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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…

Jennifer S Martin, senior leadership adviser1, Sidra Irfan, Pakistan correspondent2, Hanne Genyn, global health strategy consultant and climate activist3, Kristof Decoster, research fellow4, Carolina Batista, head of global health affairs51Menstrual Rights Global, Scotland2Menstrual Rights Global3USA4Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium5Baraka Impact FinancingClimate change is a human rights crisis, and countries have a legal duty to act, write Jennifer S Martin and colleaguesOver the past two years, we have seen a convergence of milestones on climate change. In summer 2024, the World Health Assembly adopted a dedicated resolution on climate change and health,1 followed by the Global Action Plan on Climate Change…

The ovary ages decades ahead of other organs in the body. Vitamin C slowed that aging process in middle-aged macaques.Image credit:© iStock, TefiMThe ovary ages long before the rest of the body. By the time people enter their thirties, egg supply dwindles, hormones fluctuate, and fertility falls. Scientists have long wondered why this small organ wears out decades ahead of others, and whether its clock can ever be slowed.1 Unlike the brain or the heart, the ovary’s regenerative capacity seems fixed, yet recent work in non-human primates hints that this assumption may not hold. In a long-term study published in…

You might only see cranberries in the limelight around the fall holidays, but this nutrient-packed fruit is delicious any time of year. From quick breakfasts to showstopping desserts, this collection highlights the vibrant sweet-tart flavor of cranberries in recipes that make every dish memorable. Recipes like our High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats and Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts have received four- and five-star ratings for their year-round appeal. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! High-Fiber Cranberry-Orange Overnight Oats Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Isabelle Easter, Prop Stylist: Keoshia McGhee These…

Walking regularly helps lower blood pressure by improving heart and vascular health.You don’t need 10,000 steps—benefits start as low as 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day.Consistent walks are more important than hitting an exact step count. Ever feel that buzz or ding from your smartwatch on your wrist, reminding you that you haven’t hit your step goal yet? From smartwatches to fitness apps, the 10,000-step goal is everywhere. That number has become a popular benchmark—but what does walking that much each day actually do for your blood pressure? We asked cardiologists to explain how walking impacts blood pressure, what the…

As the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, reportedly considers a £2bn tax rise among wealthy professionals1 to help plug an estimated £30bn hole in the UK’s finances, we explain how some GPs could be affected, with some experts saying that they could take a £6000 hit to their pay.What’s the speculation?The prospect that Reeves could raise extra revenue from “partnerships” in the professional services sector and GP partners could be in her sights. Such partnerships are not currently subject to employer national insurance contributions (NICs) of 15% like other businesses, as they are treated as self-employed.The absence of any equivalent to employer…

A recent study out of Southern California found that meat contaminated with E. coli bacteria could be a driver of nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections (UTIs) — a potential risk that may predominantly impact people in low-income neighborhoods.[1]More investigation is needed. “This result suggests that livestock may serve as a reservoir contributing to the E. coli pool infecting humans, but it does not establish that contaminated meat directly caused these UTIs,” says Jason Kim, MD, a urologist who specializes in female urology at Stony Brook Medicine in Lake Grove, New York, who was not involved in the study.Turkey…

Avinash Clarke, assistant secretary of the Complementary and Over-The-Counter Medicine at TGA, said the above during a keynote address at the Natural Products Futures Forum organized by the Southern Cross University’s National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine on Oct 23. Clarke was giving a presentation titled “Australian Regulation of Complementary Medicines: An update from the TGA”. There are currently 778 permissible indications under the listed medicines framework, which could be further increased. Health supplements are regulated as listed medicines, assessed listed medicines, or registered medicines in Australia. Listed medicines do not have to undergo premarket evaluation and can only use permitted…

Introducing more fiber into your diet can help with a multitude of pesky symptoms, and it can strengthen your bone and heart health. While beans are a great source of fiber, these healthy dinner recipes provide at least 6 grams of fiber through other ingredients, like lentils, sweet potatoes and avocado. Try our Fall Vegetable Stew or our Ground Turkey Fajita Bowls for a delicious, fiber-rich dinner that you’ll want to make again and again. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Fall Vegetable Stew Food: Sammy Mila, Photos: Jason Donnelly,…