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In the world of nutrition and fitness, the chicken breast is often hailed as the “gold standard” of lean protein. Whether you are a bodybuilder looking to pack on muscle, a marathon runner fueling for recovery, or someone simply trying to lose weight while maintaining lean mass, the chicken breast is likely a staple in your refrigerator. However, a common point of confusion for many patients and athletes I work with is the specific math behind the macros. How much protein is in a chicken breast? Is it 30 grams? 50 grams? Does the answer change if it is grilled…
The educational content in this post, elaborated in collaboration with Biocodex Microbiota Institute, was independently developed and approved by the GMFH publishing team and editorial board. Uncovering functional resilience in the gut microbiome Antibiotic therapy, though essential in modern medicine, remains one of the most powerful disruptors of the human gut ecosystem. Beyond depleting microbial diversity, antibiotics dismantle the intricate metabolic network that sustains intestinal homeostasis. Restoring these functions—rather than merely recolonizing bacteria—has emerged as a central challenge in microbiome therapeutics1. The recent study by Huang et al. (2025, Gut Microbes)2 for the first time demonstrates that the probiotic yeast…
Grant writing is a core part of scientists’ careers. This skill shapes their funding ability and, in turn, their research capacity. However, many researchers find when they set out to write their first grant that they aren’t prepared for this particular task.Nicole Coufal studies how genetics and the environment interact during neurological injury and neuroimmunology. As an early-career researcher in 2019, she took UCSD’s Grant Writing Course to prepare to submit her first R01.Kyle Dykes/UC San Diego Health SciencesFor example, Nicole Coufal, today a physician-scientist at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), worked on stem cells for her graduate…
New study shows APOE genetics may explain up to 90% of Alzheimer’s risk, which may help in reshaping prevention strategies. If Alzheimer’s prevention has felt like a moving target, APOE may be the clearest bullseye yet. Now, a new study suggests common variants of the APOE gene may account for up to 90% of Alzheimer’s disease risk at the population level, reframing genetics as a central driver of one of aging’s most feared conditions. Led by researchers at University College London, the findings strengthen the case for prevention strategies that treat Alzheimer’s not as a bolt-from-the-blue diagnosis, but as a…
Shares of Qiagen (NYSE: QGEN) this past week returned to trading in the $50 per-share range after three years mostly lumbering between the high $30s and mid $40s. Investors flocked back to the stock after Bloomberg News reported that the provider of biotech workflow solutions was evaluating strategic options that include a potential sale—a report attributed to unnamed sources—amid fresh interest from would-be buyers in acquiring the company. According to the report, Qiagen “has held talks with several possible buyers in recent weeks, including some U.S. strategics” or companies whose product portfolios make them a strategic fit with the potential takeover…
As a physician specializing in public health, I have seen firsthand the consequences of “guessing” when it comes to food safety. Chicken is one of the most versatile proteins in the modern diet, but it is also one of the most susceptible to bacterial colonization. One of the most common questions I receive from patients and meal-preppers alike is: “How long is chicken good in the fridge?” Whether you are dealing with a raw pack of breasts from the grocery store, a half-eaten rotisserie chicken, or a pot of homemade soup, the biological clock is ticking from the moment that…
When it comes to lunchtime staples, few dishes are as ubiquitous as chicken salad. You find it at high-end bistro brunches, in plastic containers at gas stations, and tucked into sandwiches at office meetings. The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. In the world of nutrition, “healthy” is a relative term that depends heavily on ingredients, preparation methods, and your personal health goals. At its best, chicken salad is a high-protein, nutrient-dense powerhouse. At its worst, it can be a hidden “calorie bomb” loaded with saturated fats and hidden sugars. In this comprehensive guide, we will break down the…
At wit’s end after a publisher ignored her repeated requests for a correction, Ursula Bellut-Staeck took the extreme step of issuing her own retraction. But is that even a thing? Bellut-Staeck, an independent researcher from Berlin, Germany, submitted a paper to SCIREA Journal of Clinical Medicine last spring after receiving an invitation from the journal. The article, about mechanotransduction and the impact of infrasound and vibrations, was published June 16.1 But when Bellut-Staeck realized her affiliation as listed on the article needed changing, she contacted the journal to request a correction. The problem, she said, was linguistic. Because she didn’t…
A new blood-based signature predicts type 2 diabetes years ahead, offering a path to precision prevention. If prevention is the whole point, we need earlier warning lights – not just the usual suspects. A new study has identified a blood-based metabolite “signature” that can predict type 2 diabetes risk years in advance, and in some cases more accurately than traditional indicators such as BMI and family history. Led by scientists at Mass General Brigham and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, the work supports a shift toward precision prevention strategies that read cardiometabolic risk directly from metabolic biology – with obvious…
The human gut is home to trillions of beneficial microbes that play important roles in health. While disruptions to this delicate gut microbiome community of bacteria and viruses have been linked to obesity, asthma, cancer, and other illnesses, quick diagnostic tools to identify changes to the microbiome that might be addressed to treat such conditions are lacking. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WashU Medicine) and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have now shown that disease-associated bacteria in the gut can be detected through exhaled breath. They found that chemicals released by gut microbes and captured…