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High cholesterol is common, with about 10% of U.S. adults having the condition.Foods high in soluble fiber, like these frozen veggies, may help reduce cholesterol levels.Stock up on frozen edamame, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and more. High cholesterol affects about 10% of U.S. adults; having it puts you at a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke. When it comes to managing high cholesterol, small dietary changes can help. Eating enough vegetables not only helps reduce high cholesterol but may even prevent the condition. While many people believe that fresh veggies are healthiest, frozen veggies with no added ingredients…

American pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has said it will crack down on suppliers who are selling fake versions of its unapproved weight loss drug retatrutide.Social media companies TikTok and Meta have also intervened against black market sellers operating on their platforms.The decision comes after a Channel 4 investigation found that patients have been able to buy fake versions of retatrutide on social media.1 The triple glucagon hormone receptor agonist drug is currently in phase 3 clinical trials, set to conclude in May 2026.2As a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, it is similar …

Grapefruit provides significant amounts of vitamins A and C and is relatively low in calories and low on the glycemic index, making it a nutritious fruit choice for diabetics. Eating grapefruit may also help you better control your blood sugar levels, but if you take certain medications, you may be better off choosing a different fruit because of potential medication interactions. Carbohydrate Content Half of a large grapefruit has 53 calories and 13.4 grams of carbohydrates, including 1.8 grams of fiber. If you control your blood sugar by counting carbohydrates, this counts as one carbohydrate serving. Diabetics can typically have…

Credit: Jezperklauzen / iStock / Getty Images Plus In a new study published in Cancer Cell titled, “Tumor-infiltrating bacteria disrupt cancer epithelial cell interactions and induce cell-cycle arrest,” researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how bacteria can drive treatment resistance in patients with oral and colorectal cancer.  While tumor-infiltrating bacteria have been known to impact cancer progression and treatment, the mechanism has been unclear. Results demonstrate how the bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), can induce a reversible state, known as quiescence, in cancer epithelial cells to allow tumors to…

Metal vocalists restructure their vocal tract to produce their unique screams and avoid damage to their voice organs.Image credit:©iStock.com, piola666In the world of metal music, vocal distortions, such as screams, are a core component of the genre. Yet most vocalists can’t explain how they produce these intense sounds.Amanda Stark, a clinical speech-language pathologist at the University of Utah, studies what’s happening inside these singers’ throats. Her work can not only provide support for metal professionals and guides for vocal coaches but can also help individuals suffering from vocal disorders.The Structure of a Metal ScreamThe project started when Elizabth Zharoff, a…

Credit: Steve Gschmeissner / Science Photo Library / Getty Images You’ve all seen the videos—the heart-melting, tear-jerking ones where a deaf child is sitting in a doctor’s office as their cochlear implant is turned on for the first time. Almost immediately, their eyes light up, parents start crying—you start crying. Lawrence R. Lustig, MD, professor and chairman of otolaryngology, head, and neck surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital, has witnessed this remarkable experience many times. That isn’t what happens with the deaf children who received DB-OTO, a gene therapy developed by Regeneron that aims to…

Freeze-drying, also known as lyophilization, is invaluable for stabilizing sensitive compounds like probiotics that need to survive the journey to the gut. Pebley explained that this ancient preservation method removes moisture without damaging cellular structure or nutrients.“And that’s what the Inca Indians did,” Pebley said. “They harvested their vegetables, took them up to Machu Picchu or 22,000 feet. The air is less, it’s somewhat of a vacuum. And over a long period of time, those vegetables freeze-dried and they were shelf-stable then at that temperature and atmosphere, as long as there wasn’t moisture absorbing into them.”He added that OFD Life…

Researchers have developed a new supplement combining iron, prebiotics, and probiotics. In their trials, the formula restored blood iron levels in anemic mice without triggering inflammation or disrupting the balance of the gut microbiota. To treat iron-deficiency anemia, clinicians typically prescribe oral iron supplements. However, these can leave behind excess iron that causes inflammation and an upset stomach, the team highlights.“By advancing biomaterial-based iron delivery, this research offers a transformative approach to address anemia, directly contributing to improved nutrition and long-term public health,” says study co-author Poonam Sagar.Iron deficiency anemia commonly causes tiredness, headaches, or shortness of breath. However, only…

Kamran Abbasi, editor in chiefThe BMJkabbasi{at}bmj.comHow far will you go to promote your medical invention? This is a question for clinical innovators. How far will you go to market the invention? This is a question for corporations whose primary purpose is to keep pleasing their shareholders. The limits of promotion, of course, should be reached when the balance of benefits and harms is no longer favourable. That balance is a judgment, made by people capable of deciphering the evidence and seeking to protect the public—drug and device regulators, for example.What happens when an intervention seems innocuous, the data are equivocal,…

With just one pot, pan or skillet, you can have a delicious dinner on the table without a sink full of dishes. These healthy meals have been saved thousands of times by users on MyRecipes, and now you can save them all to your own curated collection with just one click. From our 5-star High-Protein Lemon Chicken Orzo to our easy 20-Minute Black Bean Soup, save these recipes to try next time you’re in the mood for a delicious dinner that feels effortless. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free!  High-Protein…