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- Indigenous Australians want to use cultural medicines more often, but access remains difficult
on July 29, 2026 at 2:20 amFirst Peoples say cultural medicines remain central to health and well-being despite a lack of access. Access to physical medicines (ingested, inhaled and topical) is a top priority, according to new research led by Southern Cross University.
- Circadian gene variants offer new indicator of obesity risk in children
on July 28, 2026 at 10:00 pmNew research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found that circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the risk of obesity in children, highlighting an important connection between sleep and eating behavior.
- Soft, sticky, stretchable biosensors can pick up signals through hair, sweat, bending and stretching
on July 28, 2026 at 9:20 pmBiosensors have revolutionized home health care over the past two decades. Devices like wearable heart rate and blood glucose monitors are giving people with chronic health conditions the information and assurance they need to maintain an active lifestyle. But even the best sensors are limited by their ability to sustain skin contact through the rigors of physical activity.
- Being a mother affects health more than being a father, study shows
on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pmHaving children marks a before and after in people’s lives. It is a life event that brings significant biological, psychological and social changes. However, it does not affect the whole population equally. A study conducted by the OPIK research group published in the Journal of Family Studies shows that its impact varies greatly between men and women.
- Single patch merges multiple physiological signals for simpler health monitoring
on July 28, 2026 at 8:40 pmWearable health monitors have grown increasingly capable, but most are still limited by the fact that tracking different types of body signals requires separate sensors, each with its own circuitry and patch of skin. That leads to bulkier devices, higher power consumption and greater discomfort for anyone who needs round-the-clock monitoring.
- Does regular exercise stop you from getting sick in winter?
on July 28, 2026 at 3:00 pmWinter has a way of making the office, train and school pickup line feel like a giant Petri dish of germs and potential infection. It’s also when many of us quietly let our exercise routines slide.
- Lifelong supplementation reduced midlife mortality risk in mice
on July 28, 2026 at 2:40 pmMaintaining and improving quality of life (QOL) and extending a healthy lifespan are among the most important objectives for an aging society. A research group led by Dr. Keiko Odera and Dr. Ryoya Takahashi, a former professor, from the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has revealed that lifelong supplementation with PQQ and its derivative IPQ in senescence-accelerated mouse (SAM) P8 mice reduces mortality risk during midlife and delays the progression of aging and age-related decline in muscular function.
- Longevity medicine has gone peptide-crazy
on July 28, 2026 at 1:40 pmIf there’s a word that captures both the great promise and the persistent uncertainty of longevity medicine, it’s peptides.
- Why does singing feel so good? Is it good for your health?
on July 28, 2026 at 1:20 pmHave you ever wondered why it feels so good to sing in the shower? Or why turning up the radio in the middle of a traffic jam and singing out loud can put you in a better mood?
- Researchers find simple habit to improve physical and mental health
on July 28, 2026 at 1:00 pmUniversity of Missouri researchers have identified a simple, effective way to improve quality of life. A new study found that maintaining a consistent daily routine can reduce physical pain and ease symptoms of depression, demonstrating how everyday habits can have a meaningful impact on well-being, particularly for older adults with insomnia.
- For long-term health, diet quality matters more than food processing level
on July 28, 2026 at 12:50 pmWhat makes a diet healthy—or not? According to a new study, nutritional quality matters more than processing level when it comes to long-term health.
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- Circadian gene variants offer new indicator of obesity risk in childrenon July 28, 2026 at 10:00 pm
New research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found that circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the risk of obesity in children, highlighting an important connection between sleep and eating behavior.
- Overlooked plant proteins may boost gut health
on July 28, 2026 at 6:20 pmPlant-based diets are good for you. They promote gut, immune, metabolic and cardiovascular health, in part by cultivating a diverse community of intestinal bacteria. These benefits have long been known to stem partly from the fiber in plant-based foods, which is processed by our commensal gut bacteria, and the often brightly colored “phytochemicals” plants produce to protect themselves from environmental threats. But much remains to be learned about how exactly the bugs in our bellies process the constituents of vegetables to such salubrious effect.
- For long-term health, diet quality matters more than food processing levelon July 28, 2026 at 12:50 pm
What makes a diet healthy—or not? According to a new study, nutritional quality matters more than processing level when it comes to long-term health.
- What vegan and vegetarian diets can and can’t tell us about eating disorders
on July 27, 2026 at 9:20 pmThe simple sentence: “No thanks, I don’t eat meat” can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: “Why?”
- Will dietary fiber help digestion? It might depend on your gut bacteria
on July 27, 2026 at 7:20 pmDoctors recommend dietary fiber for healthy digestion, but to benefit from it, people not only need specific species of gut bacteria but also the right strains of those bacteria to process the starches, according to a new study that advances the promise of precision nutrition.
- Is your diet driving up your cholesterol? That may depend on your genes
on July 27, 2026 at 6:30 pmCan a low-carb diet cause your cholesterol to skyrocket? This question has vexed researchers and influencers alike as the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets has surged, yet the evidence has remained mixed. New research suggests that the answer depends on your genes.
- Our genes may shape what we eat and our metabolic health
on July 27, 2026 at 6:30 pmEver wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from a new study suggest that people who carry certain genetic variants associated with a preference for sweet or fatty tastes not only tend to eat more of these foods but also have a higher risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes as a result.
- Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives—often with little nutritional guidance
on July 27, 2026 at 3:40 pmMy first science experiment was in sixth grade for our county’s science fair. Over three months, I tested how my grandfather’s blood sugar responded to green leafy vegetables versus brown rice at dinnertime. My mom would prepare traditional South Indian meals, including those foods, and my dad would supervise as I measured and administered insulin and recorded my grandfather’s blood sugar levels.
- Traditional food program reduces heart failure hospital visits in Navajo Nation
on July 27, 2026 at 3:00 pmA culturally tailored meal program rooted in traditional Diné foods significantly reduced hospitalizations and emergency department visits among heart failure patients in rural Navajo Nation, according to a new randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
- A daily multivitamin may help older adults maintain functional health
on July 27, 2026 at 2:30 pmThe ability to perform everyday activities free of debilitating symptoms profoundly affects quality of life as we age. In a new study, older adults who took a daily multivitamin had significantly better measures of functional health after three years than those who took a placebo. According to researchers, the findings suggest a daily multivitamin can help older people maintain day-to-day functioning by helping preserve cognitive abilities, and it may also benefit blood circulation and physical stamina.