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Mindful.org · Article

Mental Fitness is Replacing Mindfulness—But is That a Problem?

ScienceDaily Fitness · Article

This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body

ScienceDaily Fitness · Article

This popular fermented food may help flush nanoplastics from the body

A kimchi-derived bacterium can bind to nanoplastics under gut-like conditions and may help carry them out of the body. In mice, the probiotic more than doubled the amount of nanoplastics detected in feces, pointing to a surprising potential use for microbes from fermented foods.

Greater Good Science Center · Article

Happiness Break: A Meditation on the Uniqueness of Your Voice

NY Times Well · Research

I Lost 3 Brothers to Pancreatic Cancer. I’m Determined Not to Be Next.

A journalist confronts his family history and his health.

NY Times Well · Article

I Lost 3 Brothers to Pancreatic Cancer. I’m Determined Not to Be Next.

Huberman Lab · Podcast

Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Andy Galpin, PhD, an exercise physiologist. We revisit the first episode of his Huberman Lab Guest Series to discuss the nine major components of physical fitness and how to assess your abilities. We explain practical tests for movement quality, power, strength, muscle mass and endurance, including grip strength, push-ups and VO2 max. We als

ScienceDaily Cancer · Research

New mesothelioma drug turns cancer’s own defenses against it

Scientists are testing a counterintuitive way to fight mesothelioma, an aggressive asbestos-linked cancer with few effective treatments. A new experimental mesothelioma drug kills cancer cells by disabling PRX3, an antioxidant defense that tumors use to survive intense oxidative stress. In an early clinical trial, it controlled disease progression in 67% of patients and produced encouraging surviv

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Scientists find a hidden health advantage in black and green rice

Cancer Health Magazine · Research

Cancer Cases Surge Among 9/11 Survivors and First Responders

Exposure to toxic dust at Ground Zero has led to spikes in cancer cases. Screening is paramount for early detection and treatment.

NY Times Well · Research

Surgeon General Nominee Pledges Support for Vaccines in Senate Hearing

Dr. Nicole Saphier appeared on track for confirmation, as did two other nominees for high-ranking health positions.

Oncology Brothers · Podcast

Camizestrant + CDK 46i FDA Approval in Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer SERENA-6

Welcome to another episode of the Oncology Brothers! In this episode, we dived into the recent FDA approval of camizestrant for the treatment of hormone receptor–positive metastatic breast cancer, based on the SERENA-6 trial. We welcomed Dr. Erica Mayer, a breast medical oncologist from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, who shared her insights on the trial's design, findings, and the significance

Cleveland Clinic · Video

Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer | Lakshmi Khatri, MD

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Scientists find the whole grain “sweet spot” for better heart health

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Scientists find the whole grain “sweet spot” for better heart health

Eating four to six servings of whole grains a day may deliver meaningful benefits for heart health, according to a large review of 87 clinical trials. Researchers found improvements in body weight, waist size, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides, and some markers of inflammation.

Mayo Clinic · Video

GLP-1 vs. bariatric surgery: Which is right for you? | Mayo Clinic On Nutrition Podcast

The Cancer Pod · Podcast

Life, Illustrated with James Burns, Artist and Prostate Cancer Advocate

What happens when a graphic designer decides to document his own cancer diagnosis in a comic, panel by panel? Georgia-based artist and prostate cancer education advocate James Burns joins Leah to talk about his autobiographical medical graphic novels “The Death of Me” and “The Half-Life,” which chronicle his stage 4A prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and life after. James shares why he posted

PositivePsychology.com · Article

Counselor vs. Therapist vs. Psychologist: How They Differ

STAT News · Research

Opinion: How my cancer diagnosis changed the way I train physicians

“The tumors, test results, and treatments I present to future physicians? Mine,” writes David Elkowitz, a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and science education.

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Ultra-processed foods linked to hidden muscle fat that may threaten your knees

Eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to greater fat buildup inside thigh muscles, according to MRI scans of 615 adults at risk for knee osteoarthritis. Surprisingly, the association remained even after researchers accounted for calorie intake, physical activity, and other factors. Fatty changes in these muscles may weaken support around the knee and potentially increase osteoarthritis risk

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks

Older adults who changed the balance of fat, carbohydrates, and animal protein in their diets showed signs of reduced biological age after just four weeks. The strongest result appeared in participants eating an omnivorous, lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate diet.

ScienceDaily Nutrition · Article

Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks

Cancer Health Magazine · Research

Alcohol Is Linked to Cancer Risk. Can AI Help Get Out the Message?

Using AI-generated warnings with cancer-specific information on risks can raise awareness and improve habits.

Cancer Health Magazine · Research

Lung Cancer May Develop Differently in Younger Adults

Younger adults are more likely to carry genetic alterations, while older adults show distinct molecular and immune characteristics.