Estrogen loss after menopause impacts heart health through gene regulation
Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause…
Vitamin E intake linked to a key fertility hormone in women trying to conceive
Everyday nutrient intake may be linked to hormonal and body composition markers in women seeking fertility care, but…
Scientists will probe whether processing itself makes ultra-processed foods harmful
A controlled-feeding trial aims to untangle one of nutrition science’s biggest questions: are UPFs harmful because of how…
Scientists Discover a Surprising Reason Intermittent Fasting Extends Life
Intermittent fasting has long been linked to longer life, but new research points to an unexpected driver behind…
Scientists Say Adding This Unusual Seafood to Your Diet Could Reverse Signs of Aging
A compound found in sea squirts is drawing attention for its potential to counteract age-related decline. Early results…
Popular Sweetener Linked to Dangerous Metabolic Effects
Fructose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide) naturally found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables, and is also a…
Ultra-processed foods linked to measurable drops in human attention span
New research from Monash University, the University of São Paulo and Deakin University shows a diet high in…
Researchers uncover new mechanism linking metabolism, immunity, and skeletal health
Obesity alters bone health not only through increased body weight but also by reshaping the bone marrow environment.…
People judge weight loss more harshly when GLP-1 drugs are involved, study finds
Even when medication is paired with diet and exercise, people may still feel their weight loss is less…
Legume and soy consumption may improve COPD symptoms
Consuming legumes and soy-based foods may help improve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing inflammation…
Study links common herbicide to rising early-onset colorectal cancer risk
A Spanish study used epigenetic fingerprints to trace hidden exposure patterns and found that a widely used herbicide…
Prediabetes leaves lasting fat tissue changes after bariatric surgery
Prediabetes may leave a lasting molecular “footprint” on adipose (fat) tissue which appears to make maintaining weight loss…