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Chinese senior woman looking outside. Exposure to famine in utero can have a lifelong impact on the risk of catching infectious diseases, according to a study investigating the repercussions of a major food crisis in mid-twentieth century China. The research into the Great Chinese Famine, which lasted from around 1958 to 1962, also showed that this vulnerability passed down through generations. The findings demonstrate the lifelong effects of prenatal famine exposure on the body and suggest adequate prenatal nutrition could reduce the burden of infectious diseases through generations. “Our study highlights the long-term and intergenerational impacts of large-scale societal shocks…
Valerie’s yummy 4-ingredient anti-inflammatory dessert is chia pudding. She uses a flavored protein shake as her liquid, plus blackberries and gut-healthy yogurt on top. Chia seeds have omega-3 fatty acids that may help lower inflammation. If there’s anyone we trust to give us a classic recipe that they’ve been enjoying for years, it’s Valerie Bertinelli. We loved her favorite old-fashioned snack, and now the actor and Food Network host has another simple recipe to share. Bertinelli shared an easy dessert that only takes four ingredients to make. It’s customizable, tasty and may even help reduce inflammation. Here’s what she had…
1. Association for Size Diversity and HealthFounded in 2003, the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) is a nonprofit organization and the steward of the Health at Every Size (HAES) principle, which is a weight-inclusive healthcare model.ASDAH’s mission is to educate and advocate for antidiscrimination against body weight. Not only does the ASDAH work to eliminate body shaming and discrimination — it also opposes the body mass index (BMI), a measurement based on body weight and height, as a measurement of health. Learn more about this movement through the organization’s Abolish the BMI Coalition.Paid members of ASDAH can connect…
Cleanrooms aren’t as clean as you may think. New research has found multiple taxonomic groups of microbial signatures that escaped detection by conventional, culture-dependent monitoring methods. While these signals reflect relative abundance based on DNA sequencing rather than viable counts, several of the 28 dominant groups—each contributing at least 5% of the detected microbial composition—underscore that previously invisible contaminants can be present even in highly controlled environments. “The findings highlight the need for complementary monitoring strategies that go beyond colony-forming units and particle counts, and for advancing detection methods capable of identifying risks before therapeutic products reach patients,” Mitsuru Mizuno,…
AGC Biologics and Repair Bio partner to develop an mRNA therapy that shrinks arterial plaques and reduces heart attack risk. Global CDMO AGC Biologics has entered into a new partnership with Repair Biotechnologies to develop an mRNA therapeutic that targets one of the world’s deadliest heart risks and medicine’s most stubborn challenges: atherosclerosis. The therapy is designed to rapidly stabilize and reduce dangerous plaque deposits in major blood vessels, addressing the underlying driver of heart attacks and strokes – conditions responsible for an estimated 27% of all human mortality [1]. The collaboration highlights Repair Bio’s work on intracellular cholesterol breakdown,…
This is a flavorful, hearty one-dish meal that’s easy to prepare with minimal cleanup—perfect for busy weeknights.This dish contains protein, veggies, whole grains, beans and dairy for a complete meal. Instead of chicken thighs, you can add shredded rotisserie chicken toward the end of cooking. Our Chicken Fajita Rice Bake is a weeknight-friendly recipe that is sure to please everyone. Protein-rich chicken thighs are nestled in a bed of colorful bell peppers, gut-healthy pinto beans and fiber-rich rice, spiced up with flavorful shortcuts like a delicious seasoning blend and canned diced tomatoes and chiles. It’s all baked with a melty topping…
Dairy drinks will be hit by the soft drinks levy and private funding will be used to help with the development of hundreds of new GP led health centres.These policies have been announced ahead of the 2025 budget, to be revealed in full tomorrow.In what has been dubbed the “milkshake tax” ministers announced the soft drinks levy would be extended to packaged milkshakes, sweetened yoghurt drinks, and ready-to-drink coffees to raise more revenue and tackle obesity.Health secretary Wes Streeting said, “The levy has already shown that when industry cuts sugar levels, children’s health improves. So we’re going further. A healthier…
Speaking with NutraIngredients after his presentation at the Nutra Healthspan Summit in London, Professor David Furman, bioinformatics core director at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, discussed a $5 million clinical trial that involved 750 participants and focused on different immunotypes. “There’s around 10 different immunotypes,” he explained. “So, for each one of these immunotypes, we design a specific formulation. Halfway through, we were running our interim analysis, and it turns out that we were not powered enough to detect signal over placebo. “So, that’s kind of one of the take home messages of my talk is the Hawthorne…
Most of us brush off constipation as a minor inconvenience, something that’ll work itself out eventually. But backed-up digestion doesn’t just affect your bathroom habits. It can drain your energy, fog your brain, dull your skin, and even weaken your immune response. Your gut isn’t isolated; it’s connected to nearly every system in your body.
The work of COP30 president André Corrêa do Lago and Brazil’s environment minister Marina Silva must continue at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey.Credit: Pablo Porciuncula/AFP/GettyThe 30th United Nations climate conference, COP30, ended on Saturday evening with an agreement between the 195 participating nations. The United States, which pulled out of the 2015 Paris climate agreement at the start of the year, did not send a delegation. This no-show of the world’s second-largest carbon emitter was not the only disappointment. The meeting, which was held in Belém, Brazil, has done little to make progress, with the decisions made and the eight-page final…