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- The anti-aging effects of exercise, without exercise: Self-contracting muscle implants give mice a boost
on August 27, 2026 at 6:40 pmExercise does more than keep our minds and bodies healthy. It also protects us against the effects of aging. Scientists have developed self-contracting mini-muscle implants that grow their own blood supply and mimic the biological benefits of exercise, giving people unable to work out because of physical limitations a way to reap the same rewards.
- Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humans
on August 27, 2026 at 6:00 pmFolic acid—an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer patients and people with blood disorders—does not elevate toxic formaldehyde in the body, according to a new study of mice and human cancer patients who consumed high doses.
- How public safety can influence public health
on August 27, 2026 at 1:00 pmA basketball court, soccer field or playground may help make a park inviting. But a new UC Irvine study suggests that the way public safety is approached can also influence how people use those spaces.
- No safe tan: Why Canada’s sunburn problem keeps getting worse
on August 27, 2026 at 12:40 pmScroll through social media and you will encounter a strange vocabulary for an old impulse: “tanmaxxing,” “UV chasing” and “SPF shunning.” In some corners of the internet, sunscreen is described as toxic, while a “natural” tan is portrayed as protective.
- Study finds cancer-specific messages and graphic images may improve awareness of alcohol-related cancer risks
on August 27, 2026 at 11:20 amOnline warnings about alcohol and cancer prompted stronger responses when they named specific cancers and included AI-generated images showing health consequences, according to a new study led by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
- Early nicotine vapor exposure increases nicotine seeking later in life, study finds
on August 26, 2026 at 9:40 pmNicotine vaping during adolescence may leave a lasting imprint on the brain’s reward system, driving nicotine-seeking behavior well into adulthood even after long stretches without any exposure, according to new research led by scientists at The University of Texas at El Paso.
- Our obsession with ‘maxxing’ every aspect of our lives could actually be stressing us out
on August 26, 2026 at 7:20 pmIf you want to improve yourself, your health or your lifestyle, you need to do it to the “maxx”—according to social media, at least.
- What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to know
on August 26, 2026 at 5:20 pmLentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our bodies when we eat them.
- Vulnerability to wildfire smoke is in our genes, thanks to an evolutionary quirk
on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 pmWhen the sky becomes orange and hazy from wildfire smoke, modern humans are at greater risk than our earlier ancestors would have been.
- Report measures blue spaces as major public health assets in Scotland
on August 26, 2026 at 4:20 pmScotland’s rivers, lochs and coastlines deliver health benefits worth up to £123m a year in the Forth region alone, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen that puts a monetary value on the impact of blue spaces.
- Sugar tax could improve oral health
on August 26, 2026 at 11:40 amMillions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20% tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.
Nutrition & Healthy eating Latest health news and information about Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Folic acid does not elevate formaldehyde in mice and humanson August 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm
Folic acid—an essential vitamin added to flour and cereals and prescribed at high doses for cancer patients and people with blood disorders—does not elevate toxic formaldehyde in the body, according to a new study of mice and human cancer patients who consumed high doses.
- Keto diet has greater health benefits than other popular weight-loss diets, according to clinical trial
on August 27, 2026 at 3:00 pmA diet that severely limits carbohydrates but is high in fat has the greatest health benefits for people with obesity compared with a Mediterranean diet or a low-fat diet, according to a clinical trial published Aug. 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism. After following a ketogenic (or “Keto”) diet for four to five months, about 50% of a group of participants with obesity and prediabetes no longer met the criteria for prediabetes.
- Move over, lycopene. Tomatoes’ secret sauce may be phytoene
on August 26, 2026 at 7:00 pmNew study suggests a lesser-known compound in tomatoes may help protect against fatty liver disease, which affects more than 1 in 3 American adults
- What happens to your body when you eat more pulses? Five effects you need to knowon August 26, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Lentils, beans and chickpeas have been feeding people for thousands of years. Lentils are among the world’s earliest cultivated crops, with archaeological evidence tracing them back to the beginnings of agriculture. Yet scientists are still learning what happens inside our bodies when we eat them.
- Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular events
on August 26, 2026 at 8:00 amA study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.
- Can you eat too much canned tuna?
on August 26, 2026 at 1:00 amCanned tuna is a lunch box staple for many people. It’s affordable, high in protein and doesn’t need to be cooked, making it a nutritious and convenient option for busy days.
- Spouted baby food pouches are more like sugary drinks/smoothies than nutritious food
on August 25, 2026 at 10:30 pmCommercial baby foods in spouted pouches—intended to boost nutritional intake from the age of 6 months onward—are often more like sugary drinks and smoothies than nutritious food, finds an analysis of U.K. products, published online in Archives of Disease in Childhood.
- When you eat may matter as much as what you eat for longevity and heart health
on August 24, 2026 at 1:42 pmWhat we eat plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A well-balanced meal rich in essential micronutrients not only fuels the body but may also help protect against metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. There is another question worth asking: Does when we eat matter just as much as what we eat?
- Poll reveals many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
on August 24, 2026 at 4:20 amAs families reset their back-to-school routines, getting children out the door isn’t the only challenge. Making sure they eat a healthy breakfast can be a struggle, too.
- A gut microbial health index as a composite biomarker for evaluating overall health
on August 23, 2026 at 8:00 pmEach 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.