STORY AT-A-GLANCE Butyrate, produced by gut bacteria when they ferment dietary fiber, acts as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis,...

Key Takeaways The Brain Can Heal and Adapt – Contrary to long-standing beliefs, neuroplasticity proves that the brain can repair itself...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE A massive industry exists to prevent pandemics, but despite receiving billions each year, it routinely fails to prevent...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Our ancestors consumed large quantities of bread (up to 16 pounds weekly for men and 8 pounds for women in the 1880s)...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers found that "night owls" who stay up late are 40% more likely to develop mental health disorders than those...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber, serves as both an energy source...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Public health officials are responding to bird flu (H5N1) using strategies similar to COVID-19, including extensive PCR...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin K1, found mainly in green leafy vegetables, is essential for blood clotting, while vitamin K2, produced by gut...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy, originally intended as diabetes medications, have gained popularity...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Modern lifestyles drain cellular energy faster than it's replenished, as mitochondria struggle to produce adequate ATP,...

By Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Chronic disease rates in America have increased dramatically, from 7.5% of the population in the...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Alzheimer's disease is a severe form of cognitive decline, affecting around 47 million people globally with projections...

Key Takeaways Creativity Booster: Walking can enhance creative thinking by up to 60%, as demonstrated in a Stanford University study....

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that boosts immune function in older adults, helping to fight off infections and...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Consuming dark chocolate is linked to a 21% reduction in the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, while milk chocolate...

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Menopause typically occurs between ages 45 and 55, causing hormonal changes that lead to symptoms like hot flashes and...

Key Takeaways Strong chewing ability is linked to larger grey matter volume in key brain regions responsible for memory and coordination....

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Interval Walking Training (IWT) was observed to help improve lower blood pressure, depression symptoms and stroke risk...

Key Takeaways Like bacteria, fungi (mycobiome) in the gut are vital for health.  While some fungi form protective digestive plaques,...

Ever made a bad decision while hungry?  You’re not alone—research reveals that hunger doesn’t just impact your food choices; it can...