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Gastrokine-1 (GKN1) is a stomach-specific protein that may play a role in treating obesity. Mice without GKN1 weighed less and had less body fat — despite consuming the same amount of food. Read more

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Moderate daily consumption (one cup) of leafy green vegetables that are nitrate-rich lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease by 15% in a large study of Danish adults. Read more

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Even a few weeks of exposure to air pollution impedes cognition and mental performance, including forest fires, smog, second-hand cigarette smoke, charcoal grills and traffic. Read more

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Intermittent fasting can be beneficial for reducing high blood pressure by reshaping the composition of gut microbiota in an animal model. Read more

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Focusing ultrasound waves through the skull may better diagnose and treat brain disorders, ranging from strokes to tumors to neurodegenerative diseases, at 100-fold faster rates than any other method. Read more

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The compound phenethyl isothiocyanate, found in watercress and some other cruciferous vegetables, reversed kidney problems associated with diabetes in mice. Read more

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Eating a diet high in pro-inflammatory foods, like refined carbohydrates, sugar, and omega-6 fats, or being obese increases the risk of males having testosterone deficiency. Read more

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An experimental drug reversed symptoms of Alzheimer's disease in mice by restarting a cellular cleaning process called chaperone-mediated autophagy that removes damaged proteins. Read more

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Women with back pain or anyone with severe back pain have an increased risk of mortality, possibly due to loss of motility, weight gain, or increased falls and fractures. Read more

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Light stimulation therapy helps restore memory and cognition and reduces the buildup of the toxic amyloid-β protein in the brain, possibly lowering the prevalence of neurodegenerative diseases. Read more

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Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants, iron, and fiber. Mice with fatty liver disease who supplemented with cocoa had less weight gain, inflammation, fat in their livers, DNA damage, and oxidative stress. Read more

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Older adults who spend more time on household chores showed bigger brain volume in the hippocampus, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health. Read more

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