Health

Kevin Hall can speak freely now.  The leading U.S. authority on the science of ultra-processed foods made headlines this spring when he accused the Trump administration of censoring his work and opted to retire from his position at the National Institutes of Health. Without interference from D.C. to worry about, and with a forthcoming book, “Food Intelligence,” to promote, Hall …

A universal cancer vaccine in development could help rev up the immune system against tumors and supercharge the effects of existing cancer therapies, an animal study suggests. Similar to vaccines for viral infections like the flu, many cancer vaccines are designed to help the immune system recognize specific proteins. However, while conventional vaccines aim to prevent disease, cancer vaccines are …

Fruits may be high in natural sugars like fructose, but they come packaged with fiber, water, and bioactive compounds like polyphenols, which slow down digestion and improve insulin response. This protective effect explains why whole fruits like apples, oranges, and berries are associated with better blood sugar regulation and lower T2D risk. Source link

Your at-home coffee machine may be pushing you toward a cancer-related death, doctors say.  Experts are warning against using coffee makers made of black plastic over fears the material contains high levels of cancer-causing chemicals and flame retardants.  Kitchen utensils, electronics and coffee machines are made of recycled plastic that is melted together from different colored items, which gives it …

A recent study examined the potential link between hearing loss and dementia, suggesting that treating hearing loss can help the brain. Although the possible connection is still being untangled, study co-author and audiologist Nicholas Reed advises prioritizing hearing health regardless. “There are already more than enough established benefits related to hearing care,” says Reed, a faculty member of the NYU …

Is your heart aging faster than you? Here’s how to check its biological age.  The Washington Post Most American’s hearts are older than their chronological age, new tool says  statnews.com Most US adults have hearts older than their actual age. How old is yours?  Medical Xpress This simple tool could let you find out your heart’s real age  BBC Science Focus Magazine Source link

There were nearly 70,000 cases of uterine cancer in 2024, according to the National Cancer Institute.  Uterine cancer involves cancer of what many folks think of as the womb, “or the place where a pregnancy is housed and grows,” said Dr. Ami Vaidya, a gynecological cancer doctor at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. “The uterus has two components; there’s …

A paper describing the findings of the study was published July 29 in Nature. Zou and John Pak, PhD, a scientist at Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, are the senior authors of the paper. Kyle Swanson, a computer science graduate student at Stanford University, is the lead author. Running a virtual lab The virtual lab begins a research project just like any …

The 15-Minute Walking Habit That Could Extend Your Life  Study Finds Walkers who pick up their pace get a big boost in health benefits  The Washington Post How to Maximize the Health Benefits of Walking  Time Magazine Pick up the pace of your daily walk to boost longevity, experts say  Medical Xpress A fast daily walk could extend your life: Study  EurekAlert! Source link

PORTLAND (WGME) — A Maine resident has tested positive for a tick-borne illness. It’s the first confirmed case identified in a person in Maine this year. The Maine CDC says an adult in Hancock County was hospitalized after becoming infected with Powassan virus. The CDC says they’ve also identified case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, in a bird …