Adults with coronary heart disease (CHD) who follow diets supporting gut microbiota health may face a lower risk of all-cause mortality, according to a retrospective cohort analysis published in the journal Medicine. Researchers using NHANES data (2005–2018) found that participants with the highest Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota (DI-GM) scores had significantly lower death rates … Read more
Researchers have identified a protein called MTCH2, or “Mitch,” that regulates how human cells process fat and energy, potentially offering a new target for future obesity treatments. According to a 2025 study published in the EMBO Journal, disabling this protein in human cells forces them to burn more fuel and inhibits the formation of new … Read more
Researchers from the Department of Breast Surgery at Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center and the Department of Oncology at Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University have developed a new classification system for breast cancer based on the cancer-immunity cycle (CIC). Published in Cancer Biology & Medicine in 2026, this framework uses a “CIC score” to categorize … Read more
Researchers have identified blood metabolic pathways that link diet and physical activity to better cognitive and physical function in aging adults. According to a study in Scientific Reports, these lifestyle-modulated metabolic pathway scores (LMPS) correlate with improved mobility, cognition, and independence across the spectrum from healthy aging to Alzheimer’s disease. How do diet and exercise … Read more
Zee Ali, a 46-year-old health and fitness expert, lost 25 kg in 24 weeks by prioritizing high protein intake, consistent sleep, and hydration over restrictive dieting. According to his June 22 Instagram post, Ali transitioned from 101 kg to 76 kg by consuming 180–200 grams of protein daily and maintaining a strict 10:30 pm bedtime … Read more
Women who have used hormonal birth control or menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) show structural brain differences associated with healthier aging, according to research published in the journal NeuroImage. A study of 459 women aged 65 to 80 found that lifetime exposure to these hormones correlates with greater gray matter volume and cortical thickness in brain … Read more
Scientists are increasingly viewing gut microbes as active participants in hormone-driven cancers, moving beyond the traditional “estrobolome” model to define a bidirectional endocrine-microbiome axis. According to a review published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers are investigating how these microbial communities influence the metabolism of estrogen and contribute to the development of breast … Read more
Bacterial populations survive antibiotic treatments by working as a collective, utilizing membrane vesicles to share proteins that protect dormant cells from lethal drugs. According to a study published in the journal Science by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, this cooperative behavior allows vulnerable bacteria to endure antibiotic stress, explaining why persistent infections are notoriously … Read more
High-dose docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplementation successfully increases omega-3 levels in the human brain but fails to halt cognitive decline or structural brain changes, according to a randomized clinical trial published in eBioMedicine. Researchers monitored 365 older adults over two years, finding that while the supplement reached the central nervous system, it provided no measurable benefit … Read more
Combining exercise with GLP-1 receptor agonists like liraglutide significantly improves markers of cardiovascular health in adults with obesity, according to a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre. Researchers found that this dual-intervention approach targets subclinical atherogenic burden—measured via carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT)—more effectively than either method alone, providing … Read more