can support weight loss and improve diet quality
    on August 20, 2026 at 5:40 pm

    Participants who followed a Mediterranean-style plan tailored for the Southeast not only kept weight off but also ate better in ways that may help prevent chronic disease.

  • Does timing matter when you take supplements? Here’s what the evidence says
    on August 20, 2026 at 5:40 pm

    Supplement shelves can give the impression that almost everyone needs something. Yet for generally healthy adults, a review of 84 studies found that routine vitamin and mineral supplements offered little or no protection against cardiovascular disease, cancer or early death.

  • How nicotine attacks the blood vessels: Mapping the biological hierarchy of cardiovascular harm
    on August 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    A review published in Nature Reviews Cardiology provides the most detailed picture yet of how nicotine damages the cardiovascular system—tracing the biological chain of events from the moment nicotine binds to receptors in blood vessel walls through to the atherosclerotic plaque rupture that triggers heart attacks and strokes.

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