The growing list of human viruses: Are we prepared for the next outbreak?
“In a recent review published in the journal Virology, researchers examined the increasing diversity of human viruses, their epidemiological significance, and preventive strategies to mitigate emerging threats.”
Brain aging linked to neuronal hyperactivation, not decline, study finds
“A study of nematodes by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has found that aging-related decline in brain function is caused by the excessive activation of certain neurons over time, rather than a decline in neuronal activity. This finding, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, suggests that interventions aimed at reducing neuronal hyperactivation, such as dietary changes, could potentially mitigate age-related cognitive decline.”
New method uses stool DNA to track diet and health
“Scientists have developed a breakthrough method to track diet using stool metagenomic data. Developed by researchers at the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB), the new method, called MEDI (Metagenomic Estimation of Dietary Intake), detects food-derived DNA in stool samples to estimate dietary intake. MEDI leverages stool metagenomics, which refers to sequencing all the DNA present in fecal samples (including microbial, human, and food-derived DNA). This non-invasive, data-driven approach offers an objective alternative to traditional food diaries and questionnaires, which are still the gold standard in dietary assessment but can suffer from misreporting and compliance issues.”
Doctors Demand Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Panel Update ‘Outdated and Misleading’ Milk Recommendation
“Washington, D.C. — Doctors and dietitians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a public health advocacy nonprofit with more than 17,000 doctor members, called on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation today to update its health panel report, Healthy Beverage Consumption in School-Age Children and Adolescents.”
18 Foods That Have More Protein Than an Egg
“Eggs are a popular and easy source of protein. A large egg contains 6.3 grams of protein (13% of the DV). However, other foods have more protein per serving.”
Rising U.S. Childhood ADHD, Anxiety and ASD Tied to Caregiver Mental Health
“February 18, 2025 – Childhood mental, behavioral and developmental disorders include conditions like anxiety, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and depression, which can affect a child’s well-being, starting as early as preschool.”
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for the Treatment of Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective Pilot Study
“Conclusions – In this non-controlled, prospective pilot study, a MBSR program was highly effective for decreasing dizziness burden and improving measures of quality of life in subjects with VM. Future randomized controlled trials are warranted and forthcoming.”
Lifestyle and environmental factors play bigger role in health and premature death than genetics
“A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a greater impact on health and premature death than our genes. The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases on ageing, age-related diseases, and premature death.”
A Patient’s Ability to Perform a Cardiac Stress Test Offers a Critical Window on Their Mortality Risk
“New York, NY (February 19, 2025) People who can exercise sufficiently on a treadmill during cardiac stress testing have a lower mortality risk regardless of their overall level of heart disease, a Mount Sinai-led team of researchers has found.”
