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November 9, 2026

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Common Supplement Could Help Fight Psoriasis, Scientists Discover

Nov. 9, 2026 Scientists have discovered that pantethine, a readily available vitamin B5 derivative, can calm overactive immune cells and may help fight psoriasis. The supplement prevented psoriasis in mice and showed promising results in a small human trial, ...

When Your Gut Bacteria Run Out of Fiber, They May Start Eating Your Gut Lining

Nov. 9, 2026 Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria can feed on the protective mucus lining your intestines, producing potentially harmful compounds, but fiber helps keep this activity in check. Overlooked ...

Major Trial Challenges How Doctors Decide Who Really Needs Statins

Nov. 6, 2026 A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins to far fewer patients. ...

For Decades, We Were Told to Avoid Full-fat Dairy. New Research Says Otherwise

Nov. 6, 2026 Full-fat dairy may not be the health villain it has long been portrayed as, according to a new study finding that three daily servings did not worsen weight, cholesterol, or insulin resistance over ...

A Surprising Discovery Could Help Aging Muscles Repair Themselves

Nov. 4, 2026 Scientists have discovered a compound that transforms a natural muscle-repair protein into a more powerful version dubbed "Super HGF," more than doubling its ability to bind to a key receptor while protecting it from age-related chemical damage. The ...

Gene Editing Could Replace a Lifetime of Medication, but There's a Catch

Nov. 3, 2026 A single gene-editing treatment could someday protect against heart disease, high cholesterol, and other common conditions for decades, potentially replacing lifelong medications. But scientists warn that permanently altering genes introduces risks ...

Scientists Discover Surprising Heart Benefits of Eating Avocado and Mango Every Day

Nov. 3, 2026 Eating an avocado and a cup of mango every day may provide surprising benefits for heart health, according to a new study involving adults with prediabetes. After just eight weeks, participants ...

Experts Say High Blood Pressure Guidelines Are Missing Half the Equation

Nov. 2, 2026 Scientists are calling for a major rethink of how we manage high blood pressure, suggesting that eating more potassium could be just as important as cutting back on salt. A new report finds that combining increased potassium intake with reduced ...

Scientists Discover a Surprising Brain Benefit of Eating Peanuts Every Day

Nov. 1, 2026 A surprising new study suggests that eating peanuts every day could help support brain health and memory in older adults. Researchers found that consuming about two servings of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts daily for 16 weeks improved insulin ...

Scientists Discover a Hidden Driver of High Cholesterol and a Way to Stop It

Oct. 31, 2026 Scientists have uncovered a hidden mechanism that allows high-cholesterol diets to undermine the body's natural cholesterol defenses, and blocking it dramatically lowered harmful LDL cholesterol in ...

Type 2 Diabetes Breakthrough as 54% Achieve Remission in Just 6 Months

Oct. 30, 2026 A promising new study suggests that more than half of younger adults with type 2 diabetes could achieve remission in just six months through a combination of a low-calorie diet and structured exercise. Researchers found that 54% of participants ...

Scientists Discover a Hidden Reason Why Muscles Weaken with Age

Oct. 28, 2026 Scientists have uncovered a hidden defense mechanism in aging muscles that sacrifices strength to protect cells from damage. In mice, partially restoring a crucial molecule reversed signs of muscle wasting and prevented premature death, raising ...

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A Simple Daily Fiber Supplement Reduced Arthritis Pain and Improved Strength

Oct. 27, 2026 A new clinical trial suggests that a simple daily fiber supplement could significantly reduce knee osteoarthritis pain, improve muscle strength, and ...

Low Testosterone May Make Sugar Far More Harmful to Your Liver

Oct. 27, 2026 Scientists have discovered that low testosterone and a high-fructose diet can work together to worsen fatty liver disease in mice. Unexpectedly, changes in gut bacteria appear to drive this harmful ...

Mediterranean Diet May Boost Tiny Proteins That Protect the Heart and Brain

Oct. 24, 2026 Scientists have uncovered a surprising new clue to why the Mediterranean diet is so good for the heart, brain, and healthy aging. Researchers at USC found that older adults who closely followed the ...

Scientists Discover a Hidden Switch That Burns Fat and Blocks New Fat Cells

Oct. 24, 2026 Scientists have discovered that switching off a protein called Mitch makes human cells burn more fat and prevents new fat cells from developing. The breakthrough builds on experiments in mice that ...

Millions Take Fish Oil for Brain Health. A Two-Year Study Found No Benefit

Oct. 22, 2026 A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. ...

Coffee Calories Have Jumped Nearly 40%. Sugar Isn't the Biggest Culprit

Oct. 22, 2026 Your morning coffee may be packing more calories than you realize, and sugar isn't the biggest reason. A study of 30,000 Americans found that non-dairy creamer has overtaken sugar and milk as the ...

Massive Study of 460,000 People Challenges Ultra-Processed Food Cancer Fears

Oct. 21, 2026 A massive study of more than 460,000 Americans found that ultra-processed foods were not associated with increased colorectal cancer risk overall, ...

