Gut Bacterium Akkermansia Tied to Reduced Weight Regain in Small Trial
A 24-week Nature Medicine trial found overweight adults taking pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila regained less weight than placebo after dieting.
Report: Five Methods to Increase Health Benefits of Coffee Consumption
Registered dietitian nutritionist Molly Knudsen shares five simple coffee preparation changes that can boost antioxidants, support heart health, and add nutrients.
Saffron Extract Shows Antidepressant Effects in Study
A new study examines saffron extract for antidepressant effects. The original Natural News page is unavailable, so coverage details are limited.
Analysis of 82 Trials Shows Black Seed May Improve Cardiovascular Risk Markers
A pooled analysis of 82 randomized controlled trials with 5,026 adults links Nigella sativa supplementation to improvements in blood pressure, lipids, and inflammation.
How mercury fillings are fueling Alzheimer’s and heart disease
A BrightU episode explores how mercury from amalgam fillings and oral bacteria may drive Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic illnesses.
Four cultures, one flower: How hibiscus tea matches blood pressure drugs
A 2025 umbrella review of 26 trials found hibiscus tea lowers blood pressure in a dose-dependent way, with effects comparable to antihypertensive medications.
Daily Collagen Supplementation Linked to Greater Increase in Muscle Collagen During Strength Training, Study Says
A 12-week trial found men taking 15g of hydrolyzed collagen daily saw a 30% rise in muscle collagen type I, versus about 10% with training alone.
Study Links Glyphosate Exposure to Behavioral Changes via Gut Microbiome in Mice
A 2026 University College Cork study in Molecular Psychiatry found regulatory-level glyphosate altered social behavior and gut microbiota in male mice, with fecal transplants confirming a causal microbiome link.
Nanoplastics in Drinking Water May Be Making Dangerous Bacteria Stronger, Study Warns
A new study finds nanoplastics can strengthen bacterial biofilms in drinking water, raising concerns for water treatment and public health.
Coffee compounds activate cellular anti-aging receptor, Texas A&M researchers find
Texas A&M researchers report that plant compounds in coffee activate the NR4A1 receptor, offering a cellular explanation for coffee’s link to longevity.
