Americans’ demand for ‘protein-maxxing’ isn’t slowing down as GLP-1s sweep country Increased use of GLP-1s fueled current protein craze, report finds The Independent UK · Sep 7
Australian Formula Maker Wins Permanent US Market Authorization for Three Products Amid Fresh Infant Safety Scrutiny Bubs Australia says the FDA granted permanent authorization for three infant formulas, ending a temporary pathway created during the 2022 shortage. Medical Daily · Sep 7
10 Yogurt Brands That Pack More Protein Without a Ton of Added Sugar Walking down the grocery store dairy aisle can feel like navigating a minefield of conflicting health claims, bright packaging, and nutritional fine print. Yogurt holds a well-deserved reputation as a health food powerhouse, offering live probiotics, gut support, and calcium. Yet many commercial tubs marketed as healthy breakfast options hide… Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 7
Inside the brain: Rethinking the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. For many years, researchers believed that its main cause was a buildup of toxic proteins. But recent findings suggest that the problem may have another origin, specifically in the bloodstream. The Conversation · Sep 7
A Rare Brain Disease That Never Had a Treatment Now Has One After First Federal Approval The FDA approved Zanvastro, the first treatment for Alexander disease, a rare neurological disorder affecting fewer than one in a million people. Medical Daily · Sep 7
4 Eating Patterns During Pregnancy You Should Know Pregnancy often comes with one simple question: “What should I eat?” But researchers are increasingly looking beyond individual foods and studying the bigger picture: how foods are eaten together as daily dietary patterns. One large study identified four distinct patterns among women around conception, ranging from diets high in fruits,… MyLifeXP · Sep 7
Why Cats Cannot Survive on a Vegetarian Diet: The Taurine Deficiency Every Pet Owner Must Know What Obligate Carnivore Actually MeansThe word obligate is doing serious work in that phrase. An obligate carnivore is not an animal that prefers meat the way a dog might prefer it over vegetables. It is an animal whose metabolic machinery has, over millions of years of evolution, outsourced certain critical… Times Life · Sep 7
Roti, Dal, and Dogs: What Indian Home-Cooked Meals Provide and the Nutrients They Miss What dal and roti actually contributeDal, whether toor, moong, or masoor, delivers plant protein, B vitamins, and soluble fibre. For a dog eating a plain, unsalted version, that protein does count toward daily requirements. A medium-sized dog needs roughly 18 to 25 grams of protein per 100 grams of dry… Times Life · Sep 6
Chocolate, Onion, Garlic, Grapes: What These Indian Kitchen Staples Do to Your Dog What Chocolate Actually Does Inside a DogTheobromine, the alkaloid that gives chocolate its bitterness, is processed by human liver enzymes in about 20 minutes. A dog's metabolism takes six to twelve times longer. That gap is what makes a post-celebration mithai box left on a low table a medical emergency.… Times Life · Sep 6
Protein Mini Scooper: Small packs, big push to make nutrition affordable Companies are introducing smaller, affordable protein food packs to boost consumption. These convenient options cater to discerning Indian consumers seeking more protein. Brands are making protein-rich foods accessible through smaller formats and lower entry prices. Even naturally protein-rich foods are being packaged in smaller, economical portions. This market shift prioritizes… The Economic Times · Sep 5
Scientists Find Protein That May Explain Why Fatty Liver Can Progress To Inflammation, Scarring And Serious Liver Damage Researchers identified EFHD1 as a protein that may drive liver injury by triggering a misplaced antiviral response in stressed liver cells. Medical Daily · Sep 4
First Treatment Ever Approved for Alexander Disease Targets the Protein Buildup Behind the Rare Brain Disorder FDA approved Zanvastro for Alexander disease, the first therapy for a rare fatal brain disorder that has only ever had supportive care. Medical Daily · Sep 4
The workout recovery techniques backed by science – and the ones that are just hype Finishing a tough workout always feels good. That is, until a few hours later when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in. This discomfort can linger for days – making easy, everyday tasks a challenge. The Conversation · Sep 4
What Daily Antacid Use Does to Your Bones, Calcium Levels, and Nutrient Absorption The Mechanism Nobody Explains at the PharmacyStomach acid is not the enemy. It activates pepsin, sterilises ingested pathogens, and, critically, converts dietary calcium from its insoluble form into a soluble one the intestine can actually absorb. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like omeprazole and pantoprazole, and to a lesser extent H2… Times Life · Sep 4
Medical Daily · Sep 3 A Lung Cell Textbooks Call Short Lived Turned Out to Survive Four Months, and It May Fix Nasal Flu Shots Rochester researchers found long-lived lung monocytes that sustain immune memory, and a protein they make boosted a nasal flu vaccine in mice.
