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Beetroot juice shows its clearest aerobic benefits in recreational exercisers

A meta-analysis of 38 placebo-controlled trials involving 703 participants found that beetroot juice supplementation was associated with a small improvement in VO2max or VO2peak during aerobic exercise. Benefits were most consistent in recreationally active adults, while evidence in highly trained athletes remained limited and uncertain.

20 Jul 2026

Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood

Older adults in Colorado were drawn to edible cannabis mainly to manage sleep problems, pain, anxiety, or depression, often after concerns about conventional medicines or limited relief from other treatments. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products, but they remained uncertain about dosing, impairment, effectiveness, and how to choose the right cannabinoid ratio.

12 May 2026

GLP-1 weight loss is driven mainly by fat loss, not muscle loss

GLP-1-based therapies helped adults with overweight or obesity lose weight mainly by reducing fat mass and visceral adipose tissue, while lean body mass losses were generally modest. The findings suggest these treatments can support higher-quality weight loss when paired with individualized care, nutrition, and resistance training.

27 Apr 2026

Shimadzu’s design craftech - Fusing traditional Kyoto craft techniques with industrial production

Shimadzu Corporation, which was celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2025, has a long history of involvement with traditional Kyoto crafts dating back to its origins as a maker of Buddhist altar fittings.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 26 Mar 2026

How perceived deceased emotions in after‑death communication shape and transform grief

An international study investigates spontaneous after-death communication to understand how participants perceive the emotional state of the deceased and how this perception influences their grieving process.

20 Feb 2026

Ozempic users continue treatment when weight loss works despite side effects

A study on Ozempic for weight loss reveals user satisfaction is driven by efficacy, despite common gastrointestinal side effects impacting treatment adherence.

13 Feb 2026

Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online

Social media's portrayal of low testosterone transforms masculinity into a marketable issue, linking health interventions to male identity and performance.

6 Feb 2026

What makes a run feel great or terrible, according to runners themselves

A qualitative analysis of Strava data highlights the impact of environment and social interactions on runner sentiment and mental health during the pandemic.

16 Jan 2026

Social media spreads both awareness and misinformation about allergies and asthma

From rare tick-borne meat allergy to everyday asthma, millions of people turn to social media for health advice.

6 Nov 2025

Study reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of fitness apps

A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media.

22 Oct 2025

Climate change fuels worry and hopelessness among Canadian teenagers

More than a third of Canadian teens say climate change is impacting their mental health, according to a national study led by Athabasca University researchers.

15 Oct 2025

New mothers more likely to experience severe pain and sleep problems after C-section

New mothers are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and activities of daily living, as well as develop sleep disorders, if they give birth by cesarean delivery (C-section), suggests research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025 annual meeting.

12 Oct 2025

How pandemic puppies changed children’s mental health and family life

Getting a puppy during the pandemic had mixed effects on children's mental health, emphasizing the need for safety and caregiver support in families.

23 Sep 2025

Scientists set out to map the world’s traditional food environments and their health impacts

Researchers have developed a protocol for a scoping review to map global evidence on the food environments of traditional peoples and communities (TPCs), such as Indigenous groups and quilombolas, to identify knowledge gaps and guide policy.

11 Aug 2025

New analysis reveals hidden economic burden of PTSD in the UK

The annual UK cost of the mental health disorder PTSD is likely to top £40 billion, but the figures are based on 2020-1 prevalence rates-the most recently available-and don't include many indirect costs, such as family support services, finds a cost analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

22 Jul 2025

Qualitative Analysis News and Research

Beetroot juice shows its clearest aerobic benefits in recreational exercisers

Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood

GLP-1 weight loss is driven mainly by fat loss, not muscle loss

Shimadzu’s design craftech - Fusing traditional Kyoto craft techniques with industrial production

How perceived deceased emotions in after‑death communication shape and transform grief

Ozempic users continue treatment when weight loss works despite side effects

Why “low testosterone” has become a profitable masculinity crisis online

What makes a run feel great or terrible, according to runners themselves

Social media spreads both awareness and misinformation about allergies and asthma

Study reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of fitness apps

Climate change fuels worry and hopelessness among Canadian teenagers

New mothers more likely to experience severe pain and sleep problems after C-section

How pandemic puppies changed children’s mental health and family life

Scientists set out to map the world’s traditional food environments and their health impacts

New analysis reveals hidden economic burden of PTSD in the UK

Teaching emotional skills improves student wellbeing in Japan

Multiple chatbots simulate group therapy to help women manage premenstrual syndrome

CBT app shows promise in preventing depression

Friendship drives happiness in single emerging adults, new study reveals

How constant switching between digital content may actually increase boredom

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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