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Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

The American Heart Association’s new science advisory links high consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased cardiometabolic risks and mortality, urging targeted reduction of HFSS UPFs. The report also calls for policy reforms, equity-focused strategies, and further research into mechanisms beyond nutrient content.

11 Aug 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

Microplastics found in all popular UK drinks, with hot beverages worst offenders

Researchers found microplastics in every hot and cold beverage tested in the UK, with higher levels in hot drinks and packaging as the main source. Beverage consumption was shown to significantly increase daily microplastic intake beyond water-only estimates.

11 Aug 2025

Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies

Scientists map how the brain integrates hormonal and neural signals from the body to control appetite, energy use, and reward pathways, revealing targets for next-generation anti-obesity drugs. This review highlights the interplay between neuroendocrine circuits, neuroplasticity, and pharmacotherapy for durable, non-aversive weight loss.

11 Aug 2025

RSPO2 gene identified as key driver in metastatic prostate cancer

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Oncotarget on July 25, 2025, titled "Dissecting the functional differences and clinical features of R-spondin family members in metastatic prostate cancer."

11 Aug 2025

Breakthrough approaches enhance RNA delivery while minimizing inflammation

Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are tiny fat bubbles that are used to deliver medicines, genes, and RNA into cells. However, in some cases LNPs can cause harmful inflammation as a result of the process of RNA delivery.

11 Aug 2025

4,000-year-old sheep tooth sheds light on enigmatic Eurasian plague

Around 5,000 years ago, a mysterious form of plague spread throughout Eurasia, only to disappear 2,000 years later.

11 Aug 2025

Researchers boost effectiveness of malaria drug by tweaking its symmetry

A new generation of malaria drugs failed clinical trials, in part because they were hard to swallow. UCSF chemists remodeled their structures to make them more soluble, while maintaining their effectiveness against drug-resistant parasites.

11 Aug 2025

Common food bacterium offers blueprint for safer and higher vitamin production

A new study reveals how Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), a common food bacterium, regulates the production of a key precursor in vitamin K₂ (menaquinone) biosynthesis.

11 Aug 2025

Brain cells follow rhythmic patterns during learning and memory retrieval

A research team from the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the Medical Center - University of Freiburg has gained new insights into the brain processes involved in encoding and retrieving new memory content.

11 Aug 2025

Researchers develop precise tool to identify omega positions in lipids

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be an essential part of a healthy diet. As humans cannot produce them, they have to be consumed in sufficient amounts. However, omega-6, -7, -9, and -10 fatty acids also play important roles in the metabolism of fats.

11 Aug 2025

Study establishes a causal link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases

Mitochondria, the tiny organelles without which our bodies would be deprived of energy, are gradually revealing their mysteries.

11 Aug 2025

Clever menu reshuffling leads diners to choose healthier and greener meals

Pioneering research has uncovered a cunning way to curry favour with diners' food choices, so they're more likely to select meals which have a much lower carbon footprint and reduced fat content.

11 Aug 2025

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

Building upon the success of the first in utero brain surgery for Vein of Galen Malformation (VOGM) reported in 2023, new data published today in JAMA provides further evidence for the potential use of fetal embolization for this condition.

11 Aug 2025

New subcutaneous EEG device offers breakthrough in epilepsy monitoring

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London in partnership with the Mayo Clinic and UNEEG medical, has found that an electronic device placed under the scalp is an effective and feasible means of accurately tracking epilepsy.

11 Aug 2025

AI model can design optimal drug candidates without any prior molecular data

Traditional drug development methods involve identifying a target protein (e.g., a cancer cell receptor) that causes disease, and then searching through countless molecular candidates (potential drugs) that could bind to that protein and block its function.

11 Aug 2025

Study reveals troubling gaps in accuracy, fairness of mental health screenings for incarcerated youth

Approximately 70% of incarcerated youth in the United States have a mental disorder. The challenges in this population are profound – about 30% report suicidal thoughts, 12% have attempted suicide and 25% experience solitary confinement, a condition strongly associated with increased suicide risk.

11 Aug 2025

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Cutting HFSS ultra-processed foods may save lives, says AHA report

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

Microplastics found in all popular UK drinks, with hot beverages worst offenders

Brain’s energy control map offers blueprint for next-gen weight loss therapies

RSPO2 gene identified as key driver in metastatic prostate cancer

Breakthrough approaches enhance RNA delivery while minimizing inflammation

4,000-year-old sheep tooth sheds light on enigmatic Eurasian plague

Researchers boost effectiveness of malaria drug by tweaking its symmetry

Common food bacterium offers blueprint for safer and higher vitamin production

Brain cells follow rhythmic patterns during learning and memory retrieval

Researchers develop precise tool to identify omega positions in lipids

Study establishes a causal link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative diseases

Clever menu reshuffling leads diners to choose healthier and greener meals

Fetal procedure dramatically reduces mortality in high-risk Vein of Galen Malformation cases

New subcutaneous EEG device offers breakthrough in epilepsy monitoring

AI model can design optimal drug candidates without any prior molecular data

Study reveals troubling gaps in accuracy, fairness of mental health screenings for incarcerated youth

Artificial intelligence predicts hospital admissions hours earlier in emergency departments

Implant system can treat Type 1 diabetes by supplying extra oxygen to insulin-secreting cells

New insights into how keto diet can restore cognitive function following status epilepticus

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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