Staying Healthy News
September 22, 2025
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Sep. 22, 2025 Sneezing from cats, dust mites, or mold may one day be preventable with a flip of a switch. Researchers at CU Boulder found that UV222 light can alter allergen proteins, reducing allergic reactions ...
Sep. 22, 2025 Researchers have shown that a green-Mediterranean diet can help slow brain aging. By analyzing data from the DIRECT PLUS trial, scientists found reduced levels of proteins tied to faster brain decline among those consuming green tea and Mankai. The ...
Sep. 21, 2025 New studies reveal that lifestyle changes—such as exercise, healthy eating, and social engagement—can help slow or prevent cognitive decline. Experts say this low-cost, powerful approach could transform dementia care and reduce its crushing toll ...
Sep. 20, 2025 Scientists have uncovered how exercise suppresses appetite through a surprising molecular pathway. A compound called Lac-Phe, produced during intense workouts, directly quiets hunger neurons in the brain while boosting appetite-suppressing ones, ...
Sep. 19, 2025 For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates metabolites like hydroquinone that allow mouth ...
Sep. 19, 2025 Wildfires are no longer a seasonal nuisance but a deadly, nationwide health crisis. Fueled by climate change, smoke is spreading farther and lingering longer, with new research warning of tens of thousands of additional deaths annually by ...
Sep. 18, 2025 Plastic particles from everyday items like Styrofoam cups and take-out containers are finding their way into the brain, where they may trigger Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. New research shows that mice carrying the Alzheimer’s-linked APOE4 gene who ...
Sep. 16, 2025 Switching clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms in ways that harm health. Stanford scientists found permanent standard time would reduce obesity and stroke rates nationwide, making it the ...
Sep. 16, 2025 Eating more like the Mediterranean—rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, and olive oil—may do more than just support heart health. A new King’s College London study suggests it also protects against gum disease by lowering inflammation markers ...
Sep. 14, 2025 New research from Denmark challenges long-held assumptions about body weight and health, revealing that being overweight—or even moderately obese—does not necessarily increase the risk of death compared to those at the upper end of the "normal" ...
Sep. 14, 2025 Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles were 40% more likely to develop dementia or cognitive impairment, with brain scans showing ...
Sep. 11, 2025 Researchers have discovered that everyday substances like caffeine can influence how bacteria such as E. coli respond to antibiotics. By examining 94 common drugs and food ingredients, scientists found that certain compounds trigger genetic ...
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Sep. 9, 2025 What we eat as we age may determine how many chronic illnesses we face later in life. A 15-year study of more than 2,400 older adults reveals that diets rich in vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and ...
Sep. 9, 2025 Orangutans, humans’ close evolutionary relatives, have developed remarkable strategies to survive in the unpredictable rainforests of Borneo. A Rutgers-led study reveals that these apes balance ...
Sep. 8, 2025 UC Berkeley researchers mapped the brain circuits that control growth hormone during sleep, uncovering a feedback system where sleep fuels hormone release, and the hormone regulates wakefulness. The ...
Sep. 8, 2025 Scientists discovered seven molecules in the blood linked to excessive daytime sleepiness, a condition that affects one in three Americans and raises the risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. ...
Sep. 8, 2025 Researchers studying over 1,000 children found that omega-3 fatty acids may help protect against myopia, while saturated fats may increase risk. Kids with more omega-3 in their diet had healthier eye ...
Sep. 8, 2025 Scientists have uncovered a surprising new pathway behind life-threatening food allergies. Instead of histamine, a different chemical called leukotrienes drives severe reactions in the gut. These ...
Sep. 6, 2025 Hidden fat wrapped around organs, known as visceral fat, has now been linked to faster heart aging. Using AI and imaging from more than 21,000 people in the UK Biobank, scientists found that this ...
Sep. 6, 2025 Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, ...
Sep. 4, 2025 Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a simple three-minute brainwave test called Fastball EEG that can detect memory problems years before Alzheimer’s is typically diagnosed. Unlike ...
Sep. 2, 2025 Once a universal feature of human psychology, the “unhappiness hump” in midlife has disappeared, replaced by a new trend: mental health is worst in youth and improves with age. Data from the ...
