Consuming a high-fat diet can lead to a variety of health problems — not only weight gain but also an increased risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.
At the cellular level, hundreds of changes take place in response to a high-fat diet….
Category: 5. Health
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Intestinal bacteria influence aging of blood vessels
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide. Even if known traditional risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure are treated, the disease worsens in half of all cases, especially in older patients. Researchers…
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Research untangles role of stress granules in neurodegenerative disease
Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis report mechanistic insights into the role of biomolecular condensation in the development of neurodegenerative disease. The collaborative research,…
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Whether it’s smoking or edibles, marijuana can be bad for your heart, study suggests
A new study led by UC San Francisco researchers finds that chronic cannabis use — whether it’s smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with significant cardiovascular risks.
The report, published May 28 in JAMA Cardiology, found that…
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Medicaid Cuts Will Hurt All Americans—Not Just Medicaid Recipients
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 22: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media after the … More
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Personalized gene editing saved a baby, but the tech’s future is uncertain
When a baby born in Philadelphia was announced as the first person to get a gene therapy designed just for him, many people hailed the achievement as a starting point to treat virtually any genetic disease.
But there is a long road…
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Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance
Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, provides nutrients and removes waste products….
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Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average…
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How to Reach Your Doctor — 5 Proven Strategies to Skip the Phone Tag
Lost in the healthcare phone maze? These 5 strategies are your exit route.
In 2025, booking space travel on Blue Origin can feel simpler than reaching your cardiologist. In my work running a healthcare advisory firm, one of the biggest…
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A common parasite can decapitate human sperm − with implications for male fertility
Male fertility rates have been plummeting over the past half-century. An analysis from 1992 noted a steady decrease in sperm counts and quality since the 1940s. A more recent study found that male infertility rates increased nearly 80% from…
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