Beetroot supplement raises nitric oxide markers in triathletes after one week
A small pilot trial suggests a beetroot-based nitrate supplement can shift nitric oxide and redox pathways in amateur…
Steroid hormones, BMI and stress influence puberty timing in girls
Higher levels of key steroid hormones-combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)-are associated with earlier onset…
Metformin boosts an exercise-linked metabolite and may help control weight in prostate cancer patients
A clinical study suggests metformin may reproduce part of exercise’s metabolic signature in prostate cancer patients, raising Lac-Phe…
Metformin mimics exercise-related metabolic effects in prostate cancer patients
A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise’s core…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
Fiber supplement stabilizes blood sugar in gestational diabetes
A simple fiber supplement could reshape the gut microbiome, stabilize blood sugar spikes, and even prevent preterm births…
Time-restricted eating improves hormone levels in women with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, affects as many as 18% of all childbearing-age women. The condition occurs when…
Whole wheat diets may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Enriching the diet with wheat fiber protects mice against intestinal inflammation, according to a study published by researchers…
Lower hemoglobin levels within the normal range linked to better metabolic health
Finnish researchers found that hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may…
Study finds addiction risk tied to reward and impulse genes
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how…
Do artificial sweeteners increase appetite or food intake?
Do artificial sweeteners really disrupt appetite and drive overeating, or could they help curb sweet cravings without increasing…
Menopause may raise women’s Alzheimer risk earlier than doctors once thought
A new review suggests the menopause transition may mark a critical window for Alzheimer’s prevention in women, shifting…