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Aug. 30, 2025 Men eating ultra-processed foods gained more fat than those eating unprocessed meals, even with equal calories. Their hormone levels shifted in worrying ways, with testosterone falling and pollutants ...
Aug. 28, 2025 Using cannabis to self-medicate comes with hidden dangers—new research shows these users face higher paranoia and consume more THC. Childhood trauma further amplifies the risks, especially ...
Aug. 29, 2025 A Mediterranean diet alone is healthy, but when combined with calorie control, exercise, and support, it cuts type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. The PREDIMED-Plus study followed almost 5,000 participants ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Researchers discovered that heart failure patients with inconsistent sleep patterns were more than twice as likely to experience serious setbacks within six months. The risk remained high even when ...
Aug. 24, 2025 Researchers have created plant-based microbeads that trap fat in the gut, helping rats lose weight without side effects. Unlike current drugs, the beads are safe, tasteless, and easy to mix into ...
Aug. 22, 2025 Researchers discovered that women with Alzheimer’s show a sharp loss of omega fatty acids, unlike men, pointing to sex-specific differences in the disease. The study suggests omega-rich diets could ...
Aug. 22, 2025 Researchers identified over 400 genes tied to various forms of frailty, offering fresh insight into why people age differently. The study highlights six distinct pathways of unhealthy aging, opening ...
Aug. 20, 2025 Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women’s risk for major diseases and accelerates aging, while later timing offers protective benefits. Genetic analysis reveals ...
Aug. 31, 2025 New research suggests that exercise may not just make us feel younger—it could actually slow or even reverse the body’s molecular clock. By looking at DNA markers of aging, scientists found that ...
Aug. 14, 2025 Cats can naturally develop dementia with brain changes strikingly similar to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, including toxic amyloid-beta buildup and loss of synapses. A new study shows these ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Sunniva Kwapeng struggled with lipoedema, a painful condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation, until finally being diagnosed in her 40s. An NTNU study found that a low-carb diet helped ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Many foods we consume today are ultraprocessed, packed with unhealthy ingredients, and linked to major health risks. As consumption of these foods rises, so do chronic health issues, especially among ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Researchers at the Salk Institute have used CRISPR to uncover hidden microproteins that control fat cell growth and lipid storage, identifying one confirmed target, Adipocyte-smORF-1183. This ...
Aug. 11, 2025 French fries may be more than just a guilty pleasure—they could raise your risk of type 2 diabetes by 20% if eaten three times a week, while the same amount of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes ...
Aug. 10, 2025 Ozempic’s weight loss benefits might come at the cost of muscle strength, even if muscle size remains relatively stable. This raises significant concerns for older adults, who are already at risk ...
Aug. 5, 2025 People eating minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those on ultra-processed diets, even though both diets were nutritionally balanced and participants could eat freely. This ...
July 29, 2025 Fast walking, even just 15 minutes a day, can dramatically reduce the risk of death, especially from heart disease, according to a large study involving nearly 80,000 low-income and predominantly ...
Aug. 13, 2025 A vigorous workout can spark anti-cancer proteins, cut cancer cell growth, and help survivors fight recurrence by reducing inflammation and improving body ...
Aug. 4, 2025 New research led by Mass General Brigham reveals that people facing social challenges—like food insecurity, financial strain, and limited healthcare access—are two to three times more likely to ...
July 30, 2025 Potent statins are the best-proven weapon against heart disease, especially when paired with lifestyle changes. Most people aren’t active enough—and many are underdiagnosed—so starting ...
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- Why Irregular Sleep Puts Heart Failure Patients in Danger
- Tiny Green Tea Beads Trap Fat and Melt Away Pounds Without Side Effects
Friday, August 22, 2025
- A Startling Omega-3 Deficiency May Explain Women’s Alzheimer’s Risk
- Why Some People Age Faster. And the 400 Genes Behind It
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Can a Diet Really Ease Lipoedema? Sunniva’s Journey to Pain Relief and Weight Loss
- How Much Damage Are Ultraprocessed Foods Really Doing to Your Health?
