Is a statin drug right for you? Researchers try to right-size the risk
It’s a math problem with life-and-death consequences. When a new and improved model for estimating the risk of…
Fasting supports type 1 diabetes care by reshaping the microbiome
A week of supervised fasting temporarily reshaped the gut microbiome of people with type 1 diabetes, making it…
Another reason to lower blood pressure: reduced risk of dementia
A study in rural China demonstrating the power of intensive blood pressure control clinched the deal. The large,…
How does our environment impact our health? Unravelling the exposome
With around 125,000 children and parents enrolled, Generation Victoria — or GenV — is set to become one…
Mouth and gut microbes talk to each other
A landmark review uncovers how your mouth’s microbes shape gut health, immunity, and chronic disease, making oral care…
UCSF research maps over 600 conditions linked to endometriosis
Records from millions of patients at UC health centers found correlations between endometriosis, one of the most common…
Fast food, screens, and no greens: A recipe for teen health trouble – News and events
31 July 2025
When a cheeseburger costs less than a punnet of strawberries, it’s clear the odds…
A 15-year study reveals which diets best protect your brain and heart in later life
A major Swedish study finds that what you eat now could shape how many chronic illnesses you face…
MAHA’s moves on Coca-Cola, ice cream called ‘nutritionally hilarious’
Pop quiz: What’s Coca-Cola with cane sugar and ice cream made with natural dyes? Answer: Coca-Cola and ice…