PCOS Has a New Name; Doctors Hope It Will Improve Care for Millions
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Release Date: 08/05/2026
People with Strong Chest and Back Muscles Less Likely to Have a Heart Attack
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People with healthier chest and back muscles had a significantly lower risk of both heart attack and early death over the next 10 years, suggesting that muscle quality may be an important marker of long-term heart health The condition of the muscles mattered more than their size; muscles with less fat trapped inside the fibers were linked to better cardiovascular outcomes than simply having larger muscles Strong chest and back muscles remained associated with a lower heart attack risk even after researchers accounted for age, sex, and calcium buildup in the arteries, suggesting muscle quality...
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Brighter Daytime Light Is Linked to a Lower Dementia Risk
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Research suggests that spending more time in bright daytime light was linked to a lower risk of developing dementia, with measurable brightness targets that are often reached outdoors. However, the researchers caution these thresholds may not transfer directly to other populations In the study's machine-learning analysis, bright daytime light ranked as a stronger predictor of future dementia risk than several familiar factors, including alcohol consumption, obesity, hearing loss, and traumatic brain injury The strongest association between brighter daytime light and lower dementia risk was...
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Americans Favor Information and School Restrictions for Ultraprocessed Foods
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Most Americans favor clear definitions and practical dietary guidance about ultraprocessed foods over taxes, suggesting that better information is the policy change people want most Federal dietary guidelines now advise limiting highly processed foods for the first time, reflecting growing scientific concern that diets built around these products are linked to higher risks of chronic disease In a tightly controlled feeding study of 20 adults housed in a metabolic ward, those who ate ultraprocessed foods consumed about 500 more calories per day than those who ate minimally processed foods,...
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The Future of Simple Nutrition
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For decades the supplement industry has competed in one direction only — toward more ingredients, more milligrams, more capsules — on the unspoken assumption that more is better and a complex, multi-ingredient supplement is better than a simpler one with fewer ingredients The complexity of many supplement routines works against the only outcome that matters — whether you take it, consistently, for long enough to make a difference Higher doses do not guarantee that more reaches your cells. In a poorly absorbed form, a larger dose simply means more is wasted Simplicity is the harder...
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Common Pesticide Linked to More Than Double the Risk of Parkinson's Disease
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Long-term residential exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos was associated with more than a 2.5-fold higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease, adding to growing evidence that certain pesticides may pose a significant risk to brain health Researchers strengthened the findings by showing that chlorpyrifos produced similar Parkinson's-like changes in laboratory animals (via mice exposed by inhalation over 11 weeks), including loss of dopamine-producing nerve cells, harmful protein buildup, and chronic brain inflammation The pesticide disrupted the brain's natural recycling system in...
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Specific Fruit Choices Raise Flavanol Intake — and Most Diets Fall Short
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Previous research, including the large COSMOS clinical trial, found that consuming about 500 milligrams (mg) of flavanols daily was associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and fewer major cardiovascular events. However, note that COSMOS tested a cocoa extract supplement rather than food, enrolled adults aged 60 and older, and the reduction in major cardiovascular events came from a post hoc analysis The featured study found following current fruit and vegetable recommendations didn’t provide enough flavanols for most people to reach the intake linked with better...
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Non-Stimulant Pre-Workout Supplements for Exercise Performance
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Non-stimulant pre-workout supplements may improve exercise performance by supporting your muscles’ natural energy production, blood flow, and recovery instead of relying on large doses of caffeine to keep you alert Creatine remains one of the most researched non-stimulant ingredients for supporting increases in strength, power, and the number of quality repetitions you complete during high-intensity training Beta-alanine works only after consistent daily use because your body converts it into carnosine, a compound that helps your muscles resist fatigue during demanding exercise Reading the...
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Dehydrated Foods: Nutrition Facts, Health Benefits, and Safety Risks
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Dehydrated foods last longer because water removal slows spoilage, but the process also concentrates sugars, calories, salt, and other ingredients into much smaller portions Dried fruits retain fiber and plant compounds, yet research on their effects on blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure remains mixed, especially when they add extra calories instead of replacing processed snacks Prunes showed the clearest evidence for digestive and bone support, with studies linking regular intake to more frequent bowel movements and better preservation of hip bone density in postmenopausal women...
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Younger Adults May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations — A Pattern Linked to Higher Cancer Risk
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Cancers diagnosed before age 50 increased 24% worldwide between 1990 and 2019, while younger generations also show signs of faster biological aging Biological age reflects the condition of your cells, tissues, and organ systems, giving you a more complete picture of your health than chronological age alone Faster biological aging was associated with higher risks of early-onset lung, gastrointestinal, and uterine cancers, although the strength of these links varied depending on how researchers measured aging Different parts of your body age at different rates, with faster immune system aging...
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Moderate Air Pollution Associated with Advanced Coronary Artery Disease
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Long-term exposure to even moderate levels of air pollution was associated with more calcium buildup, more plaque and more advanced coronary artery disease, suggesting your heart is affected long before symptoms appear Women exposed to higher levels of fine particle pollution were about 80% more likely to have severe blockages in the arteries supplying the heart, highlighting that air pollution doesn’t affect everyone equally Ultrafine particles from vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions, power plants and gas stoves are even smaller than the pollutants measured in the study, travel...
info_outline- Doctors officially renamed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) because the old name focused too narrowly on ovarian cysts while ignoring the condition’s widespread metabolic and hormone disruption
- Researchers found that insulin resistance affects about 85% of women with PMOS, including many women with normal body weight, helping explain why symptoms like acne, irregular periods, facial hair growth, and weight gain often appear together
- The condition is associated with increased risk of serious long-term health problems, including Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke, showing that PMOS extends far beyond reproductive health
- Gut dysfunction and chronic inflammation are linked to hormone imbalance in PMOS. Postbiotics from beneficial bacteria such as Akkermansia muciniphila may help strengthen the gut barrier, support insulin sensitivity, and calm inflammatory stress
- Daily movement, whole-food carbohydrates, stress reduction, sunlight exposure, and lowering exposure to seed oils and hormone-disrupting plastics may support metabolic health in women with PMOS