Health Studies Hub
Your go-to source for daily breakdowns of the latest health, fitness, and nutrition research.
Even Low Doses of Glyphosate Can Trigger Cancer.
A groundbreaking 2-year controlled study on rats—considered the gold standard for cancer research—found that even “safe” levels of glyphosate exposure caused multiple types of cancer, including leukemia, liver, thyroid, kidney, and brain tumors.
Strength Training Is Fat-Burning Power in Disguise.
A systematic review and meta-analysis from the University of New South Wales (2021) examined 58 studies with 3,000 beginner participants and found that pure strength training alone led to around 1.4% total body fat loss—almost identical to what you’d see from cardio.
Children’s Health Starts in the School Cafeteria.
A 2025 review in Nutrients by Tur & González-Gross highlights how school environments—especially meals and physical activity programs—directly shape the long-term nutrition and fitness habits of children and adolescents.
More Than One Drink a Day Can Wreck Your Period.
A 2015 prospective cohort study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition followed 259 women and found that those who drank more than one drink per day had a 49% increased risk of heavy menstrual bleeding.
Curcumin Can Help Lower Blood Sugar in Just 12 Weeks.
A 2025 double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Lamichhane et al. in Nutrients found that elderly prediabetic adults taking 80 mg/day of curcumin for 12 weeks saw significant reductions in HbA1c, a key marker of long-term blood sugar control.
Psoriasis May Be a Sign of Dangerous Metabolic Issues.
A 2025 report in EMJ Dermatology highlights growing evidence that severe psoriasis is strongly linked to metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, and unhealthy blood fats.
Your Spit Could Predict Cancer, Heart Disease, and More.
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country (2025) have discovered that saliva contains hundreds of DNA methylation markers linked to major diseases—including cancer, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson’s.
Organic Food Isn’t Just About Pesticides—It Signals a Healthier Life.
A 2024 cross-sectional study in Nutrients by Havemann-Nies et al. analyzed nearly 10,000 German adults and found that those who regularly ate organic food had healthier diets overall—higher in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fiber, and lower in sugar, saturated fat, and ultra-processed foods.
Green Tea Could Naturally Boost Testosterone Levels.
A 2025 study cited in Muscle & Fitness by the National Library of Medicine found that drinking green tea daily for 20 years raised testosterone levels by 30% in men compared to non-drinkers.
Regular Napping Could Protect Your Brain From Aging.
A 2023 study by Paz V et al. linked regular daytime napping to larger brain volume. Analyzing 378,932 people aged 40-69 from the UK Biobank, researchers used Mendelian randomization to find that those genetically prone to napping had brains 15.8 cm³ larger, equivalent to 2.6-6.5 years less brain aging.
Stevia Is Marketed as Healthy—But It Acts Like Birth Control.
Stevia is marketed as a natural, plant-based, zero-calorie sweetener—but multiple studies suggest it might act more like birth control than a harmless sugar alternative.
Ashwagandha Boosts Mood, Sleep, and Brainpower.
Ashwagandha, a powerful herb used in traditional medicine, has been shown in a 2025 review to help reduce stress, fatigue, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. It also supports better sleep and sharper mental focus, boosting overall feelings of well-being—even for older adults aged 60–85.
Pesticide Exposure May Be Undermining Your Heart Health.
A 2025 analysis in Frontiers in Nutrition by He, Wang & Li used data from 12,432 U.S. adults to link specific pesticide chemicals—including the herbicide 2,4-D, organophosphates, and glyphosate—to poorer overall cardiovascular health.
Hot Tubs May Be Better Than Saunas for Heart and Immunity.
A 2025 study from the University of Oregon’s Bowerman Sports Science Center found that soaking in a hot tub raised core temperature the most, triggering stronger cardiovascular and immune responses—like increased heart output, improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and boosted white blood cells—compared to saunas.
Vitamin C Reactivates Your Skin’s “Youth Genes.”
A 2025 study at Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology found that applying vitamin C to aged skin flips on genes responsible for regenerating skin cells—resulting in noticeably thicker, more resilient skin.
Omega‑3s Supercharge Strength, Speed, and Brainpower.
A 2025 randomized controlled trial in Nutrients by University of Stanford tested omega‑3 supplementation plus resistance training vs. training alone in 30 healthy, active adults.
Squats Every Hour Are Stronger Than a Walk for Metabolic Health.
A 2024 randomized controlled trial at Zhejiang University had participants either sit all day, do one 30‑minute walk, or take 3‑minute walking or squatting breaks every 45 minutes. The walking and squatting groups saw significantly better post-meal blood sugar control, with squats and walks far outperforming sitting and even surpassing the single walk.
Glass Bottles May Be Flooding Your Drink With Plastic.
A 2025 French study from ANSES found that glass-bottled beverages—like soda, lemonade, iced tea, and beer—contain around 100 microplastic particles per liter, which is 5 to 50 times more than plastic or metal bottles.
Zapping Aged Cells Could Revolutionize Aging Research.
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University (2025) have unveiled a label-free technique using electric fields to pinpoint aged (senescent) human cells. By monitoring how skin cells respond to alternating electric fields, they can now identify cellular aging fast and without harmful dyes.
Eating Eggs Might Be the Key to a Stronger Gut Barrier.
A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in Nutrients by Sultan et al. analyzed multiple studies on egg consumption and digestive outcomes. They found that eating eggs (up to one per day) can improve gut permeability, reduce inflammation, and may even help balance gut bacteria.