- Scientists Just Found a Tiny Molecule That Could Change How We Lose Weight
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- Why Trump’s Leg Swelling Could Be a Warning Sign for Millions
- Three-Person DNA IVF Stops Inherited Disease—eight Healthy Babies Born in UK First
Thursday, July 17, 2025
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- Dogs Can Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Symptoms—with 98% Accuracy
- Can’t Sleep, Can’t Focus, Can’t Thrive? ADHD and Insomnia May Be a Vicious Cycle
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
- Obesity Is Driving a Hidden Cancer Epidemic—13 Types and Rising Deaths Nationwide
- Sweet but Risky: Common Sweeteners May Be Accelerating Puberty in Kids
- Weight-Loss Wonder Drug Mounjaro/Zepbound Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors
- Semaglutide Melts Fat—but May Quietly Strip Away Your Strength
Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Hormone Therapy Supercharges Tirzepatide, Unleashing Major Weight Loss After Menopause
- Tirzepatide: The Weight-Loss Drug That Also Shrinks Breast Tumors in Mice
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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- Bigger Crops, Fewer Nutrients: The Hidden Cost of Climate Change
- Matching Your Workouts to Your Personality Could Make Exercising More Enjoyable and Give You Better Results
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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- The Pandemic Pet Boom Was Real. The Happiness Boost Wasn’t
- Researchers Tested 200 Toddlers — 96 Chemicals Were Lurking in Their Bodies
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- Scientists Reveal Your Morning Coffee Flips an Ancient Longevity Switch
- The Brain’s Sweet Spot: How Criticality Could Unlock Learning, Memory—and Prevent Alzheimer’s
Friday, June 20, 2025
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- 99 Trials Later, Fasting Ties Traditional Diets in Weight-Loss Showdown
- One Shot to Stop HIV: MIT's Bold Vaccine Breakthrough
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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- Running Rewires Your Brain Cells—igniting Memory-Saving Genes Against Alzheimer’s
- Sleep-in Science: How 2 Extra Weekend Hours Can Calm Teen Anxiety
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- Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Could Reduce Bladder Leaks
- How Does Coffee Affect a Sleeping Brain?
- Genetics and Therapy Type Determine Second Cancer Risk After Childhood Treatment
- Resetting the Fight-or-Flight Response
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Understanding Cultural Differences in Salt Usage May Help Lower Consumption
- A High-Fat Diet Sets Off Metabolic Dysfunction in Cells, Leading to Weight Gain
- Research Untangles Role of Stress Granules in Neurodegenerative Disease
- Scientists Test Real-Time View of Brain's Waste Removal
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- New Study Analyzes Air Quality Impacts of Wildfire Smoke
- Study Quantifies the Sleep Loss and Disruption Experienced by New Mothers
- Location Matters: Belly Fat Compared to Overall Body Fat More Strongly Linked to Psoriasis Risk
- Boys Who Are Overweight in Their Early Teens Risk Passing on Harmful Epigenetic Traits to Future Children
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Social Connection Is Still Underappreciated as a Medically Relevant Health Factor
- Exercise and Eat Your Veggies: Privileged Prescriptions Like These Don't Always Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- The Dietary Bug in a Cancer Therapy
- Scientists Invent Breakthrough Device to Detect Airborne Signs of Disease
- Newfound Mechanism Rewires Cellular Energy Processing for Drastic Weight Loss
- A New Technology for Extending the Shelf Life of Produce
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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- After Cardiac Event, People Who Regularly Sit for Too Long Had Higher Risk of Another Event
- Don't Hit Snooze on New Research About Waking Up Each Morning
- Early Puberty Increases Risk of Overweight Later in Life for Girls
- Gut Bacteria and Acetate, a Great Combination for Weight Loss
- Sophisticated Data Analysis Uncovers How City Living Disrupts ADHD's Path to Obesity
- Fast Food, Fast Impact: How Fatty Meals Rapidly Weaken Our Gut Defenses
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Scientists Discover Key Gene Impacts Liver Energy Storage, Affecting Metabolic Disease Risk
- In Healthy Aging, Carb Quality Counts
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Can the Brain Be Targeted to Treat Type 2 Diabetes?
- School Dinners May Encourage Picky Teenagers to Eat Better, Says New Study
- Key Player in Childhood Food Allergies Identified: Thetis Cells