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Credit: PeopleImages/Getty Images Women who experience hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have significantly increased risk of developing serious heart disease or even dying within five years of giving birth. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect about 5-10% of pregnancies worldwide. They include four main types: chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia. The study was presented at the American Heart Association conference in New Orleans and included 218,141 live births, from 157,606 mothers that occurred from 2017-2024 in 22 Intermountain Health hospitals across the Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada regions of the U.S. In the study, 31,077 cases of hypertensive disorders…

Third Roundtable of Longevity Clinics will unite experts from all over the world to advance standards, training and collaboration in the growing longevity field. As the field of longevity medicine expands, a growing number of clinics are translating the science of aging into preventive and regenerative care. The annual Roundtable of Longevity Clinics – now entering its third year – has become a central meeting point for those guiding this transformation. Convened by the International Institute of Longevity and hosted at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California, the three-day event (6–8 December 2025) aims to bridge…

A study by Japanese researchers from the Shibaura Institute of Technology highlights how the astringent taste of flavanols — found in cocoa, tea, grapes, and berries — may help activate brain function and the nervous system by stimulating the gastrointestinal tract, despite lower bioavailability. The authors note their insights suggest that foods’ sensory properties are important for promoting human health.The team determined that flavanol intake in mice can trigger wide-ranging physiological responses resembling those induced by exercise — functioning as a moderate stressor that activates the central nervous system and enhances attention, arousal, and memory.“Stress responses elicited by flavanols in…

If you’ve grown bored with your usual routine of overnight oats or oatmeal for breakfast, these high-fiber recipes are delicious oat-free swaps. Even without oats, these morning meals still boast at least 6 grams of fiber per serving thanks to ingredients like avocados, fresh fruit, chia seeds and  whole grains. From our Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie and our High-Protein Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chia Pudding, we’ve got satisfying breakfasts that will bring a fresh start to your day. Love these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save them all with one click. It’s so easy—and free! Orange-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie Photographer: Morgan Hunt Ward,…

Sweet potatoes do raise blood sugar, but that’s a normal bodily response to eating carbohydrates.The fiber and resistant starch found in sweet potatoes helps make them a better choice for blood sugar than refined carbohydrates.How you serve your sweet potatoes matters. Leave the skin on, serve with protein and nonstarchy vegetables, and cool them after cooking. You may think starchy foods like sweet potatoes are off-limits if you’re trying to stabilize your blood sugars, but that’s not the case. “Someone with blood sugar issues does not need to avoid sweet potatoes, as the fiber in sweet potatoes can help with…

Credit: Kateryna Kon/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Scientists at the University of Glasgow developed a bioengineered bone marrow (BM) model that helped them to evaluate potential use of a combined CRISPR-CAR T cell therapy in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. The team claims the model, which incorporates human cells in a synthetic peptide hydrogel, allows researchers to generate new insights into potential therapies for the disease, and represents an important step forward in being able to carry out medical research without the use of animals. They suggest that the new bioengineered model delivered the kind of human-relevant insights and information…

Myth: Menopausal Hormone Therapy Is DangerousMenopausal hormone therapy (MHT) involves taking estrogen, progesterone, or a combination of both.[6] Mixed messages about MHT’s safety exemplify health science’s constant evolution, where new knowledge often challenges existing beliefs, Dr. Bazella says.“Science isn’t black and white; it’s full of gray areas where more study is needed,” Bazella says. “That’s why something seen as a myth today might have been considered new knowledge in the past — it’s all part of the process of learning and discovery.”In 2002, a study by the Women’s Health Initiative suggested that the use of combination (estrogen and progestin) MHT increased…

Sugary breakfasts are a common habit that can spike your blood sugar fast.Pair protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep blood sugar steady all morning.A balanced breakfast supports better focus, energy, and appetite control. It’s 8 a.m. and you’re already rushing. You grab a chocolate muffin and a hazelnut latte from your favorite cafe and dash off to work. Quick and easy, right? While convenient, a breakfast that’s loaded with added sugar can set your energy and blood sugar levels on a roller coaster ride that may leave you feeling worse than before eating it. “This roller coaster can lead…

With Thanksgiving around the corner, a well-planned trip to Costco can save you time, money and your peace of mind.From premade dips and pies to pantry staples like vanilla extract and potatoes, these finds can make your Thanksgiving dinner one to remember.A little planning and smart shopping can ease the stress and help you focus on good company. You’d think that after years of cooking for a living, I’d have Thanksgiving down to a science. But every year, I still find myself staring down at the sheer volume of prep work and feeling a little overwhelmed—especially with two young kids…

When asked what Moleculent’s cell-cell interaction mapping technology provides to translational researchers, CEO Olle Ericsson explained that it adds “a new layer of information,” specifically “analyzing how cells talk to each other and which cells talk to each other and decoding that information.” Specifically, “what receptors and ligands and pathways are cells actually using when they’re talking to each other and building up the tissues and organisms that we’re analyzing,” he said. That’s the next frontier, that “can have a transformational impact on how we understand human health.”  Moleculent officially opened its doors last year, raising $26 million in Series…