This Diet Could Slash Cholera Infections by up to 100x
University of California, Riverside researchers discovered that diets high in the dairy protein casein and wheat gluten can reduce cholera bacterial colonization in the gut by up to 100‑fold in mice. The protein‑rich diet outperformed high‑fat and carbohydrate‑heavy regimens, which showed little or modest benefit. The effect stems from the proteins disabling the bacteria’s type 6 secretion system, a needle‑like apparatus used to inject toxins. Researchers suggest this low‑cost dietary strategy could complement rehydration therapy and curb antibiotic use in cholera‑prone regions.
Scientists Discover Hidden Brain Switch that Tells You to Stop Eating
Scientists from the University of Concepción and the University of Maryland identified a previously unknown appetite‑regulating circuit in the hypothalamus. The study, published in PNAS on April 6, 2026, shows that tanycytes release lactate, which activates astrocytic HCAR1 receptors, prompting glutamate release...
Binge Drinking Just Once a Month May Triple Your Risk of Liver Scarring
Researchers at Keck Medicine of USC found that adults with metabolic dysfunction‑associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) who engage in episodic heavy drinking—four or more drinks for women, five for men at least once a month—are about three times more likely...
This 5-Day Diet Helped Crohn’s Patients Feel Better Fast
A national randomized trial led by Stanford Medicine tested a five‑day, calorie‑restricted fasting‑mimicking diet (FMD) in 97 patients with mild‑to‑moderate Crohn's disease. Participants followed the low‑calorie, plant‑based protocol for five days each month over three months, while a control group...
Scientists Say BMI Gets It Wrong for over One Third of Adults
A new Italian study using dual‑energy X‑ray absorptiometry (DXA) found that the body mass index (BMI) misclassifies more than one‑third of adults when compared to direct body‑fat measurements. In a sample of 1,351 white‑Caucasian participants, over 50% of those labeled...
New Microwave Frying Technique Could Make French Fries Much Healthier
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign have shown that adding microwave heating to conventional frying can cut oil absorption in French fries by up to 30 % while preserving the crisp texture consumers expect. The hybrid process speeds moisture loss,...
This Simple Japanese Eating Habit Could Help You Live Longer without Dieting
Hara hachi bu, a traditional Japanese habit, advises stopping eating when about 80 % full. Studies of Okinawan and other long‑living populations show this modest portion control leads to lower daily calorie intake and reduced BMI. The practice aligns with mindful...
Hardly Anyone Uses This Surprisingly Simple Blood Pressure Fix
A new analysis of NHANES data shows that fewer than 6% of U.S. adults use potassium‑based salt substitutes, despite their low cost and proven ability to lower sodium intake. Usage peaked at 5.4% in 2013‑14 and dropped to 2.5% by...
What Teens Eat Could Be Affecting Their Mental Health More than We Thought
A systematic review by Swansea University examined 19 studies linking teenage dietary patterns to mental health, finding that higher‑quality, balanced diets consistently correlate with fewer depressive symptoms, while evidence for single‑nutrient supplements such as vitamin D remains mixed. The authors highlight...
Scientists Discover a Hidden System that Turns Brown Fat Into a Calorie Burner
Researchers identified the protein SLIT3 as a master regulator that activates brown fat by orchestrating its blood‑vessel and nerve networks. The enzyme BMP1 cleaves SLIT3 into two fragments, each directing vascular growth or neural expansion, while the PLXNA1 receptor mediates...
This Popular Supplement May Increase Risk of Birth Defects, Study Finds
Researchers at Texas A&M discovered that chronic high‑dose antioxidant supplementation, specifically N‑acetyl‑L‑cysteine (NAC) and selenium, altered sperm DNA in male mice and produced offspring with notable facial and skull abnormalities. The male mice displayed no overt health problems, indicating the...
This Dangerous Combo in Your Body Could Raise Death Risk by 83%
Researchers from Brazil’s Federal University of São Carlos and University College London examined 12 years of data from 5,440 adults aged 50 and older and discovered that the coexistence of abdominal obesity and low muscle mass—known as sarcopenic obesity—raises mortality...
Scientists Just Discovered Bees and Hummingbirds Are Drinking Alcohol
Biologists at UC Berkeley found ethanol in the nectar of 26 of 29 plant species, confirming that pollinators regularly ingest alcohol. An Anna’s hummingbird can consume roughly 0.2 g of ethanol per kilogram of body weight each day—about the equivalent of...
