www.medicalnewstoday.comHow does eating ultra-processed foods affect your muscles?
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods was linked to higher fat accumulation in thigh muscles in a new study.
Harvard scientists link gut bacteria to depression through hidden inflammation trigger
A gut bacterium may be quietly fueling depression through an unexpected chemical twist. Researchers found that when Morganella morganii interacts with a common pollutant, it produces a molecule that triggers inflammation—something strongly linked to depression. This finding helps explain how gut microbes can influence brain health at a molecular level. It also raises the possibility of new treatments that target the immune system rather than just the brain.
Cancer TodayPlant-forward Diet Linked to Lower Risk for Aggressive Breast Cancer Subtype | Cancer Today
Women who ate a diet focused on both human health and sustainability had reduced risk for estrogen receptor-negative disease.
www.medicalnewstoday.comSocial media data helps AI flag potential risks of GLP-1 medications
An AI study analyzing more than 400,000 Reddit posts identified patient-reported symptoms associated with GLP-1 medications that do not appear on drug labels.
www.healio.comWeight loss confers ‘meaningful’ reduction in cancer risk
Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how the body processes blood sugar and energy. However, the effect is very small, meaning it’s no substitute for diet and exercise.
www.healio.comReal-world weight loss confers ‘meaningful’ reduction in cancer risk
Modest real-world weight loss may significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer, according to results of a retrospective observational study.The risk reduction conferred by nonsurgical weight loss appeared consistent over multiple time intervals.
Can sparkling water boost metabolism and help with weight loss?
Sparkling water is often seen as a simple, healthy drink—but could it also help with weight loss? New research suggests it may slightly boost how the body processes blood sugar and energy. However, the effect is very small, meaning it’s no substitute for diet and exercise.
www.medicalnewstoday.comHow does eating ultra-processed foods affect your muscles?
Eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods was linked to higher fat accumulation in thigh muscles in a new study.
www.healio.comReal-world weight loss confers ‘meaningful’ reduction in cancer risk
Modest real-world weight loss may significantly reduce a person’s risk for cancer, according to results of a retrospective observational study.The risk reduction conferred by nonsurgical weight loss appeared consistent over multiple time intervals.
Early weight gain is linked to lifelong health consequences
Putting on weight earlier in life may be more dangerous than previously thought. Researchers found that early adulthood obesity significantly raises the risk of premature death, especially from major diseases like heart disease and diabetes. The longer the body carries excess weight, the greater the damage appears to be. Interestingly, cancer risk in women didn’t follow this pattern, suggesting other biological factors are at play.
STAT‘Medical nutrition’ helps keep my son, and many others, healthy. But insurance won’t cover it
Lifelong disorders require lifelong treatments.
Global Wellness InstituteLifestyle Medicine Initiative Trends for 2026 - Global Wellness Institute
Lifestyle Medicine Initiative 2026 Trends Initiative Chair: Lisa Starr, Consultant for Wynne Business, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Wilfried Dreckmann, Founding Director of Spa Project, Germany TREND 1: Lifestyle Medicine as First-Line Therapy Lifestyle medicine is no longer adjunctive care. In 2026, health systems increasingly deploy evidence-based lifestyle interventions as first-line therapy for cardiometabolic disease, mental health conditions, musculoskeletal health and cancer survivorship—embedded into care pathways, quality…
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHealthy diet in midlife may protect brain decades later | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Heart-healthy eating patterns may also promote long-term cognitive health.
WebMDThe Hormone That Could Turbocharge Your Weight Loss Drug
Thirty years after its discovery, scientists are eyeing leptin with renewed interest, for everything from weight loss drug cocktails to novel treatments for rare diseases and anorexia.
This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast
A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary guidance. Researchers found that a “fasting-mimicking diet” — involving just five days a month of very low-calorie, plant-based meals — led to noticeable improvements in symptoms for most participants. Even more striking, the diet didn’t just make patients feel better; it also reduced key biological markers of inflammation linked to the disease.
www.medicalnewstoday.comIBD: Vitamin D may stop immune system from attacking gut bacteria
A new study suggests that vitamin D may help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by promoting a more balanced, protective immune response to the gut microbiome.
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthHealthy diet in midlife may protect brain decades later | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Heart-healthy eating patterns may also promote long-term cognitive health.
