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Credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images Genes relating to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could have conferred benefits during human evolution, according to research that could shine light onto the high rates of neurodiversity worldwide. The researchers say their findings provide the strongest evidence to date that natural selection for human-specific traits has increased the likelihood of certain disorders. The study, in Molecular Biology and Evolution, suggests the rapid rise of genes linked with autism, which may have slowed brain development after birth and led to more complex thinking or increased capacity for language. Alternatively, ASD-related genes could have compensated for…

I remember my first appointment with a registered dietitian. The amount of knowledge she had blew me away, and I came prepared! I went to her at a time when I already had a great understanding of my specific healthy diet needs from my endocrinologist, and her tips improved both my food intake and daily routines immensely. I’m not entirely surprised, knowing how much education goes into their work. The bottom line is that I trust dietitians. So, when I asked three of them for their advice on what kitchen gadgets they’d suggest patients avoid, I listened. I gathered insights…

Anne GullandThe BMJagulland{at}bmj.comIn the late 1960s and early 1970s a series of scandals shed much needed light on the plight of people with learning disabilities. Many were living in large institutions, removed from society, and were often treated appallingly by the people meant to care for them.In 1972 Oliver Russell, a child psychiatrist, was asked to provide two sessions a week at Farleigh Hospital in Bristol. The psychiatric hospital had been brought back under the health authority’s control in 1968 after three nurses were jailed for abusing patients. Hospital managers were resistant to the new regime, however, and it took…

Health has become the new wealth and over the past year, the ‘prejuvenation’ movement has overtaken the traditional concept of anti-ageing in the beauty industry, with a growing number of brands innovating in this space.According to Rosalia di Gesu, Associate Director for Beauty and Personal Care at market intelligence firm Mintel, data shows that more consumers are adopting a holistic and preventative approach to ageing.In an interview with CosmeticsDesign-Europe earlier this year, Di Gesu said people are increasingly understanding that how well they age is related to their lifestyle, and she highlighted that beauty supplements are a growing area of…

Q | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. I’m Souvik Ghosh, a post-doctoral research fellow in the Ocular Bioengineering Lab, led by Dr. Samuel Herberg at SUNY Upstate Medical University. I am currently studying how small forces influence the behavior of cells in the eye. With a background in bioengineering and cellular biology, I’m intrigued by how our tissues sense and respond to their physical environments and how these insights could lead to new ways to prevent or treat vision loss. Q | How did you first get interested in…

At Vitafoods Asia 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, exhibitors will spotlight the latest concepts and ingredients that meet the emerging trends and consumer demands in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and beyond. This includes innovations in the healthy aging, active nutrition, beauty-from-within, and gut health spaces.Ahead of the upcoming expo, Nutrition Insight looks at what FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Kaneka, and PhytoGaia will showcase at this year’s trade show.“The APAC market is changing rapidly. Consumers are prioritizing daily health, emotional wellness, and beauty-from-within,” says Tjalling Bekker, the regional director APAC at FrieslandCampina Ingredients. “Our goal is to help our customers succeed in this fast-moving and growing market…

Walnuts are packed with omega-3s, antioxidants and nutrients that help protect memory and support long-term brain health.Their anti-inflammatory and circulation-boosting benefits keep brain cells working smoothly for focus, clarity and mental energy.Pairing walnuts with habits like the MIND diet, exercise and good sleep gives your brain even stronger support. Some of the best parts about aging are the wisdom and memories we collect along the way. But a common downside is that memory can change over time. Maybe it takes longer to learn a new skill or we forget where we placed certain items. The upside? Science shows that certain…

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 8 of Aging-US on August 1, 2025, titled “Causal relationships between gut microbiome and hundreds of age-related traits: evidence of a replicable effect on ApoM protein levels.” In this study, Federica Grosso, Daniela Zanetti, and Serena Sanna from the Institute for Genetic and Biomedical Research (IRGB) of the National Research Council (CNR), Italy, uncovered new associations between gut microbiome and the aging process. The researchers found that certain microbial characteristics may causally influence proteins in the blood linked to inflammation and heart health. These findings could help explain how age-related diseases like cardiovascular conditions…

Vitamin D plays a role in bone health, immunity, muscle function and even our mood.Add foods like wild-caught fatty fish, UV-exposed mushrooms and eggs to your diet for more vitamin D.Dietitians share many simple and delicious ways to increase your intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in many functions, including supporting strong bones, healthy muscles, metabolism, immunity and even brain health. Yet about 40% of Americans aren’t getting enough of the fat-soluble vitamin, and almost a quarter are deficient. The reason? Our food sources of vitamin D are limited—especially compared to most other vitamins and minerals.…

Main findingsThe BEFORE THE BEGINNING study implemented a combination of time restricted eating and exercise training before conception and throughout pregnancy in people at increased risk of developing GDM. Contrary to our hypothesis, we found no significant between group differences in two hour plasma glucose level after a 75 g glucose load in gestational week 28, or in secondary outcome measures of glycaemic control at any time points before or during pregnancy. Although the intervention reduced body weight and fat mass gain at gestational week 28, there was no significant effect on GDM incidence. The participants were able to adhere…