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08/04/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: MC1R Loss in Liver Disrupts Fatty Acid Metabolism, Promotes Adipocyte Hypertrophy
A 2024 study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that deleting the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) only in liver cells led to increased liver weight, higher triglyceride levels, enlarged white fat depots and adipocyte hypertrophy in mice, according to the report. The experiments, described in the paper titled “Hepatocyte-specific loss of melanocortin 1 […]
07/29/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Cognitive Improvements in Older Women, Small Study Finds
A pilot study presented at NUTRITION 2026 suggests that time-restricted eating may improve cognitive function in older women beyond the effects of weight loss alone. The study, conducted by researchers at Rutgers University, enrolled 47 women between the ages of 50 and 79 who were overweight or obese. Participants were counseled to reduce daily calorie […]
07/27/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Researchers Identify Sulfur Compound That Enhances Muscle Repair Protein in Aging
Researchers at Kyushu University reported on July 24, 2026, that a sulfur-based compound called lipoic acid trisulfide (LASSS) increases the binding ability of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) to its receptor by more than twofold, according to a study published in Scientific Reports. The compound also protected HGF from nitration, a chemical modification that impairs its […]
07/26/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: Exercise Rewires Heart’s Nerve Network in Left-Right Pattern
Exercise Alters Heart-Controlling Nerves Regular aerobic exercise reshapes the nerves that regulate the heart, according to a July 2026 study from the University of Bristol. The study, published in Autonomic Neuroscience, found that after 10 weeks of training, rats showed asymmetric changes in the stellate ganglia nerve clusters — paired structures in the lower neck […]
07/26/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Time-Restricted Eating Shows Comparable Benefits to Calorie Counting for Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds
A new meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials has found that time-restricted eating (TRE) produces similar improvements in blood sugar and body weight as traditional calorie restriction for individuals with Type 2 diabetes. The study, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, analyzed data from 805 participants and compared TRE, short-term fasting, and calorie restriction against a […]
07/22/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Flowing Zinc Battery Achieves 81% Capacity Retention After 5,500 Cycles in Test
Overview A flowing zinc slurry battery retained 81% of its initial capacity after 5,500 charge-discharge cycles, according to researchers developing the technology. The device is a type of flow battery that uses a zinc-based slurry as the active material, designed specifically for long-duration energy storage applications. The results were reported by a team working on […]
07/16/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
U.K. COVID-19 Inquiry Finds Nearly £10 Billion Wasted on Pandemic Medical Supplies
The United Kingdom wasted nearly £10 billion of taxpayers’ money on personal protective equipment (PPE) during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the fifth report from the U.K. Covid-19 Inquiry published on July 14, 2026. The inquiry, chaired by former judge Baroness Heather Hallett, found that of approximately £14.9 billion spent by the U.K. and devolved […]
07/16/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
UNICEF Report Finds Widespread Pesticide Exposure Among Children, Cites Health Risks
Report Details Scope of Pesticide Threat to Children A new report released by UNICEF on July 14, 2026, titled “Underestimated and Overlooked: The Silent Impact of Pesticides on Children,” finds that children worldwide face pervasive exposure to agricultural chemicals. According to George Laryea-Adjei, UNICEF Global Program Division director, “Around the world, children are born into […]
07/16/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Nano-Curcumin Eliminates Cyclospora Infection in Mice, Study Finds
Just seven daily doses of a nano-formulated curcumin preparation reduced shedding of the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite by 97.2% and eliminated detectable parasites from intestinal tissue of infected mice, according to a peer-reviewed animal study published in Parasitologists United Journal. The study compared nano-curcumin, regular curcumin and the standard antibiotic Bactrim in mice deliberately infected with C. […]
07/13/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Iranian Study Links Aluminum-Containing COVID-19 Vaccines to Rare Birth Defects in First Trimester
A new study from Iran found that two rare birth defects — atrioventricular septal defects and cleft palate — occurred more often in infants whose mothers received an aluminum-containing COVID-19 vaccine during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, according to a report published by Children’s Health Defense. [1] The report stated that the study compared […]
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