Hormone Health

Can Diet and Exercise Prevent Cancer? It Depends on Who You Are

A major new review shows that lifestyle changes may reduce endometrial cancer risk, but not for everyone and not in the same way.

New Weight Loss Molecule Shows Promise Without the Nausea

Researchers say targeting brain support cells could trigger appetite control without the side effects linked to drugs like Ozempic.

Ozempic May Cut Strength Without Cutting Muscle

New research in mice suggests weight-loss drugs could affect how muscles function, not just how they look.

Forever Chemicals Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk, Study Finds

New research shows how common household exposures may interfere with metabolism and blood sugar regulation, even in everyday amounts.

The Hidden Cost of Ozempic and Wegovy? Muscle Loss.

GLP-1 medications help with weight loss, but researchers say they don’t improve heart-lung fitness and may shrink muscle mass.

Your Brain Knows When It’s Real Sugar and That Changes Everything

A new study reveals a gut-brain circuit that helps the brain identify glucose specifically, not just calories, unlocking fresh insights into cravings, metabolism and appetite control.

Heart-Healthy Habits Protect More Than Just Your Heart

A major review of nearly 500 studies shows these lifestyle choices support brain health, reduce chronic disease risk and improve quality of life.

Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies May Contribute to Chronic Pain

Researchers find a two-way link between micronutrient levels and pain, raising the potential for more personalized, nutrition-based treatment.

Even Slightly High Blood Sugar May Affect Men’s Sexual Health

New research links modest blood sugar increases to declines in sperm movement and erectile function, even without diabetes.

Losing Muscle on Weight-Loss Meds? Protein Might Help

New research suggests that older adults and women may face greater muscle loss when using popular weight-loss medications, but diet choices could make a difference.

Can Early Chemical Exposure Shape Food Cravings?

New research suggests exposure to common endocrine-disrupting chemicals in infancy may influence brain development and lifelong preferences for sugary and fatty foods.

Certain Sweeteners May Raise Risk of Early Puberty in Children

A new study links higher intake of sweeteners like aspartame and sucralose to early puberty, especially in kids with specific genetic traits.

Could Cutting One Amino Acid Help Skin Heal Faster?

New research finds that low levels of serine may signal stem cells to shift from hair growth to wound repair.

Study Links Weight Loss Drugs to Disordered Eating in Young Men

New research finds boys and men who used medications like Ozempic or Wegovy were more likely to report bingeing, purging and loss of control.

What Weight Loss Really Does to Fat Tissue

New study maps how losing weight clears out aging cells and boosts fat metabolism, with possible links to diabetes remission.

Even Processed Vegan Foods Aided Weight Loss in Type 1 Diabetes

Swapping out animal products helped participants lose 11 pounds and boost insulin response, no matter how processed the replacement.

Grapes May Help Boost Strength in Postmenopausal Women

A new study links modest grape consumption to improved strength markers, offering a simple dietary strategy against age-related muscle loss.

Late Meals May Disrupt Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds

New research in twins shows that eating out of sync with your internal clock is linked to lower insulin sensitivity and genes may play a role.

Bread Gets a Boost from Sunflower Seed Flour, Study Finds

Researchers in Brazil say a cheap, sustainable by-product of sunflower oil production can turn ordinary loaves into protein- and antioxidant-rich powerhouses, with a few tweaks to texture.

Can Cutting This One Amino Acid Help Trigger Weight Loss?

New research finds that lower cysteine levels, not just fewer calories, may play a surprising role in how the body burns fat.

AI Helps Decode the Gut Microbiome — One Bacterium at a Time

A new tool from Japan uses artificial intelligence to uncover which gut microbes may be driving key changes in your health.

Decades Later, Food and Fitness Still Win Against Diabetes

Researchers tracking patients over 22 years found that healthy habits outperformed medication in delaying the onset of diabetes.

How Childhood Health Shapes Men’s Risk of Disease Later in Life

New research shows that early infections and childhood weight may alter hormones that affect men’s lifelong health.

'Safer' Forever Chemical Linked to Brain Changes in Males

A new study raises concerns about PFHxA, a supposedly safer PFAS, after researchers found early-life exposure caused lasting brain and behavior changes — but only in males.

Can Gut Bacteria Help Clear Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ from the Body?

New research finds that certain gut microbes can absorb PFAS — a discovery that could lead to probiotic treatments for chemical exposure.