Scientists Find 10 Different Diets Linked to Slower Aging

Oct. 20, 2026 A study by DZNE finds that healthy eating is associated with slower biological aging—and that there is more than one way to eat healthily. The researchers examined ten dietary patterns ...

Scientists Finally Uncover Why Statins Can Cause Muscle Pain

Oct. 20, 2026 Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why statins, the widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs that help prevent heart attacks and strokes, can sometimes cause muscle pain, weakness, and ...

Scientists Discover a Natural Compound That Could Protect the Brain from Too Much Salt

Oct. 18, 2026 Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers ...

Eating Olive Oil Before Carbs Has a Surprising Effect on Blood Sugar

Oct. 11, 2026 A simple change in the order you eat your food could help prevent blood sugar spikes. Scientists discovered that giving mice olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and activated a surprising ...

New Injection Makes Fat Cells Self-Destruct

Oct. 11, 2026 Scientists have developed an experimental injection that destroys fat cells and significantly reduces dangerous belly fat, potentially opening a new path to treating obesity. Early research also ...

Creatine May Help Build Muscle Even Without Exercise, Researchers Find

Sep. 29, 2026 Creatine helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without a structured workout program in a new 12-week study. When combined with exercise and a calorie-reduced diet, it produced even ...

Just 7 Days of Strength Training Started Shrinking Fat Cells in Mice

Oct. 8, 2026 Just seven strength-training sessions helped obese mice shrink visceral fat cells and reactivate molecular pathways involved in burning stored fat, despite no change in overall body weight. The ...

Scientists Find the Whole Grain “sweet Spot” for Better Heart Health

Sep. 16, 2026 Eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful benefits for heart health, according to a large review of 87 clinical trials. Researchers found improvements in body weight, ...

Compound in Blueberries May Help Muscle Cells Burn Excess Fat

Sep. 5, 2026 Scientists in Japan have identified a natural compound found in blueberries, grapes, and other berries that may help muscle cells burn excess fat instead of storing it. The compound, pterostilbene, ...

One CRISPR Treatment Cut “bad” Cholesterol in Half for a Full Year

Sep. 27, 2026 A single dose of an experimental CRISPR therapy cut LDL cholesterol and triglycerides by about half in patients with difficult-to-treat lipid disorders. The reductions were still present one year ...

Keto Diet Cut Liver Fat by 67% in a Clinical Trial

Aug. 29, 2026 A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease. All ...

Most Men Don’t Know Dairy Is Linked to Prostate Cancer Risk

Sep. 13, 2026 Most men may be missing an important dietary clue about prostate cancer. A new survey found that only 20% knew research has linked dairy consumption with increased prostate cancer risk, while 66% ...

Pomegranate Compound Improves Heart Function by Up to 80% in Study

Sep. 28, 2026 A compound the body can make after eating pomegranates, walnuts, and some berries improved measures of heart function by up to 80% in animal models of a difficult-to-treat form of heart failure. ...

Gut Bacteria May Unlock a Hidden Benefit of Vegetables

Aug. 23, 2026 Gut bacteria can transform nitrate and plant-based iron from vegetables and other foods into protective molecules that may benefit the heart and metabolism. In experimental models, higher levels of ...

Mulberry May Reshape Gut Bacteria and Influence Metabolism

Sep. 30, 2026 Mulberry compounds may reshape the gut microbiome in ways that support intestinal health and metabolism, with some combinations showing especially strong effects in animal studies. However, the ...

Blood Tests Reveal Why Astronauts Get Constipated in Space

Sep. 28, 2026 Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut ...

Your Waist Size May Reveal Health Risks BMI Misses

Aug. 31, 2026 A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, ...

Marine Heatwaves Are Harming Human Health in Surprising Ways

Aug. 11, 2026 Marine heatwaves are emerging as a threat not just to coral reefs and fisheries, but to human health and well-being. Researchers warn that unusually hot oceans can fuel stronger storms, trigger ...

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Helps People Lose Weight Without Eating Less

Aug. 17, 2026 A low-fat vegan diet may help people lose weight without counting calories, shrinking portions, or feeling constantly hungry. In a 16-week clinical trial, people eating mostly fruits, vegetables, ...

This Common Vitamin Deficiency Becomes Far More Dangerous When Paired With Belly Fat

Aug. 13, 2026 A large study of more than 5,500 adults over 50 found a striking combination of risk factors: abdominal obesity paired with vitamin D deficiency was linked to a 123% higher risk of death over six ...

A Plastic Once Thought Harmless May Be Fueling Fatty Liver Disease

Oct. 10, 2026 One of the world's most common plastics may pose a hidden threat to liver health. Texas A&M researchers discovered that polyethylene microplastics can contribute to fatty liver disease, with ...

A Common Sugar May Help Cancer Cells Break Free and Spread

Aug. 4, 2026 Chemotherapy-surviving ovarian cancer cells may release fructose to help neighboring tumor cells loosen, escape, and spread. The discovery suggests that sugary diets and cholesterol-lowering drugs ...

Experts Say Blood Pressure Guidelines Are Missing Half the Equation

July 31, 2026 A new report suggests that blood pressure may be controlled more effectively by increasing potassium while also cutting sodium. Potassium-rich foods can help balance sodium’s effects, but most ...