From low-carb ice cream and keto protein bars to “sugar-free” soda, erythritol has become a staple ingredient in many modern foods.
However, new research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests this widely used sugar substitute may have…
Category: 5. Health
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Scientists discover why your appetite suddenly disappears when you’re sick
Anyone who has had a severe stomach illness recognizes the pattern. Even after the worst symptoms fade, appetite often disappears and can take time to return. This same effect is experienced by millions of people worldwide who live with long-term…
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Scientists discover a hidden system that turns brown fat into a calorie burner
Researchers have discovered how a crucial protein switches on brown fat by helping it build the blood vessels and nerve connections needed for heat production.
The findings, published in Nature Communications, suggest a new way to tackle obesity…
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Meta And YouTube Are Designed To Be Addictive, Jury Finds. Here’s How Parents Can Keep Kids Safe
A parent and public health expert offers five practical ways parents and schools can promote healthy social media use among teens.
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Are Nursing Homes Lying About Their Patients To Increase Profits? You Decide
When Medicare started reimbursing nursing homes based on how sick their residents are, the facilities started reporting an increasing number of illnesses
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This popular supplement may increase risk of birth defects, study finds
Antioxidants are often promoted as powerful supplements, credited with helping prevent chronic illnesses and cancer, treating conditions like COPD and dementia, and even slowing the aging process.
However, new research from the Texas A&M College…
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Scientists discover why cancer drugs don’t work for everyone
One of the biggest challenges in cancer care is that the same therapy can be highly effective for some patients yet fail entirely for others. A new study published in Nature Communications, led by Dr. Louise Fets at the MRC Laboratory of Medical…
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Scientists find gut bacteria inject proteins that control your immune system
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that gut bacteria interact with the human body. Certain microbes living in the digestive system can send proteins straight into human cells, actively influencing how the immune system behaves. The…
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AI-Generated Fake X-Rays Are Now So Good They Can Fool Doctors
Deepfake X-rays generated by ChatGPT deceived expert doctors raising questions about insurance claims, cybersecurity and legal cases.
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Rethinking Aging: Why Healthspan Should Be The Goal
Investing in healthspan may deliver more immediate and meaningful returns in managing the aging process—both in the short and long term.
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