Daily doses of 300-400 mg of grape seed extract have been shown to effectively lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

New research finds that infants share about 35% of their gut microbial species with their mothers, with more sharing occurring during vaginal birth than C-section delivery

Scientists fed people two 300-calorie meals with nearly identical carbs, fat, protein and salt

Cranberry juice may be a boon for oral hygiene: in a study of 14 children and 8 adults, pure, unsweetened cranberry juice slowed dental plaque regrowth and reduced acid production

Study of 93 Countries Finds Happiness Is Positively Associated With Cat Density and Negatively Associated With Toxoplasma gondii Exposure, Even After Accounting for Wealth and Health Factors

Physically intense work and health

More than half of people with early-onset type 2 diabetes (average age just 38) went into remission with no meds after a 24-week program: 12 weeks of 800–900 calories a day plus supervised strength and cardio workouts

Scientists found that indoor air contains significantly higher concentrations of microplastics than outdoor air, mostly shedding from our clothes and carpets

New research suggests that regular physical exercise can delay ovarian aging by stimulating a specific hormone protein, a reproductive benefit that scientists successfully replicated in mice using an experimental drug called AdipoRon.

When the clocks stop changing

A randomized trial found that urinating posture does not clinically affect urine flow or volume in healthy men, making the choice between sitting or standing a matter of personal preference.

New review: Ozempic-like drugs may cut heavy drinking for some, but drinking less is not the same as craving less

Diets low in fruit and whole grains or high in red meat were the leading contributors to type 2 diabetes deaths among seven dietary risks, study finds

Age-related erosion of type 2 immunity (IL-4/STAT6 signaling) may contribute to “inflammaging” and could be a target for restoring immune homeostasis

Women suffer more pain than men across the whole body, major global study finds

A new study shows a previously unrecognized breakdown in communication between nerves and muscles contributes to age-related muscle weakness

Medicare patients with dementia who had more annual wellness visits were more likely to start a dementia medication within a year, rising from 9.8% with no visits to 14.1% with three or more

Isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, just once a week could help maintain reductions in blood pressure.

A large study found that emergency department visits and hospitalizations for substance use among young mothers increased by 5% per year, similar to rates among childless women

Research shows doctors’ prescribing habits are heavily influenced by payments, gifts, and free meals from pharmaceutical companies, leading to more expensive…

Scientists Develop a Molecule That Blocks a Key Alzheimer’s Disease Mechanism, Then Discover the Compound’s Target Is Linked to a Naturally Occurring Molecule Already Present in Human Blood…

Study of 2,057 Swiss adults found average meat consumption was up to 850% of the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet recommendation and dairy intake was 363%, while legume consumption reached just 4% of the recommended amount.

Study of 46 children aged 7–10 using MRI scans, found higher ultra-processed food consumption was linked to stronger brain reward responses to appetizing food images, which were associated with greater increases in body fat and BMI over one year

A 30-year study from childhood to middle age found growing up without siblings was linked to higher risks of obesity and high blood pressure, while exposure to parental smoking was associated with changes in heart structure…

A randomized clinical trial found children whose mothers took phosphatidylcholine, a form of choline found naturally in foods, had fewer social withdrawal problems and scored higher on cognitive tests than children whose mothers received a placebo.

High-nicotine e-cigarette use among US daily vapers aged 18–24 surged from 3.1% in 2017 to 49.2% in 2022, with nicotine dependence rising to levels comparable to those of cigarette smokers and young adults more likely than older adults using the same brands to choose high-nicotine versions

Unsafe sleep factors found in nearly 75% of sudden unexpected infant deaths, CDC says

Strength training may start changing your fat before you lose any weight

Higher daily step counts linked to fewer mental health problems in early adolescence

AI can read your heart's electrical signals while you sleep and predict your risk of heart failure, stroke, irregular heartbeat and early death up to 10 years ahead

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