- newFasting twice a week could be a game-changer for type 2 diabetes
A new study comparing three popular diets—intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous calorie cutting—found that all can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar. But one diet stood out: the 5:2 intermittent fasting plan, where participants eat normally five days a week and restrict calories on two. It led to better results in fasting blood sugar, insulin response, and sticking with the plan.
- 9 hours ago 15 Jul 25, 6:00pm -
- newSemaglutide melts fat—but may quietly strip away your strength
Semaglutide, a popular anti-obesity drug, may come with a hidden cost: significant muscle loss, especially in women and older adults. A small study found that up to 40% of weight loss from semaglutide comes from lean body mass. Alarmingly, those who consumed less protein saw even more muscle loss—potentially undermining improvements in blood sugar control.
- 11 hours ago 15 Jul 25, 4:44pm -
- newWeight-loss wonder drug Mounjaro/Zepbound shrinks breast cancer tumors
A cutting-edge mouse study reveals that tirzepatide, the dual GLP-1/GIP drug already hailed for impressive weight loss, does more than trim fat: it slashes the growth of obesity-linked breast tumors. University of Michigan researchers found mice lost about 20 % body weight and adipose tissue while their tumors shrank in tandem, hinting that the blockbuster medication could one day double as a cancer-fighting ally for patients with obesity.
- 13 hours ago 15 Jul 25, 2:03pm -
- newObesity is driving a hidden cancer epidemic—13 types and rising deaths nationwide
Obesity-related cancer deaths in the U.S. have tripled in just two decades, with women, older adults, and minority groups most affected. New research presented at ENDO 2025 highlights how obesity—linked to 13 different cancers—is now a major contributor to cancer mortality, especially in underserved and rural populations. Despite the growing awareness of obesity’s broader health impacts, this surge in cancer fatalities reveals an urgent need for targeted public health interventions and equ…
- 15 hours ago 15 Jul 25, 12:22pm -
- newSweet but risky: Common sweeteners may be accelerating puberty in kids
Kids who consume artificial and natural sweeteners like aspartame, sucralose, and glycyrrhizin may face an increased risk of early puberty, especially if they carry specific genetic markers. This large-scale Taiwanese study links sweeteners to hormonal changes and gut bacteria imbalances that can speed up puberty, with effects differing between boys and girls. Early onset puberty has been tied to serious health consequences later in life, including emotional stress and metabolic disorders. The f…
- 16 hours ago 15 Jul 25, 11:46am -
- One shot, seven days: Long-acting levodopa gel tackles Parkinson’s tremors
Researchers in Australia have created a biodegradable gel that delivers Parkinson’s medications through a single weekly shot, replacing the need for multiple daily pills. Injected just under the skin, the gel steadily releases levodopa and carbidopa for seven days, helping keep tremors and stiffness in check while easing side effects linked to fluctuating doses.
- 1 day ago 14 Jul 25, 9:34pm -
- Can zebrafish help humans regrow hearing cells?
Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different supporting cells in zebrafish divide and regenerate, offering clues to how mammals might someday tap into similar regenerative powers.
- 1 day ago 14 Jul 25, 7:29pm -
- Deadly disguise: How candy-like nicotine pouches caused a 763% spike in child poisonings
A massive spike in young children accidentally ingesting nicotine pouches has alarmed poison control researchers, with a 763% rise reported between 2020 and 2023. Unlike other nicotine products, these pouches have quickly become the most dangerous form ingested, often leading to hospital visits. Experts say appealing packaging and flavors are part of the problem and they're pushing for tougher safety measures, including childproof storage and flavor bans.
- 2 days ago 14 Jul 25, 11:11am -
- Not all exercise boosts mental health — it’s the why that matters most
Movement helps your mood, but it's not one-size-fits-all. Exercising for fun, with friends, or in enjoyable settings brings greater mental health benefits than simply moving for chores or obligations. Researchers emphasize that context — who you're with, why you're exercising, and even the weather — can make or break the mood-boosting effects.
- 2 days ago 13 Jul 25, 7:26pm -
- Hormone therapy supercharges tirzepatide, unleashing major weight loss after menopause
Postmenopausal women struggling with weight loss may find a powerful solution by combining the diabetes drug tirzepatide with menopause hormone therapy. A Mayo Clinic study revealed that this dual treatment led to significantly greater weight loss than tirzepatide alone. Women using both treatments lost 17% of their body weight on average, compared to 14% in those not using hormone therapy—and nearly half achieved dramatic 20%+ weight loss.
- 2 days ago 13 Jul 25, 7:12pm -
- Not just diabetes: How slightly high blood sugar wrecks men’s sexual health
Aging men aren't just battling time—they're up against rising blood sugar. New research reveals that subtle increases in metabolic markers like glucose have more influence on declining sexual health than age or testosterone levels alone. The findings, based on a 6-year study of otherwise healthy men, show that even below-diabetes-level sugar changes can impair sperm mobility and erectile function. But there’s good news: lifestyle choices and medical support could help men maintain reproducti…
- 2 days ago 13 Jul 25, 4:23pm -
- Tirzepatide: The weight-loss drug that also shrinks breast tumors in mice
In a striking new study, the anti-obesity drug tirzepatide, known as Mounjaro and Zepbound, not only triggered significant weight loss in obese mice but also slashed breast cancer tumor growth. The research, presented at ENDO 2025, links body fat reduction to better cancer outcomes, suggesting that these next-generation weight-loss drugs might offer unexpected benefits beyond metabolic health. With traditional dieting often falling short, this dual-action approach could reshape how doctors tackl…
- 3 days ago 13 Jul 25, 2:52pm -
- Princeton study maps 200,000 years of Human–Neanderthal interbreeding
For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to AI-powered genetic research, scientists have revealed a far more entangled history. Modern humans and Neanderthals didn’t just cross paths; they repeatedly interbred, shared genes, and even merged populations over nearly 250,000 years. These revelations suggest that Neanderthals never truly disappeared — they were absorbed. Their legacy lives on in our DNA, reshaping o…
- 3 days ago 13 Jul 25, 1:31pm -
- Florida cat sniffs out another new virus—and scientists are listening
A cat named Pepper has once again helped scientists discover a new virus—this time a mysterious orthoreovirus found in a shrew. Researchers from the University of Florida, including virologist John Lednicky, identified this strain during unrelated testing and published its genome. Although once thought to be harmless, these viruses are increasingly linked to serious diseases in humans and animals. With previous discoveries also pointing to a pattern of viral emergence in wildlife, scientists s…
- 3 days ago 12 Jul 25, 8:28pm -
- Scientists just found 200+ hidden proteins that may drive Alzheimer’s
A surprising new study has uncovered over 200 misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, beyond the infamous amyloid and tau plaques long blamed for Alzheimer’s. These shape-shifting proteins don’t clump into visible plaques, making them harder to detect but potentially just as harmful. Scientists believe these “stealth” molecules could evade the brain’s cleanup systems and quietly impair memory and brain function. The discovery opens a new frontier in under…
- 3 days ago 12 Jul 25, 8:21pm -