A new report links chemical pollution, including pesticides, to a severe decline in male reproductive health, marked by crashing sperm counts and rising cancer rates. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like phthalates, PFAS and glyphosate are identified as primary culprits, causing hormonal and epigenetic damage. Parental exposure…
Soybean oil’s hidden fat-derived molecules may quietly fuel obesity by rewiring how the body handles dietary fats. Soybean oil appears to cause obesity in mice by producing oxylipins that alter liver metabolism and fat processing. Only mice with altered enzymes avoided weight gain, suggesting genetics…
Moderate coffee consumption is linked to longer telomeres. This cellular effect can make you biologically younger by five years. The benefit peaks at three to four cups of coffee daily. Drinking five or more cups provides no telomere benefit. Coffee’s antioxidants may protect telomeres from…
Story at-a-glance Depression affects how your body heals after surgery by increasing inflammation and weakening your immune defenses, which lead to longer recovery times and higher complication rates Older adults with cancer who also have depression experience significantly higher post-surgical costs — nearly $25,000 compared…
A study has found that exposure to loud noises (85–100 decibels) for just one hour a day accelerates neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s-prone mice, causing motor dysfunction similar to human PD progression. Chronic noise exposure activates a neural pathway between the sound-processing inferior colliculus (IC) and dopamine-producing substantia nigra pars…
Story at-a-glance Beta-blockers offer no survival benefit for most heart attack patients with normal heart function, even though they’re still widely prescribed Women face higher risks on beta-blockers, including nearly double the risk of death when given higher doses, while men show no measurable harm…
The adult cigarette smoking rate in the U.S. has fallen dramatically to a historic low of 11 percent in 2023, down from 42 percent in 1965, representing a major public health achievement. Despite the progress, a critical failure exists in lung cancer screening, with only…
Story at-a-glance Due to Alzheimer’s research focusing on a symptom of it (amyloid plaques), rather than its actual cause, Alzheimer’s has remained “incurable” for decades Rather than being a single disease, Alzheimer’s has multiple different subtypes (e.g., those due to insulin resistance, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation,…
Fiber does more than aid digestion—it plays a vital role in keeping mitochondria, the energy-producing “powerhouses” of cells, functioning efficiently. Healthy mitochondria support energy, focus and resilience, while poorly functioning ones can contribute to fatigue, brain fog and inflammation. Gut bacteria convert fiber into butyrate,…
Story at-a-glance Compounds in the essential oil of the Vicks plant act on the same enzyme targeted by Type 2 diabetes drugs, helping your body maintain steadier blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity naturally The plant’s essential oil contains more than 30 bioactive compounds that…
Story at-a-glance Chronic stress triggers a neutrophil invasion into brain-protective layers, driving depression-like behaviors through immune activation rather than just hormonal changes Stress-induced immune signals hijack brain reward circuits, reducing dopamine and shifting neural activity toward threat detection over pleasure-seeking behaviors Prolonged stress damages brain…
Researchers found that the majority of chronic fatigue sufferers have hidden breathing irregularities that may stem from dysautonomia. Date: November 10, 2025 Source: Frontiers Summary: Scientists have discovered that most chronic fatigue patients experience dysfunctional breathing, which may worsen their symptoms. The likely culprit is…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) acted unlawfully by excluding certain genetically modified foods from labeling requirements simply because modified genetic material was no longer detectable in the final product. Judge Daniel Collins wrote that the USDA’s…
Story at-a-glance Estrogen is an obesity promoter and well-established human carcinogen The Women’s Health Initiative studies, which began in 1991, showed estrogen replacement therapy in menopausal women significantly increased the risk of heart attacks, strokes, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and cancer, not just in the breast…
A growing body of evidence suggests that acid reflux is frequently caused by insufficient stomach acid, not an excess, contradicting conventional medical treatment. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), the standard pharmaceutical treatment for reflux, work by drastically suppressing stomach acid, which can create dependency and worsen…
Story at-a-glance Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) are complex sugars that pass undigested to your baby’s colon, where they feed beneficial bacteria, strengthen defenses, and support healthy brain and immune development A systematic review and meta-analysis in Frontiers in Pediatrics found that breast milk continues supplying…
Vitamin D can cut the risk of a second heart attack in half. A personalized dosing strategy was the key to the breakthrough. Researchers tailored doses to achieve specific blood level targets. More than half of patients needed a high dose of 5,000 IU daily….
Story at-a-glance Chronic low back pain is the leading cause of disability in older adults and often limits daily movement and independence Many treatments exist but do not always provide lasting relief and can have side effects or risks Acupuncture has been used for centuries…
Our bodies are evolutionarily wired to defend a certain weight level, treating weight loss as a threat to survival. The brain establishes a ‘set point’ weight range and deploys hormonal and metabolic defenses to maintain it. Weight loss triggers hormonal changes that increase hunger and…
Story at-a-glance Sleep is not just downtime but a built-in survival mechanism that protects your brain from toxic byproducts created when mitochondria leak electrons New research shows that the more electrons your cells fail to use, the greater the buildup of reactive oxygen species, which…
