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05/19/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Carbohydrates Influence Gut Bacteria’s Immune Behavior
New research indicates that the type of carbohydrate consumed can reprogram how beneficial gut bacteria interact with the immune system, according to a study published in Nature Communications. The research focused on the bacterium Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron (B. theta) and found that dietary carbohydrates act as signals that alter bacterial gene expression, leading to either pro-inflammatory […]
05/18/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Expectation of Sugar May Enhance Perceived Taste of Artificial Sweeteners
Study Overview A new study by researchers from Radboud University, Oxford University, and the University of Cambridge found that expecting sugar made artificially sweetened drinks seem more pleasant, according to a Fox News article [1]. Published in March in the Journal of Neuroscience, the study involved brain scans showing stronger reward-related brain activity when participants believed […]
05/15/2026
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By Coco Somers
Plastic Chemicals Detected in 100% of Participants in Australian Trial
A study published in April 2026 in Nature Medicine found that all 211 adult participants in an Australian trial carried measurable levels of at least six plastic chemicals in their urine. The Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health (PERTH) Trial, conducted by researchers at the University of Western Australia, combined an observational cohort with a seven-day […]
05/14/2026
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By Coco Somers
Hidden Hormonal Condition Found in Nearly One-Third of Resistant Hypertension Patients, Study Says
Nearly one in three patients with resistant hypertension may have an undiagnosed hormonal condition driven by elevated cortisol, according to the largest U.S. study of its kind. The MOMENTUM study, conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, analyzed 1,086 adults across 50 medical centers nationwide. Twenty-seven percent of participants met clinical criteria for […]
05/14/2026
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By Coco Somers
Scientists Discover Molecular Switch in Brown Fat that May Strengthen Bones
Discovery of a Hidden Fat-burning Switch Researchers at McGill University have identified a molecular switch in brown fat that activates an alternative heat-producing pathway. This discovery could lead to new treatments for bone disease, according to a study published May 12 in Nature. Unlike white fat, which stores excess energy, brown fat burns calories to […]
05/12/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study Links Irregular Sleep Schedules to Higher Risk of Eye Diseases
A study of nearly 79,000 adults from the UK Biobank has found that individuals with irregular sleep schedules face higher risks of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. The research, reported by Zhané Slambee on mindbodygreen, observed that the risk increased with greater sleep irregularity. [1] The study did not focus on sleep duration but […]
05/11/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Coffee Consumption Alters Gut Microbiome and Affects Mood, Cognition
Research published in Nature Communications on May 3, 2026, by APC Microbiome Ireland at University College Cork found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee reshape the gut microbiome in ways linked to improved mood and reduced stress, according to the study. The findings, supported by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, indicate that coffee […]
05/10/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Boosting Sox9 Protein Helps Clear Alzheimer’s Plaques in Mice
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have reported that increasing levels of the protein Sox9 in astrocytes – star-shaped support cells in the brain – can reduce amyloid plaque buildup and preserve cognitive function in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published Saturday, May 2, in Nature Neuroscience. Sox9 regulates the activity of many […]
05/06/2026
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By Coco Somers
Extended Sedentary Behavior Impacts Proprioceptive Health Despite Regular Exercise, Studies Report
Introduction: The Physical Activity Paradox A growing body of research identifies a significant health paradox whereby regular leisure-time exercise fails to counteract the detrimental effects of prolonged occupational sitting, according to a review of studies published in 2026 [1]. This phenomenon, known as the ‘physical activity paradox,’ indicates that a concentrated workout cannot fully offset the […]
05/05/2026
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By Coco Somers
Study: Both Caffeinated and Decaffeinated Coffee Linked to Mood Improvement and Stress Reduction via Gut-Brain Axis
New research from APC Microbiome Ireland indicates that regular coffee consumption, regardless of caffeine content, is associated with reduced stress, depression, and impulsivity. The study involved 62 adults, half of whom were regular coffee drinkers, and used psychological assessments, stool and urine samples to examine gut microbiome changes. According to the report published in a […]
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