Ultra-processed foods quietly push young adults toward prediabetes
Ultra-processed foods, already known for their links to health problems in adults, are now shown to harm young adults too, disrupting blood sugar regulation long before illness appears. A four-year USC study following 85 participants found that even modest increases in UPF consumption drove up the risk of prediabetes and insulin resistance, two early markers that pave the way for type 2 diabetes.
AI unravels the hidden communication of gut microbes
Scientists have turned to advanced AI to decode the intricate ecosystem of gut bacteria and their chemical signals. Using a Bayesian neural network called VBayesMM, researchers can now identify genuine biological links rather than random correlations. The system has already outperformed traditional models in studies of obesity, sleep disorders, and cancer.
Surprising heart study finds daily coffee may cut AFib risk by 39%
New research finds that daily coffee drinking may cut AFib risk by nearly 40%, defying decades of medical caution. Scientists discovered that caffeine’s effects on activity, blood pressure, and inflammation could all contribute to a healthier heart rhythm. The DECAF clinical trial’s findings suggest coffee could be not only safe but beneficial for people with A-Fib.
People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
Extra virgin olive oil supplementation reduces neuroinflammation in obese rats
New research in Nutritional Neuroscience finds that extra virgin olive oil can reduce brain inflammation caused by a high-fat diet in rats. This effect helped prevent weight gain and restore metabolic balance in the animals.
Instant coffee has a poor reputation among American coffee drinkers. (The rest of the world is not as hesitant about including it in their regular beverage routine.) And for good reason, if you ask coffee aficionados: the instant stuff is known for tasting like burnt dirt. On top of that, instant coffee granules would historically […]
If we get to a point where we’re able to mass produce artificial meat on the same scale as current meat produce, and it is literally indistinguishable from the real thing, what do you think comes of livestock? : r/Futurology
People who consumed higher amounts of artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol) showed steeper drops in verbal fluency, memory, and cognitive function over 8 years. This link was stronger in people with diabetes but also observed with people without it. : r/science
Medscape: Sugar Substitutes Not So Sweet for Brain Health
Artificial sweeteners may not be the harmless alternatives to sugar that many assume, particularly when it comes to brain health, a landmark study suggests.
Medscape: Plant-Heavy Diets’ Link to Reduced Cancer Risk Strengthened
Even in some less common cancers, vegetarians had a reduced risk, but diet remains just one element of modifiable lifestyle factors affecting cancer risk, finds a new study.
Ever wondered how kombucha - the deliciously fizzy fermented tea - is made? We're breaking down the basics of how to make kombucha, from start to finish! No fancy equipment or ingredients needed.
Bone Health Depends on Calcium, Team Player Nutrients and Gut Flora
Recent headline news stated that calcium doesn't help bones. Know the facts regarding calcium supplements and factors that affect calcium absorption and bone building.
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