Food
Food is the foundation of health and daily mood. Research highlights the importance of proteins, the risks of ultra-processed foods, and evidence-based ways to optimize metabolism and energy.
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Plant protein and fish are linked with longer life, while red and processed meat raise risk
A recent media claim said that eating a lot of animal protein speeds aging. The idea has some truth, but…
Ultra-processed foods linked to weaker muscles and higher fat in thighs
A UCSF study finds eating ultra-processed foods adds fat to thigh muscles, making them weaker and raising arthritis risk, even if you exercise.
videoMeal timing and food choices that support health
Intermittent Fasting (IF): Eating within a restricted time window, like 16–20 hours of fasting daily, helps activate longevity pathways, reduce…
Not smoking, moving regularly, and eating varied foods add the most years to your life
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that non-smoking, regular exercise, and a diverse diet significantly increase the likelihood…
Diet plays a bigger role in weight loss than exercise
Role of physical activity in weight loss for people with obesity remains modest but beneficial Exercise, particularly aerobic training, contributes…
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Ultra-processed foods may raise early bowel cancer risk
A new cohort study linked higher ultra-processed food intake in women under 50 with more early colorectal adenomas, but it did not prove direct bowel cancer causation.
HSL helps maintain fat tissue from inside the nucleus
A Cell Metabolism study (first published online 23 October 2025) reports that hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL) is active on fat droplets and in fat-cell nuclei, where it helps maintain adipose tissue. In the mouse models and rare human HSL-deficiency cases described in the paper, the phenotype is lipodystrophy (abnormal loss or redistribution of fat tissue), not obesity. The work reframes how too much and too little functional fat tissue can both strain metabolism. It does not replace medical or lifestyle advice or prove any new treatment.
Artificial sweeteners may speed cognitive decline
A large observational study linked higher intake of several artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline over about eight years, but it did not prove causation.
Gluten in everyday bread may drain energy, worsen mood, and raise schizophrenia risk
Scientists and doctors are looking again at the humble loaf. New reporting highlights a body of research showing that the…
Frozen vegetables are a healthy choice
Frozen vegetables rival fresh produce on nutrients, price and safety Many shoppers assume that “fresh” automatically means “healthier,” yet freezing…
Economic development drives obesity primarily through increased calorie intake, not reduced activity
A global study examining energy expenditure and obesity across 34 populations reveals that economic development is strongly associated with increased…
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Why do carbonated beverages feel so satisfying?
The enjoyment from carbonated beverages, including diet sodas and sparkling water, can be attributed to several factors. The sensation of…
A researcher wants tobacco-style health warnings on ultra-processed food packaging
A leading scientist calls for tobacco-style warning labels on ultra-processed foods due to their harmful health effects. These foods, linked…
Where the world gets its protein: a country-by-country look
An analysis of global protein consumption shows distinct regional differences in dietary habits. In wealthier nations, people primarily consume animal-based…
For older adults, very long daily fasts were linked to higher heart death risk
Time restricted eating means limiting food to a set daily window, for example eating within 8 to 12 hours and…
Intermittent Fasting may raise heart-disease death risk
Intermittent fasting, better known as time-restricted eating, asks people to eat all their food inside a fixed daily window. A…
Intermittent fasting may improve the brain‑gut microbiome during weight loss
Intermittent fasting appears to cause changes in both the brain and the gut. It affects areas of the brain linked…