HealthMicroplastics Found in 90% of Prostate Cancer Tumors, NYU Study Reveals
A new study found plastic particles in nearly all prostate tumors examined, with cancerous tissue containing 2.5 times more plastic than healthy tissue.
AuthorDash Hartwell
Health Science Editor
Dash Hartwell has spent 25 years asking one question: what actually works? With dual science degrees (B.S. Computer Science, B.S. Computer Engineering), a law degree, and a quarter-century of hands-on fitness training, Dash brings an athlete's pragmatism and an engineer's skepticism to health journalism. Every claim gets traced to peer-reviewed research; every protocol gets tested before recommendation. When not dissecting the latest longevity study or metabolic health data, Dash is skiing, sailing, or walking the beach with two very energetic dogs. Evidence over marketing. Results over hype.
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HealthMediterranean Diet Cuts Stroke Risk in Women by Up to 25%
A 21-year study of 105,000 women found that closely following the Mediterranean diet lowered overall stroke risk by 18%, with hemorrhagic stroke risk dropping 25%.
HealthEveryday Chemicals Are Destroying Your Gut Bacteria
A Cambridge study found 168 common chemicals in pesticides and plastics damage beneficial gut microbes, and some even trigger antibiotic resistance.
HealthFive Days Instead of Six Weeks: Rapid TMS Shows Promise for Depression
A UCLA study finds that five days of intensive TMS may relieve depression symptoms as effectively as the standard six-week protocol, opening doors for patients who can't commit to weeks of treatment.
HealthHidden Gut Bacteria CAG-170 Linked to Better Health
A global study of 11,000+ people across 39 countries found that a little-known group of gut bacteria called CAG-170 appears consistently in healthy individuals.
HealthYour Genes Shape 55% of Your Lifespan, New Study Finds
A landmark Science study upends decades of research, finding genetics account for over half of lifespan variation once accidental deaths are separated from biological aging.
HealthLow-Carb or Low-Fat? 200,000-Person Study Says You're Asking the Wrong Question
A 30-year JACC study of 198,473 adults found both low-carb and low-fat diets reduce heart disease risk, but only when built on whole foods. Unhealthy versions of either diet increase risk.
HealthKefir Plus Fiber Beats Omega-3 for Fighting Inflammation
A University of Nottingham study finds that pairing fermented kefir with prebiotic fiber reduces inflammation more effectively than omega-3 supplements or fiber alone.
HealthHearing Aids Cut Dementia Risk by 33%, Seven-Year Study Finds
A landmark seven-year study of nearly 2,800 Australian adults reveals hearing aids significantly reduced dementia risk, even when cognitive tests showed no measurable improvement.
HealthThe Nordic Diet: Scandinavian Eating Linked to 23% Lower Mortality
A 28-year study of 76,000 Swedes finds that following Nordic dietary guidelines cuts mortality by 23%. The diet also benefits the planet.
HealthFish Oil and Cancer: Why Your Genetics Determine the Outcome
New research reveals the ALOX15 enzyme decides whether omega-3 supplements fight colorectal cancer or potentially fuel it. Here's what it means.
HealthWalking After Meals: The Simple Habit That Transforms Blood Sugar
A 10-minute walk after eating reduces glucose spikes by up to 17%. Here's exactly when, how long, and how fast to walk for optimal blood sugar control.