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Can Edible Cactus Improve Blood Sugar and Cholesterol? A Scientific Review

Edible cacti, especially Opuntia cladodes, show consistent short-term benefits for postprandial blood glucose and modest improvements in lipid biomarkers, largely driven by soluble fiber and bioactive compounds. Human evidence for gut microbiota modulation and long-term cardiometabolic outcomes remains preliminary, supporting cactus as a complementary dietary strategy rather than a therapeutic intervention.

22 Jan 2026

The Safest Way for Beginners to Start Exercising, According to Science

This article synthesizes current evidence to show how beginners can initiate exercise safely by prioritizing movement quality, gradual progression, and sustainable training loads. It highlights how combining aerobic, resistance, and behavioral strategies reduces injury risk while maximizing long-term health benefits.

21 Jan 2026

The Science Behind Sustainable Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance

This article reviews evidence-based approaches that can promote long-term weight loss goals.

8 Jan 2026

Applying pH-sensitive fluorescent dyes to monitor ADC internalization kinetics

Dye-based internalization detection reagents distinguish surface-bound from internalized ADCs to support drug optimization.

From ACROBiosystems 8 Jan 2026

Feeder-free, scalable differentiation of stem cell–derived NK cells

Discover how feeder-free iPSC differentiation enables large-scale production of high-quality natural killer cells for clinical use.

From ACROBiosystems 8 Jan 2026

Flexible cell media to support diverse immune cell subpopulations

Flexible cell media formulations enable efficient expansion for immune cell therapy research.

From ACROBiosystems 8 Jan 2026

Dry January: Key Health Benefits of 30 Days Without Alcohol

Dry January is a global alcohol abstinence challenge associated with metabolic, cardiovascular, and mental health benefits.

7 Jan 2026

How to Safely Return to Exercise After Prolonged Physical Inactivity

This encyclopedic article explains how prolonged inactivity affects cardiovascular, muscular, and connective tissue systems and why abrupt return to exercise increases injury and health risks. It synthesizes current evidence to outline safe, progressive strategies for restoring aerobic fitness, strength, mobility, and function across different populations.

6 Jan 2026

Essential Baseline Lab Tests for Preventive Health Assessment

This encyclopedic article outlines evidence-based laboratory tests that are most useful for establishing individualized health baselines while avoiding unnecessary screening. It emphasizes biological variation, risk-based testing, and longitudinal interpretation to improve clinical relevance and reduce overdiagnosis.

20 Jan 2026

The Gut–Brain–Skin Axis: How Diet and Gut Health Influence Mood, Skin, and Aging

How microbial metabolites from everyday foods connect the gut, brain, and skin to influence inflammation, emotional health, and the biology of aging.

19 Jan 2026

How to Maintain Weight Loss Long Term: Evidence-Based Lifestyle Strategies

Why lasting weight maintenance requires more than calorie control, integrating diet quality, movement, circadian biology, self-monitoring, and behavioral science to prevent regain.

6 Jan 2026

Haskap Berry Benefits: Anthocyanins, Brain Health, and Cardiovascular Effects

Haskap berries (Lonicera caerulea) are an anthocyanin- and iridoid-rich fruit with growing evidence for benefits to cognition, vascular function, and endurance performance. Human trials and mechanistic studies suggest these effects are mediated through antioxidant, vasodilatory, and neuroprotective pathways.

5 Jan 2026

Nutritional Benefits of Colored Potatoes for Heart and Metabolic Health

How purple, blue, and red potatoes leverage stable anthocyanins to support vascular resilience, metabolic control, and gut-driven anti-inflammatory effects.

5 Jan 2026

Metabolic Flexibility in Cancer: How Diet and Nutrition Shape Tumor Survival and Resistance

Cancer cells survive therapy by dynamically rewiring their metabolism in response to nutrient availability, microenvironmental stress, and therapeutic pressure. This article explains how dietary interventions may exploit metabolic flexibility and plasticity to enhance treatment response while accounting for tumor heterogeneity.

5 Jan 2026

Why Sprouted Grains Are Healthier: Enzymatic Changes, Fiber Function, and Glycemic Response

Sprouting activates endogenous enzymes that remodel carbohydrates, proteins, and antinutrients, improving nutrient bioavailability and digestibility. These biochemical shifts support gut health, glycemic control, and metabolic resilience across cereals, pulses, and seeds.

5 Jan 2026

Golden Berry (Physalis peruviana): Anti-Inflammatory Properties and Emerging Evidence for Metabolic Health

How a traditional Andean fruit is emerging as a scientifically supported functional food for inflammation control and metabolic resilience.

4 Jan 2026

Mastiha Resin Benefits for Gut Health, Inflammation, and Immune Function

Mastiha resin from Pistacia lentiscus supports gut barrier integrity and immune modulation through antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and microbiota-shaping mechanisms. Clinical and preclinical evidence indicates benefits in dyspepsia, inflammatory bowel disease, and metabolic inflammation without direct immunosuppression.

4 Jan 2026

Astaxanthin and Human Health: Evidence on Skin, Vision, Brain, and Aging

Astaxanthin is a marine-derived carotenoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support skin integrity, visual function, and cognitive health. Human clinical evidence shows modest but consistent benefits at safe intake levels, with outcomes shaped by formulation, dosage, and population studied.

4 Jan 2026

Sulfur-Rich Foods for Longevity: How Garlic and Cruciferous Vegetables Support Cellular Repair

This article explains how sulfur-rich foods support cellular repair, redox balance, and longevity through hydrogen sulfide signaling, glutathione metabolism, and Nrf2 activation. It integrates human, animal, and mechanistic evidence on garlic, onions, and Brassica vegetables with practical guidance to preserve bioactive sulfur compounds.

4 Jan 2026

Adriatic Diet Explained: Cardiovascular Benefits and Scientific Evidence

The Adriatic diet represents a regional Mediterranean dietary pattern rich in olive oil, plant foods, and fish that supports cardiovascular health. Evidence from cohort studies and randomized trials links this eating pattern to improved cardiometabolic biomarkers and reduced risk of major cardiovascular events, particularly stroke.

4 Jan 2026