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15/08/2025

Your sugar intake is more likely to cause heart disease than your cholesterol levels, study shows.

In fact, added sugar more than doubles heart disease death risk — even if you’re not overweight.

A major 15-year study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that consuming high levels of added sugar significantly increases the risk of dying from heart disease.

This proved true regardless of weight, age, s*x, physical activity, or cholesterol levels.

Participants who got 25% or more of their daily calories from added sugar were more than twice as likely to die from heart disease as those consuming less than 10%. The risk rose steadily with higher sugar intake, even among people whose diets otherwise aligned with federal healthy eating guidelines.

The biggest culprits are sugar-sweetened beverages, which account for over a third of the added sugar in the average American diet, followed by desserts, candy, sweetened cereals, and fruit drinks. Researchers suspect excess sugar may raise blood pressure and trigger the liver to release harmful fats into the bloodstream—both risk factors for heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends women consume no more than 6 teaspoons (100 calories) of added sugar daily and men no more than 9 teaspoons (150 calories), but a single can of soda meets or exceeds those limits. Experts advise replacing sugary drinks with fruit-infused seltzer and choosing fruit-based or unsweetened desserts to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Source:
Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB. Added Sugar Intake and Cardiovascular Diseases Mortality Among US Adults. JAMA Intern Med. 2014;174(4):516–524.

14/08/2025

The human heart is a tireless machine, working around the clock to keep us alive. On average, it beats about 100,000 times every single day, quietly fueling every thought, movement, and breath we take. Over a year, that adds up to roughly 35 million beats a staggering reminder of just how much our bodies do for us without us even noticing.

Stretch that out over the course of an average 80-year lifespan, and you’re looking at an incredible 3 billion heartbeats. Through joy and heartbreak, rest and exertion, the heart never takes a break, adapting its rhythm to meet our body’s needs in real time.

It’s a statistic that not only inspires awe but also underscores the importance of heart health. After all, this faithful organ gives us billions of chances to live life to the fullest and it deserves our care in return. Source: Cardiovascular physiology data, American Heart Association.

08/08/2025

A revolutionary mRNA cancer vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Florida could reshape the future of cancer treatment. Unlike traditional therapies that rely on chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery, this vaccine teaches the body’s own immune system to identify and destroy cancer cells on its own.

What sets this vaccine apart is its ability to activate type-I interferons—immune system signals that sound the alarm and trigger a powerful response against cancer. Even more impressive is the phenomenon known as "epitope spreading," where the immune system begins attacking multiple targets within the tumor, delivering a comprehensive strike that stubborn cancers cannot easily escape.

The vaccine uses mRNA to instruct cancer cells to produce the PD-L1 protein, making hidden tumors visible to immune defenses. In mouse trials, this resulted in total tumor elimination and long-lasting protection from recurrence. Immune responses generated against one type of tumor were also effective against others, hinting at the future possibility of a universal cancer vaccine.

This game-changing discovery brings new hope to patients worldwide, especially those with aggressive or treatment-resistant cancers. It may mark the start of a new era in personalised, side-effect-free cancer therapy.

06/08/2025

For decades, the appendix was dismissed as a useless organ. Doctors removed it without hesitation, believing it served no real purpose in the human body. But groundbreaking research out of Duke University is now revealing a very different truth. The appendix is far from expendable. It might actually be one of your gut’s most important allies, packed with neural power and immune function that supports both digestion and brain health.

Scientists have found that the appendix contains over 200 million neurons, more than your spinal cord. These neurons are not just sitting idle. They are connected to complex networks that allow the appendix to operate semi-independently and communicate directly with the brain. That’s right: the appendix could function like a second brain in your gut, playing a crucial role in the gut-brain axis.

One of its most vital functions is serving as a safe house for beneficial bacteria. When your body experiences illness, especially something that wipes out your gut flora, the appendix acts as a reservoir to restore microbial balance. It also helps regulate immune responses and supports immune memory. In short, it is an unsung hero in maintaining your internal health ecosystem.

People who’ve had their appendix removed may notice long-term changes in digestion, increased vulnerability to intestinal infections, and even altered stress responses in the gut. This is pushing parts of the medical community to rethink the routine practice of removing the appendix during mild inflammation. Some hospitals now opt for antibiotic treatment when possible, choosing to preserve the organ’s function for long-term wellness.

If you no longer have your appendix, there’s still hope. You can support your gut-brain communication system by improving your microbiome through fermented foods like kimchi and kefir, taking high-quality probiotics, and incorporating nutrients like collagen, zinc, and bone broth to repair and protect your gut lining.

The appendix is not a leftover piece of biology. It’s a guardian of your gut and an essential part of your body’s internal communication network. Science is finally catching up with what the body has known all along.

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01/08/2025

Think brushing your teeth is just about avoiding cavities and bad breath? Think again. A major study involving over 1,500 hospitalized adults found a striking connection between bedtime brushing and heart health. Those who skipped brushing at night, or didn’t brush at all, faced significantly higher risks of cardiovascular events and even death compared to those who brushed before bed.

The science behind this is eye-opening. Oral bacteria don’t just stay in your mouth. When you sleep without brushing, these microbes multiply and can enter your bloodstream, triggering inflammation throughout the body. Chronic inflammation is a well-known contributor to heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions. In contrast, brushing at night helps clear harmful bacteria before they can do damage while you sleep.

Key findings from the study revealed that people who brushed only in the morning had notably worse outcomes. The group who brushed only at night had the best survival rates, with hazard ratios around 0.55 to 0.59. That’s nearly a 45 percent lower risk compared to non-brushers. Smoking, not surprisingly, made everything worse, especially for those who skipped brushing at night.

