Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-173Why Your Five-A-Day Might Miss the Heart-Protective PartsNew analysis of over 30,000 people shows many meet five-a-day targets but still lack protective flavanols. Choosing specific fruits, beans, and green tea may boost heart-protective compounds.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-162How Vitamin C Appears to Preserve the Aging Brain's NetworkNew research links higher blood vitamin C levels to greater gray matter volume and stronger connectivity in the brain's default mode network in older adults, suggesting diet may affect neural aging.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-152Why Cutting Out Sugar Completely May Harm Your GutA mouse study presented at ENDO 2026 finds that removing sucrose entirely from a low-fat diet disrupted the gut microbiome and prompted inflammation, insulin resistance, and signs of fatty liver despite no extra weight gain.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-142Poverty Shapes the Young Brain More Than IQ, Study FindsA large Washington University study of 12,000 children links family income and neighborhood conditions to measurable differences in brain function, suggesting environment can shape development more than IQ alone.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-142Hookworms Reengineered to Become Living Drug FactoriesScientists used CRISPR to engineer hookworms that produce an antibody against tetrodotoxin, demonstrating a living in vivo drug-production platform while highlighting major safety and efficacy challenges.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-143Common Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Alzheimer's DeclineA large study and follow-up experiments suggest glucosamine, a common joint supplement, may accelerate progression and increase mortality in people with Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers urge caution and further trials.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-132Faulty Enzyme Linked to Alzheimer's, New Drug Slows ItResearchers identify dysfunctional GRK2 as a driver of mitochondrial failure and amyloid accumulation in Alzheimer's. An experimental molecule, Compound 10, blocks GRK2 aggregation and slows disease in mice.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-122Saliva Holds a Measurable Fingerprint of Sleep LossScientists report a pattern of salivary metabolites that appears after 24 hours awake, suggesting a possible noninvasive test for acute sleep deprivation. Early results show promise but need larger, diverse validation.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-112Nearly All Heart Attacks and Strokes Linked to Four RisksA large study of over 9 million adults links 99 percent of major heart attacks and strokes to four modifiable risks: hypertension, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and tobacco use, with blood pressure the most common factor.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-113GRK2 and Compound 10: A Fresh Angle on Alzheimer'sETH Zurich researchers identify GRK2 as a driver of neuronal energy failure in Alzheimer’s and report that Compound 10 prevents GRK2 aggregation, improves mitochondrial function, and slows neurodegeneration in mice.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-103When Your Cat Roams: Hidden Risks to Health and WildlifeOutdoor-roaming cats can carry and transport nearly 100 zoonotic pathogens. New synthesis of 400+ studies shows roaming pets raise human and wildlife health risks—practical steps and One Health strategies to reduce transmission.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-102Two Cancer Drugs Reversed Alzheimer’s Signs in MiceResearchers found that two FDA-approved cancer drugs, letrozole and irinotecan, reduced tau aggregates and improved memory in mouse models of Alzheimer’s, suggesting a promising drug-repurposing strategy tied to gene-expression signatures.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-092When Clean Eating Becomes Harmful: The Hidden RisksClean eating can help health, but for some it turns into obsessive rules that damage body and mind. Learn the signs of orthorexia, how disordered eating differs from diagnosed disorders, and ways to help.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-082Sleeping Pill Reduces Alzheimer's Proteins, Study FindsA 2023 trial found short-term reductions in amyloid-beta and some tau proteins after two nights of suvorexant, highlighting a link between sleep and Alzheimer’s markers while underscoring the need for longer studies.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072A Daily Glass of Juice Linked to Lower Depression ScoresA Newcastle University trial found that adults with low fruit and vegetable intake who added a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a 5-a-day plan reported lower depression scores after four weeks, with no short-term metabolic harm.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072Small Ingredient Swaps: Quick Cuts to Cost and NutritionUC Davis researchers trained an AI to propose one to three simple ingredient swaps that improve nutrition and cut meal costs by up to a third while keeping meals familiar and affordable.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-072Cutting One Amino Acid Boosted Mouse Lifespan 33% and HealthA US mouse study found that reducing dietary isoleucine, a single branched-chain amino acid, extended male lifespan by 33% and improved multiple health measures, highlighting new paths for aging research.
Read MoreNora Schmidt2026-06-063Appendix Cancer Is Rising Sharply Among Young AdultsAppendiceal cancer, once mostly seen in older adults, is rising among Gen X and millennials. New studies report a 200% plus increase and point to diet, environmental exposures, and biology as possible causes.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-062Jackfruit Latex Composite Brings New Tools to Gum RepairResearchers in São Paulo combined jackfruit latex, pomegranate extract, and simvastatin to create a mucoadhesive biomaterial that may fight periodontitis and stimulate bone regeneration. Early tests show osteoinductive effects on human stem cells.
Read MoreOliver Hayes2026-06-052Quitting Smoking Lowers Dementia Risk, But Weight MattersA long-term U.S. study of over 32,000 retired adults found quitting smoking cuts dementia risk by 16 percent, but significant weight gain after quitting can erase that benefit. Maintaining weight helps preserve cognitive gains.
