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.
Study of 13,000 adults links six artificial sweeteners to faster brain aging
A Brazilian study tracking 12,772 adults for eight years tied six artificial sweeteners to 62 percent faster cognitive decline, with the strongest effects in adults under 60.
Lymphatic System Dysfunction Linked to Chronic Disease, Researchers Report
Researchers report that a sluggish lymphatic system is tied to chronic inflammation, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s, even though it is rarely evaluated in routine care.
Ultra-processed foods leave a measurable metabolic fingerprint in blood, new study confirms
A major European study of more than 15,000 participants found 30 blood compounds that mark ultra-processed food intake, including lower DHA and higher industrial trans fats.
