5 blood nutrients linked to heart disease risk in a 27-study analysis
A meta-analysis of 27 studies ties blood levels of five nutrients to heart disease risk, showing what circulates in the bloodstream may matter more than dietary
Physical fitness linked to better hearing in adults over 50, study finds
A study of 150 adults aged 50 to 80 found that better physical function was linked to better hearing, independent of blood pressure.
7 Science-Backed Health Benefits of Eating Avocados
A health report links regular avocado consumption to better gut health, heart protection, and improved nutrient intake. Here’s what the research actually shows.
Study: Higher Diet Quality Scores Linked to Better Lung Function in Dutch Adults
A study of over 83,000 Dutch adults found that higher diet quality scores were tied to modestly better lung function, with the strongest link in people with
Low Vitamin D Linked to More Pain and Opioid Use After Breast Cancer Surgery
Study finds vitamin D deficient breast cancer surgery patients used more tramadol and reported more pain in the first 24 hours after mastectomy.
Structured Exercise Tied to Better Sleep Quality in 702,007-Person Study
A Japanese cohort study of 702,007 adults found that starting structured exercise raised odds of better sleep by 37%, while daily step counts showed no
Eight-Hour Eating Window May Improve Blood Sugar Control in Type 1 Diabetes, Study Finds
A small UIC trial found adults with Type 1 diabetes and obesity who followed an eight-hour eating window improved blood sugar control over six months.
Climbing six flights of stairs daily linked to 39% lower heart death risk in major study
A meta-analysis of 480,479 adults found stair climbing cut cardiovascular death risk by 39% and all-cause mortality by 24%.
The health risks of ultra-processed foods: What a 51-study analysis found
A meta-analysis of 51 studies covering 8.8 million adults links ultra-processed food intake to higher risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and early death.
Study Finds That Cutting Back on Exercise as You Age Raises Cancer Risk
A UCL study of 59,218 adults found that losing just a few minutes of vigorous daily activity in older age was linked to a 15% higher cancer risk.
Study suggests creatine may sharpen the mind and improve sleep quality
A small trial found creatine users felt more rested and scored higher on cognitive tests, even though objective sleep measurements did not change.
Daily sugary drink linked to higher stomach cancer risk, 30-year study finds
A 30-year study of 112,284 adults ties one daily sugar-sweetened beverage to 2.45 times the risk of stomach cancer.
Study: Exercise Rankings Vary by Metabolic Health Marker, Researchers Say
A network meta-analysis of 53 trials compares 10 exercise types across 10 metabolic markers, finding different exercises rank best depending on the goal.
Vitamin C shows survival signal in blood disorder trial
A phase 2 trial found daily vitamin C linked to fewer deaths and fewer serious complications in people with precancerous blood disorders.
Post-meal blood sugar spikes linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk in genetic study
Genetic variants tied to sharp post-meal glucose spikes were linked to a 69% higher Alzheimer’s risk in a University of Liverpool analysis of 357,883 people.
