Credit: PixabayThe cherished Italian dish, cacio e pepe, is famous for two things: its amazing taste and its notoriously tricky preparation. On the surface, it appears to be a straightforward recipe, with just three ingredients: pasta, pecorino romano cheese, and black pepper. However, as anyone who has attempted to cook it can attest, the...
Credit: PixabayWe can sustainably consume up to 255 grams (9 ounces) of meat per week—specifically poultry and pork. Beef, however, poses a bigger problem: even small amounts exceed environmental limits, according to a study published in Nature Food by researchers at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).Lead author Caroline H. Gebara, a postdoc at...
Credit: DepositphotosA recent study in the US confirms that brown rice has higher levels of arsenic compared to white rice.Understandably, this might raise some eyebrows — arsenic is a well-known toxic element. However, the concentrations found in brown rice are far below any threshold that would pose a danger to human health. And just...
Credit: PixabayEach year, over a million people of all ages participate in marathons, reaping various health benefits from running. However, researchers caution that long-distance running may negatively impact the brain, with effects lasting up to a month after a race.Scientists from Spain's University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have found a connection between marathon...
Credit: PixabayThe next generation of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs is on the horizon, with new weight-loss and diabetes treatments expected to hit shelves by early next year. These advancements follow the success of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, signaling a rapid evolution in obesity and diabetes care.Less than five years after the FDA approved...
Credit:PixabayIn a remarkable case, a man with a high genetic risk for Alzheimer’s defied the odds, avoiding the disease for decades despite carrying a mutation that almost always triggers early onset. His case, the only known instance involving the PSEN2 mutation, adds to just two other recorded cases of extreme Alzheimer’s resilience—both linked to...
Credit: PixabayResearchers at Nagoya University in Japan have found that age-related cognitive decline is more closely linked to excessive neuronal activation over time rather than a simple reduction in activity. Their study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that interventions—such as dietary changes—could help slow cognitive aging by limiting this...
Credit: PixabayBecause mindfulness can be practiced at home for free, it is often seen as an ideal remedy for stress and mental health challenges.Rooted in Buddhist traditions, mindfulness meditation involves focusing on present-moment awareness of sensations, thoughts, and emotions.Ancient Texts Acknowledge Meditation’s Potential DownsidesThe earliest recorded evidence of meditation’s potential downsides dates back over...
Credit: PixabayPeople taking semaglutide for diabetes or weight loss have frequently reported a decreased desire for alcohol. Now, a new study provides strong evidence supporting these claims, revealing a remarkable 30% reduction in alcohol consumption per drinking day among those on the medication, compared to just a 2% decrease with a placebo.Led by University...
Credit: PixabayGenetic variants regulate key genes involved in DNA repair, energy production, and immune interactions, offering fresh insights into inherited cancer risks. Surprisingly, inflammation-related genes also emerged as potential cancer drivers, marking a major step toward precise genetic screening and personalized prevention.Thousands of tiny DNA sequence changes have been linked to cancer risk, but...
