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Pistachios are particularly rich in vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber, phenolic compounds, and phytomelatonin that could benefit sleep health. Image credit: Mixon et al., doi: 10.1017/S0954422426100511.

Could Handful of Pistachios Help You Sleep? New Review Says It’s Plausible, but Unproven

Oct 14, 2026 by Natali Anderson

A new review paper published in the journal Nutrition Research Reviews points to nutrients in the nut that play roles in sleep biology. Pistachios are...

Vanillin has pronounced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Image credit: Stoilov et al., doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2026.127263.

Vanillin Shows Promise for Treating Chronic Wounds

Oct 13, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its familiar taste, may have a future in treating wounds that refuse to heal, according to a review paper published...

Reaching for a snack after dinner or before bed may carry a cost beyond extra calories. Image credit: Jill Wellington.

Late-Night Snacking Linked to Higher Risk of Liver Disease

Oct 12, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and Massachusetts General Hospital have found that people who reported eating late at night had...

The SWITCH trial assessed the equivalence of NNS beverages -- specifically those containing aspartame, acesulfame potassium (acesulfame‑K), and sucralose -- and water in aiding weight loss and subsequent weight management and evaluated the relative effects of long-term exposure over a 104-week period. Image credit: Harrold et al., doi: 10.1017/S0007114526108150.

Diet Drinks Perform as Well as Water in Two-Year Weight-Loss Trial

Oct 7, 2026 by News Staff

A long-running British trial has found that people who drank diet beverages while trying to lose weight kept the pounds off about as well as those who...

As Canadian provinces consider whether to abandon the twice-yearly clock change, Lam et al. argue that permanent standard time would be better for public health than keeping daylight saving time year-round. Image credit: ChadoNihi.

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Harm Sleep and Mental Health, Canadian Analysis Says

Oct 5, 2026 by Enrico de Lazaro

Canadian health researchers are urging the country to choose permanent standard time over permanent daylight saving time if it ends the twice-yearly clock...

Spatial multiomics analysis reveals hyperglycosylation in human Alzheimer’s brains. Image credit: Hawkinson et al., doi: 10.1038/s42255-026-01538-4.

Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients

Oct 5, 2026 by News Staff

Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias,...

The study by Martineau et al provides the most robust evidence yet that vitamin D has benefits beyond bone and muscle health, and could have major implications for public health policy.

High-Dose Vitamin D Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults with Memory Problems and Poor Sleep

Sep 28, 2026 by News Staff

A small new study by Emory University scientists suggests that people with mild cognitive impairment and disturbed sleep — two hallmarks of early...

Yee Tan et al. discovered a human commensal bacterium, Clostridium immunis, which prevents and treats obesity in mice by secreting a phosphocholine-modified exopolysaccharide (EPS). Image credit: Yee Tan et al., doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2026.08.018.

Sugar Molecule Made by Gut Bacterium Can Shrink Visceral Fat in Mice

Sep 28, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Clostridium immunis, a human gut bacterium, secretes a large sugar molecule that can shrink visceral fat and curb weight gain in mice, according to a paper...

Social Physiology refers to the extent to which physiological regulation operates more efficiently in a social context compared to being alone. Image credit: Masalha et al., doi: 10.1126/sciadv.aeg4937.

Body Regulates Itself More Efficiently Near Partner, Study Shows

Sep 25, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Sitting next to a loved one doesn’t just feel good, it may make the body work less hard, according to a new study that measured blood sugar, skin temperature...

An anatomical illustration from Johannes Sobotta’s Human Anatomy, 1908.

Human Brain is Two Organs Fused Together, Study Suggests

Sep 21, 2026 by Enrico de Lazaro

Scientists have long treated the brain as a single organ that grows from one pool of early cells. Stanford University neuroscientist Kyle Loh and colleagues...

Weekend recovery sleep doesn’t prevent weight gain or reduce insulin sensitivity. Image credit: Wok & Apix.

Study: Night Owls Face Higher Mental Health Risks Tied to Work-Life Balance

Sep 2, 2026 by Natali Anderson

In a study of 2,266 workers in Finland, evening-type people, or night owls, were up to three times more likely to be treated for depression or anxiety...

Diet macronutrient content affects the cardiometabolic benefits of weight loss. Image credit: Petersen et al., doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2026.07.020.

Keto Diet Outperforms Others for Cardiometabolic Health during Weight Loss: Study

Aug 31, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Not all diets are created equal when it comes to reversing the metabolic damage of obesity, even when they produce the same amount of weight loss, according...

Alzheimer’s disease remains irreversible largely because the adult brain cannot replace lost neurons; Wang et al. present a Nano-ERASER-based Trim-Away system that enables adult neuroregeneration in Alzheimer’s brain. Image credit: Wang et al., doi: 10.1016/j.celbio.2026.100575.

Nanoparticle Therapy Reverses Alzheimer’s Progression in Mice

Aug 26, 2026 by News Staff

Researchers at the University of South Carolina have developed a nanoparticle-based treatment that appears to improve performance on standard memory and...

TOFA helps cells burn extra energy with no change in food intake or exercise. Image credit: Kravaivan11.

Researchers Revive Decades-Old Drug to Fight Obesity

Aug 24, 2026 by News Staff

Scientists have identified a decades-old chemical compound as a promising new candidate for treating obesity and related metabolic diseases. TOFA helps...

Urolithin A is a metabolite compound produced when gut bacteria break down ellagitannins and ellagic acid, which are found in foods like pomegranates, berries, and walnuts. Image credit: Albrecht Fietz.

Natural Postbiotic Compound Shows Promise against Hard-to-Treat Heart Failure

Aug 21, 2026 by News Staff

Researchers at King’s College London have identified a surprising new therapeutic mechanism for a type of heart failure called heart failure with preserved...

Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy is the commonly accepted treatment to prevent neural tube defects.

Scientists Find Missing Piece in Folic Acid’s Role in Pregnancy

Aug 17, 2026 by News Staff

Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Universidade NOVA de Lisboa have identified a molecular pathway that may explain how folic...

Allcott et al. show that increasing UMF grade of Manuka honey is associated with stronger antibacterial activity and that this activity cannot be explained by sugar content or methylglyoxal alone. Image credit: Estelle Heitz.

Manuka Honey’s Antibacterial Power Goes beyond Sugar and MGO: Study

Aug 12, 2026 by Natali Anderson

Manuka honey, the New Zealand product long touted for wound care, may also hold potential against bacteria that cause respiratory infections, including...

Andersson et al. found associations between nicotine use and anxiety, depression, sleep problems and suicidal thoughts among teenagers, with girls appearing particularly vulnerable. Image credit: Roland Mey.

Nicotine Use in Teens Tied to Anxiety and Depression, New Studies Find

Aug 11, 2026 by News Staff

In three new studies, researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that adolescents who use nicotine — including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches...

Potassium-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, legumes and dairy. Image credit: Jasmine Lin.

Scientists Propose New Strategy in Fight against High Blood Pressure

Aug 4, 2026 by Natali Anderson

In a perspective paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a team of researchers and health experts calls for a ‘paradigm shift’...