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08/04/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: MC1R Loss in Liver Disrupts Fatty Acid Metabolism, Promotes Adipocyte Hypertrophy
A 2024 study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that deleting the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) only in liver cells led to increased liver weight, higher triglyceride levels, enlarged white fat depots and adipocyte hypertrophy in mice, according to the report. The experiments, described in the paper titled “Hepatocyte-specific loss of melanocortin 1 […]
08/03/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: Common Knee Surgery Yields No Lasting Benefit, May Raise Osteoarthritis Risk
A 10-year randomized trial conducted in Finland found no clinically meaningful long-term improvement in knee pain or function among 146 adults ages 35 to 65 with degenerative meniscal tears who underwent arthroscopic partial meniscectomy compared with those who received placebo surgery, according to a report by the Epoch Times. Radiographic osteoarthritis progressed in 81% of […]
07/29/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Federal Health Officials Urge States to Phase Out Mercury-Containing Dental Fillings
Federal health officials on July 22 encouraged state Medicaid officials to stop covering dental fillings containing mercury, according to letters sent by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to Medicaid directors in each state. The letters urge states to phase out mercury-containing dental fillings by restricting or ending state Medicaid coverage for dental […]
07/29/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Time-Restricted Eating Tied to Cognitive Improvements in Older Women, Small Study Finds
A pilot study presented at NUTRITION 2026 suggests that time-restricted eating may improve cognitive function in older women beyond the effects of weight loss alone. The study, conducted by researchers at Rutgers University, enrolled 47 women between the ages of 50 and 79 who were overweight or obese. Participants were counseled to reduce daily calorie […]
07/15/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Ancient Techniques for Nervous System Regulation Gain Scientific Support
Chronic stress remains widespread despite modern wellness efforts, according to researchers and clinicians interviewed for a recent report. Practices such as breathwork and meditation, rooted in ancient traditions, are being studied for their effects on nervous system regulation. Researchers and clinicians point to the vagus nerve and autonomic nervous system as key mechanisms. ‘Our nervous […]
07/13/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Iranian Study Links Aluminum-Containing COVID-19 Vaccines to Rare Birth Defects in First Trimester
A new study from Iran found that two rare birth defects — atrioventricular septal defects and cleft palate — occurred more often in infants whose mothers received an aluminum-containing COVID-19 vaccine during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, according to a report published by Children’s Health Defense. [1] The report stated that the study compared […]
07/13/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Weighted Vests May Prevent Metabolic Slowdown During Weight Loss, Pilot Study Finds
A small pilot study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University has found that wearing a weighted vest during caloric restriction may prevent the metabolic slowdown that typically accompanies weight loss, according to a report published June 30, 2026. The study followed 18 older adults with obesity over two years and compared those who wore […]
07/12/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: Physical Activity Linked to Changes in Gut Motility, Improved Bowel Habits
Study: Physical Activity Linked to Changes in Gut Motility A growing body of research has identified a statistical association between physical activity levels and gut motility in adults. According to a study conducted at Sahlgrenska Academy in Sweden, exercise is a safe, natural, and effective way to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome [1]. Chronic constipation […]
07/11/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study Links Combined Oral Contraceptives to Increased Emotional Eating
Women taking combined oral contraceptives reported higher levels of emotional eating during the active pill phase compared with the inactive phase, according to a study published June 17, 2026, in JAMA Network Open. The research, conducted by scientists at Michigan State University, tracked 422 women for 49 consecutive days using daily surveys to measure eating […]
07/11/2026
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By Morgan S. Verity
Study: Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Higher All-Cause, Pneumonia Mortality in U.S. Adults
Key Findings on Vitamin D and Mortality Nearly 20% of U.S. adults aged 50 to 79 are deficient in vitamin D, a condition linked to a significantly higher risk of death from any cause and from pneumonia, according to a study published May 18, 2023 in Frontiers in Nutrition. Researchers analyzed data from 11,119 participants […]
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