Clever Dude · Sep 3 Higher Levels of This Common Nutrient Were Linked to Nearly a Year Less of Life for Men Amino acids do a lot of heavy lifting in the body, but one common amino acid has landed in an unexpectedly awkward spot. A recent study linked higher circulating levels of tyrosine with a shorter lifespan in men, with the researchers estimating an association of about 0.91 fewer years of…
Woman & Home · Sep 3 What is Celora™ Vita? The new injectable treatment that restores your skin from within It's not another treatment that corrects what's already changed - it's one that feeds skin the building blocks it needs to keep functioning well in the first place.
Tom’s Guide · Sep 3 I've been taking creatine for almost 3 months, and here's exactly what's happened to my body We tested what taking creatine regularly does for your body and how it makes you feel, plus the reported benefits.
The Independent UK · Sep 3 From smarter protein and fibre to fewer UPFs: Five easy diet changes for new season energy SEPTEMBER RESET: After a summer of disrupted routines, September is a chance to reset without detoxes or deprivation. Hannah Twiggs asks nutritionists which five changes really help with energy – from smarter protein and fibre to better carbs and fewer UPFs
Times Life · Sep 2 4 Ancient Ayurvedic Morning Habits That Improve Digestion Better Than Supplements Why Agni, Not Acid, Is the Real MetricAyurvedic medicine does not treat digestion as a chemical process to be corrected with pills. It treats it as a fire, agni, that must be maintained at the right intensity. Too weak, and food ferments rather than digests. Too strong, and inflammation follows.…
Times Life · Sep 2 What Indian Hair Oiling Routines Get Right, And the One Step That Causes Breakage The ritual is older than your grandmother's grandmother, and it mostly worksWeekly oiling has been a fixture of Indian hair care for centuries, and the science behind it holds up. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science found that coconut oil, the base of most traditional champi…
Times Life · Sep 2 What Your Deep Sleep Cycles Reveal About Brain Health, Memory, and Cognitive Aging The Brain's Cleaning Shift Only Runs at NightDuring deep sleep, specifically the slow-wave stage that dominates the first half of the night, your brain activates a waste-clearance system called the glymphatic network. Cerebrospinal fluid pulses through channels around your neurons, flushing out metabolic byproducts that build up during waking hours.…
Times Life · Sep 1 6 Ways Chronic Pollution Exposure in Indian Cities Is Accelerating Neurological Decline 1. Fine particulate matter crosses the blood-brain barrierPM2.5 particles, the ultrafine pollutants that define Delhi's winter smog, are small enough to pass directly from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there into the brain. A 2023 study published in The Lancet Planetary Health found that long-term exposure to PM2.5…
MyLifeXP · Aug 31 Does Weather Really Change Your Hair? Find Out Why It Happens One morning your hair is smooth, shiny and behaving itself. The next morning, it is frizzy, flat, greasy or somehow all four at once. No, your hair has not suddenly developed an attitude. The weather may be partly responsible. Hair responds to its surroundings. Humidity can make strands swell and…
The Times of India · Aug 31 In the 1600s, people in Osaka ate dozens of species of fish, mammals and plants; 400 years later scientists found the evidence trapped in their teeth Teeth unearthed in Osaka have unveiled a diverse dietary landscape of commoners, revealing that their dental calculus held traces of proteins from fish, mammals, and plants. This discovery suggests that they enjoyed access to a variety of foods, including terrestrial meats, thanks to Osaka's strategic position as a distribution center.…