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Hardly anyone uses this surprisingly simple fix for high blood pressure

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Eye Care, Heart Disease, Nutrition, Obesity, Pharmacology, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Despite strong evidence that salt substitutes can safely lower sodium intake and reduce high blood pressure, very few Americans use them. A new analysis of nearly 20 years of national health data found that usage peaked at just over 5% and then declined, even among those with hypertension. Researchers say this represents a major missed opportunity to improve heart health, especially since salt substitutes are inexpensive and effective.

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Smoking’s hidden gut bacteria trick may lead to new colitis treatments

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Colitis, Diet and Weight Loss, Diseases and Conditions, Gastrointestinal Problems, Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, Obesity, s Healthcare, Today&amp

For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates metabolites like hydroquinone that allow mouth bacteria—especially Streptococcus mitis—to settle in the gut. These bacteria spark an immune response that reduces inflammation in colitis but worsens Crohn’s. The findings open the door to new therapies using probiotics or targeted compounds that mimic smoking’s protective effects without its deadly risks.

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Scientists finally reveal the hidden mechanism linking alcohol to fatty liver

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Cancer, Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Healthy Aging, Pharmacology, Pregnancy and Childbirth, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Mayo Clinic scientists uncovered how excessive drinking triggers fatty liver disease by disrupting the enzyme VCP, which normally prevents harmful protein buildup on fat droplets in the liver. Alcohol blocks this protective process, allowing fat to accumulate and damage liver cells.

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Scientists discover microplastics deep inside human bones

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Diet and Weight Loss, Dieting and Weight Control, Fitness, Intelligence, Nutrition Research, s Healthcare, Skin Care, Social Psychology, Today&amp

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, brain tissue, and even bones, where they may weaken skeletal structure and accelerate cell aging. Recent studies suggest that these particles could worsen metabolic bone diseases like osteoporosis, a risk that’s especially concerning as fractures are projected to rise sharply in the coming decades.

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Scientists build micromotors smaller than a human hair

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Artificial intelligence, Diseases and Conditions, Eye Care, Internet, Mobile Computing, s Healthcare, Spintronics Research, Today&amp

Using laser light instead of traditional mechanics, researchers have built micro-gears that can spin, shift direction, and even power tiny machines. These breakthroughs could soon lead to revolutionary medical tools working at the scale of cells.

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Doctors warn of a stealth opioid 20x more potent than fentanyl

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Diseases and Conditions, Educational Policy, Medical Education and Training, Mental Health Research, Public Health, s Healthcare, Security and Defense, surveillance, Today&amp

Nitazenes, a powerful and largely hidden class of synthetic opioids, are quickly becoming a deadly factor in the overdose crisis. Over 20 times stronger than fentanyl, these drugs often go undetected on routine drug tests, making overdoses harder to diagnose and reverse. Cases from Tennessee reveal a disturbing pattern of fatalities, with nitazenes frequently mixed into counterfeit pills alongside fentanyl and methamphetamine.

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The hidden group that loses COVID protection fast

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, Allergy, amp, Healthy Aging, Infectious Diseases, Insomnia Research, Personalized Medicine, s Healthcare, Sleep Disorder Research, Today&amp, Viruses

Why do some people stay protected after vaccination while others quickly lose immunity? Researchers in Japan tracked over 2,500 people for 18 months and found four distinct immune response patterns. The so-called “rapid-decliners” looked strong at first but lost antibodies quickly, leaving them more vulnerable to infection.

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Goodbye colonoscopy? Simple stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers

September 22, 2025 0 Comments #039, amp, Developmental Biology, Diabetes, Diseases and Conditions, Invasive Species, Microbes and More, New Species, Personalized Medicine, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine learning to stool samples, they achieved a 90% detection rate—nearly matching colonoscopies, but with far less cost and discomfort. This breakthrough could revolutionize early cancer screening, helping catch the disease before it advances.

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Dirty water, warm trucks, and the real reason romaine keeps making us sick

July 25, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Bacteria, Diseases and Conditions, Endangered Plants, Foodborne Illness, Nature, New Species, s Healthcare, Today&amp

Romaine lettuce has a long history of E. coli outbreaks, but scientists are zeroing in on why. A new study reveals that the way lettuce is irrigated—and how it’s kept cool afterward—can make all the difference. Spraying leaves with untreated surface water is a major risk factor, while switching to drip or furrow irrigation cuts contamination dramatically. Add in better cold storage from harvest to delivery, and the odds of an outbreak plummet. The research offers a clear, science-backed path to safer salads—one that combines smarter farming with better logistics.

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Doctors used music instead of medication—what they saw in dementia patients was remarkable

July 25, 2025 0 Comments #039, Alternative Medicine, amp, Infant and Preschool Learning, Mental Health, Mental Health Research, music, Pregnancy and Childbirth, s Healthcare, Spirituality, Today&amp

A groundbreaking pilot in NHS dementia wards is using live music therapy—called MELODIC—to ease patient distress without relying on drugs. Developed by researchers and clinicians with input from patients and families, this low-cost approach embeds music therapists directly into care teams. Early results show improved patient wellbeing and less disruptive behavior, sparking hope for wider NHS adoption.