Fatty Liver Breakthrough: A Common Vitamin Shows Promise
Researchers at UNIST and partner institutions identified microRNA‑93 as a central driver of metabolic‑associated fatty liver disease (MASLD) and demonstrated that vitamin B3 (niacin) can suppress this molecule, restoring SIRT1 activity and reducing liver fat in mice. The study, published in...
Belly Fat Linked to Heart Failure Risk Even in People with Normal Weight
New research presented at the American Heart Association’s EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that waist‑circumference and other measures of central obesity are stronger predictors of heart failure than body‑mass index, even among individuals with normal BMI. In a cohort of...
You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Reverse Prediabetes, Study Finds
A new Nature Medicine study shows that prediabetes can remit without any weight loss, challenging the long‑standing emphasis on shedding pounds to prevent diabetes. About 25% of participants in lifestyle programs normalized blood glucose despite stable weight, achieving protection comparable...
Millions of Kids Take Melatonin but Doctors Are Raising Red Flags
Melatonin has become a ubiquitous over‑the‑counter sleep aid for children, driven by parental demand for quick, natural‑appearing solutions. A recent Boston Children’s Hospital review confirms strong short‑term efficacy for kids with autism or ADHD, but finds scant long‑term safety data...
Scientists Solve the Mystery of a Vitamin B5 Molecule that Powers Your Cells
Scientists at Yale have uncovered how the vitamin B5‑derived molecule coenzyme A (CoA) is shuttled into mitochondria, identifying dedicated transport proteins that move the cofactor across the organelle membrane. Using a novel mass‑spectrometry workflow, the team catalogued 33 cellular CoA conjugates and...
Scientists Found a Surprising Way to Make Exercise Work Better
Researchers at Virginia Tech discovered that a high‑fat ketogenic diet rapidly normalizes blood glucose in diabetic mice and enhances their response to aerobic exercise. Within a week, the mice’s hyperglycemia resolved, and prolonged feeding remodeled muscle fibers toward a more...
Parents’ Stress May Be Quietly Driving Childhood Obesity, Yale Study Finds
A Yale-led trial found that reducing parental stress can curb childhood obesity risk. In a 12‑week randomized study of 114 families with overweight toddlers, parents who completed a mindfulness‑based stress program (PMH) showed lower stress, improved parenting behaviors, and their...
Scientists Say This Simple Diet Change Could Transform Your Gut Health
Scientists highlight “fibermaxxing,” a weight‑adjusted approach to meet daily fiber goals. Researcher Jennifer Lee explains that 22‑34 g of fiber (or 14 g per 1,000 calories) supports gut microbiota, improves satiety, and lowers metabolic disease risk. She differentiates soluble and insoluble fiber,...
Hidden Ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy Tablets Raises New Gut Health Questions
Researchers at Adelaide University conducted the first in‑vivo study of salcaprozate sodium (SNAC), the absorption enhancer used in oral semaglutide tablets such as Ozempic and Wegovy. Over a 21‑day period in rats, repeated SNAC exposure reduced fibre‑degrading gut bacteria, lowered...
Scientists Discover Diet that Tricks the Body Into Burning Fat without Exercise
Scientists at the University of Southern Denmark discovered that restricting dietary methionine and cysteine triggers thermogenesis comparable to chronic cold exposure, leading to significant weight loss in mice. Over a week, mice on the amino‑acid‑restricted diet burned 20% more calories...
American Heart Association Warns 60% of US Women Will Have Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
The American Heart Association’s new scientific statement projects that nearly six in ten U.S. women will live with cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 2050, driven by rising hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. By 2050, high blood pressure could affect almost 60% of...
Study Finds Vegetarians over 80 Less Likely to Reach 100
A longitudinal study of more than 5,000 Chinese adults aged 80 and older found that non‑meat eaters were less likely to become centenarians than meat eaters. The disparity was confined to participants who were underweight, while those of normal weight...
Just Two Days of Oatmeal Cut Bad Cholesterol by 10%
A University of Bonn randomized trial published in Nature Communications found that a two‑day, calorie‑restricted diet consisting of 300 g of oatmeal per day reduced LDL cholesterol by about 10 percent in participants with metabolic syndrome. The oat‑rich group also lost roughly...