Brushing your teeth before bed may seem like a simple, even boring habit. But according to science, it could be one of the most powerful and affordable steps you can take to protect your cardiovascular health.

So next time you're tempted to crash without brushing, think of your heart, not just your teeth.

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21/07/2025

Despite what you may have heard online, a massive study of 45.7 million people just found that heart attacks and strokes *decreased* after COVID-19 vaccination.

🧪 The Results:

After 1st dose:
10% lower risk of arterial thromboses (heart attacks, strokes)

After 2nd dose or booster:
20% drop for Pfizer
27% drop for AstraZeneca

⚠️ Yes, some rare side effects like myocarditis and clotting disorders were confirmed — but they were extremely rare, and mainly occurred within weeks of the shot. Meanwhile, COVID-19 infection itself greatly increases cardiovascular risk for all people infected and death risk for older individuals and those with immune issues.

🗣️ Study author Dr. Samantha Ip says:
“This offers further support for the effectiveness and safety of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.”

source:
Ip, S., North, TL., Torabi, F. et al. Cohort study of cardiovascular safety of different COVID-19 vaccination doses among 46 million adults in England. Nat Commun 15, 6085

16/07/2025

Simply lifestyle conditions that boost your general health

01/07/2025

Aways have a stress free and happy life to enhance your general health

Chronic stress doesn’t just affect your mind — it triggers real physical symptoms.

Kindness toward yourself isn't just good for your mental health. It directly affects your physical well-being, and whether there's long-term damage.

Chronic stress and anxiety can manifest in the body in troubling ways, leading to symptoms like heart palpitations, headaches, digestive issues, insomnia, and even skin breakouts.

These are more than just discomforts; they’re signals from your body that something’s out of balance.

When you're overwhelmed, it's okay to pause.

Taking time to relax—whether through deep breathing, a short walk, or simply saying no—helps reset your nervous system and lowers stress hormones. By practicing self-compassion and prioritizing rest, you’re not just nurturing your mind—you’re giving your body the care it needs to stay healthy and resilient.

dive deeper https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body

01/07/2025

Scientists found a new surgical technique that allows implanting two retinal tissue grafts side by side in one eye, which could improve treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. The method uses a specially designed clamp to keep eye pressure steady and minimize damage during surgery. In animal studies, grafts containing retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells, which support the retina’s light-sensing parts, helped protect these cells and even regenerated tiny blood vessels essential for retina health.

The second graft, a control without RPE cells, did not protect the retina as well. This dual graft approach lets scientists compare treatments directly in the same eye, speeding up research. The RPE cells used come from patients’ blood cells converted into stem cells and grown in the lab. These findings support ongoing clinical trials aiming to restore vision in people with dry AMD, giving hope for better therapies to prevent or reverse vision loss.

25/06/2025

Stem cell research - the way to go in curing

BREAKING: Researchers just restored insulin production in Type 1 diabetes patients!

The treatment allowed the individuals to stop insulin therapy. We are literally talking about a cure for Type 1 diabetes!

Researchers infused 12 patients with pancreatic islet cells derived from stem cells in a procedure known as zimislecel, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

One year after the infusion, ten participants were able to stop insulin therapy entirely. The trial, led by University of Toronto surgeon Trevor Reichman, demonstrated that the implanted islet cells could produce insulin at safe, self-regulating levels — a critical milestone in managing the autoimmune condition.

While the treatment requires immunosuppressive therapy and carries some risk — including decreased kidney function and immune cell suppression — the stem cell infusion itself showed no serious side effects.

Two participants tragically died due to unrelated complications, but the success in restoring insulin function has advanced the therapy to phase 3 trials. With 8.4 million people worldwide affected by type 1 diabetes, this stem cell-based therapy offers a potentially transformative approach to restoring insulin production and reducing dependence on daily injections.

learn more https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2506549

23/06/2025

Scientists just discovered a new organ in the human body.

We thought we knew the human organs. We were wrong, and the full function of this organ is still being uncovered.

In a discovery that reshapes our understanding of human anatomy, scientists have officially recognized the mesentery as a new organ.

Once dismissed as a fragmented, minor structure in the abdominal cavity, new research shows that the mesentery is actually a continuous organ that holds the intestines in place.

This finding has been acknowledged in leading medical references like Gray’s Anatomy and is now part of standard medical education.

Led by Professor J Calvin Coffey in Ireland, the reclassification of the mesentery is more than just a naming change—it opens the door to a new medical field: mesenteric science.

Although its full functions are still being uncovered, researchers believe the mesentery plays a critical role in digestive health and disease. Studying it could lead to major breakthroughs in treating abdominal disorders, reminding us that even in the 21st century, the human body still holds secrets waiting to be discovered.

learn more https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(16)30026-7/abstract

19/10/2024

Great Scientific News. Will make Blood donation much easier 👍

Scientists Figured Out How to Convert Any Blood Type into the Universal Donor — Type O

This makes the blood compatible with almost everyone.

To achieve this, the scientists used enzymes obtained from bacteria present in the human gut to eliminate antigens from AB, A, and B blood, transforming it into type O.

This method has the potential to address the persistent shortage of blood globally. By using metagenomics, the team was able to separate bacterial genomes from the gut and test thousands of enzymes against A and B antigens.

The researchers identified an enzyme that could remove A antigens from red blood cells and combined it with another enzyme that removes B antigens, offering a way to convert AB, A, and B blood into type O. Nonetheless, the team needs to examine the converted blood in a living organism as unforeseen issues may arise. O negative blood type is relatively rare compared to the other blood types. It is only present in 1 out of 15 individuals.

People with such blood groups can donate blood to anyone with any blood type. Receiving blood from the wrong ABO group can trigger an immune response.