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.
Studies show intermittent fasting reduces visceral fat, with calorie deficit as the driving factor
Research links time-restricted eating to reductions in dangerous visceral fat, while trials suggest the underlying calorie deficit drives the benefit.
11 Everyday Snacks That Help Combat Blood Sugar Spikes
Nearly one in three American adults has prediabetes. These 11 everyday snacks balance protein, fiber and healthy fats to help prevent sharp glucose spikes.
Largest Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million in Price-Fixing Settlement
Cal-Maine Foods, Versova Holdings, and Hickman’s Egg Ranch will pay $3.3 million to settle DOJ allegations of price-fixing during the bird flu epidemic.
The hidden power of prebiotics: Why your gut’s unsung heroes deserve a spotlight
Prebiotic fibers, not pricey probiotic capsules, form the foundation of gut health. Here’s what the science says about chicory, garlic, and dandelion greens.
Study: Microplastics in Blood Linked to Severe Heart Attacks
Italian researchers detected microplastics in the coronary blood of 84% of STEMI heart attack patients, compared with 32% of healthy controls.
Florida subpoenas General Mills over a cancer-linked flour additive most of the world has banned
Florida’s attorney general has subpoenaed General Mills and Pillsbury over potassium bromate, a flour additive banned in 30+ countries but still legal in U.S. bread.
Iranian Study Examines Aluminum-Adjuvanted COVID-19 Vaccines and First-Trimester Birth Defects
Iranian study finds higher rates of two birth defects in infants of women vaccinated in the first trimester, while CDC, WHO, and other experts urge caution on conclusions.
What Research Says About Squats and Blood Sugar
New research links eccentric squats and body-weight resistance training to better blood sugar control, with broader strength training tied to lower mortality risk.
Sunlight as a Natural Antidepressant While Americans Spend Most of Their Lives Indoors
Sunlight regulates mood and sleep, yet Americans spend about 87% of life indoors. Experts say 10–30 minutes of morning light can help.
Intermittent fasting may protect the brain from chronic stress, mouse study finds
Mice on intermittent fasting showed less myelin damage and fewer depression-like behaviors after chronic stress, with gut microbiome shifts as the likely mechanism.
