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For the last two years, we’ve seen multiple supplements that were once only found in bodybuilders’ shaker cups make their way into mainstream use. First, it was protein powders, as everyone realized they would benefit from a protein boost. Next was creatine, as people realized this highly researched supplement delivers fitness, recovery, and cognitive benefits to all.* Now, it’s all about amino acids. 

Nearly 60,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.Regular dental visits are a critical screening tool and cut risk by keeping your mouth healthy.Avoiding tobacco and alcohol and getting the HPV vaccine can also substantially reduce risk. You might already know that smoking increases your risk of oral cancer. But did you know that skipping dental cleanings, having unsafe sex or even forgetting lip balm could, too? An estimated 59,000 new cases of oral or oropharyngeal cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. Thankfully, protecting yourself from most of the risk factors for this devastating disease is well within…

Lauren Bandy, senior researcher in public health nutrition1, Peter Scarborough, professor of population health121Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, UK2NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UKCorrespondence to: L Bandy Lauren.bandy{at}phc.ox.ac.ukThe government’s decision not to introduce a higher rate tax for the most sugary drinks is good news for industry but not for public health, argue Lauren Bandy and Peter ScarboroughIn the 2024 autumn budget the UK government announced that tax rates for sugary drinks were set to increase annually at the same rate as inflation and a review of the policy. The soft drinks industry…

After 50, staying active is key for keeping your bones strong.Experts recommend a mix of weight-bearing aerobic exercise, strength training and balance and flexibility exercises.To support bone health, prioritize bone-strengthening nutrients like calcium, phosphorus and vitamins D and K. Bone health is quickly becoming the latest wellness movement—and it’s about time. Strong bones are essential for staying active and independent as we age, yet most of us stop thinking about them after childhood. While we often hear about helping kids “build strong bones,” it’s women in midlife who may need that reminder the most. Around age 50, as estrogen levels…

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When Robert Hooke gazed through his microscope at a slice of cork and coined the term ‘cell’ in 1665, he was really looking at just the walls of the dead cells. The squishy contents typically found within would become objects of ongoing study. But for many plant scientists, the walls themselves faded into the background. They were considered passive containers for the exciting biology inside.“For a long time, the cell wall was really thought to be dead,” says Alice Cheung, a plant molecular biologist and biochemist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. It wasn’t until the late twentieth century, Cheung…

Ovarian cancer forms in the tissues of the ovaries — two female reproductive glands that produce eggs and hormones like estrogen and progesterone.[4] Almost 70 percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in late stages, like stage 3 or 4, which drastically lowers survival rates.[5]“One reason for the late diagnosis of ovarian cancer is the lack of effective screening combined with symptoms that are often nonspecific and attributed to other non-gynecologic conditions,” says Mitchell Clark, MD, MPH, a gynecologic oncologist for Yale Cancer Center in Stamford, Connecticut, and an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine.Key symptoms of ovarian cancer include:[4]Abdominal…

By examining neuronal polyploidy, this postdoc explores how the brain’s cellular flexibility could fight neurodegeneration.Image credit:Deena Damschroder, ©iStock, koto_fejaQ | Write a brief introduction to yourself including the lab you work in and your research background. I’m Deena Damschroder, a postdoctoral researcher in the Buttitta Lab at the University of Michigan. I use fruit flies to study how neuronal polyploidy and cell cycle regulation in the aging brain may affect brain health and resilience to neurodegenerative diseases.Q | How did you first get interested in science and/or your field of research? My interest in science was sparked after losing my…

Modifying the progression of metabolic, immune, and age-related diseases through the gut microbiome The development of the gut microbiome and alterations linked to health and disease across the lifespan was the focus of a symposium. Cristina Campoy, PhD, MD, from the University of Granada, covered the association between the developmental trajectory of the healthy human gut microbiome and neurodevelopment during the first 5 years of life1. Findings from the COGNIS study showed that the short-term impact of infant formulas and complementary foods enriched with bioactive compounds and human milk-derived probiotics may shape the development of the microbiota-gut-brain axis2,3. Aonghus Lavelle,…

HBC is a fully integrated salmon business that upcycles the side streams of salmon farming and converts waste products into ingredients to improve human and pet health.In September, the company appointed Paul Bruhn as its Head of New Business Development. He has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare and medical nutrition space spanning Novartis Medical Nutrition and Nestlé Health Science.Currently, HBC’s portfolio consists of three products—ProGo, a mix of bioactive peptides and collagen; OmeGo, a fish oil comprising the full spectrum of fatty acids and omegas found naturally in fresh whole salmon; and NT-II, a powder made from…