
Health Studies Hub
Your go-to source for daily breakdowns of the latest health, fitness, and nutrition research.
E-Cigarette Flavor Bans Spark Rise in Teen Cigarette Smoking.
In 2025, D Cheng and team analyzed data from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to study how state bans on flavored e-cigarettes affected vaping and smoking.
7,000 Steps a Day Slashes Death Risk by Nearly Half.
In 2025, Melody Ding and team from the University of Sydney analyzed 57 studies with over 160,000 people across multiple countries. They used data from wearable devices like pedometers to track daily steps, comparing health outcomes like death rates, heart disease, dementia, and depression against a baseline of 2,000 steps.
Big Pharma's Role in Spreading Wellness Misinformation.
In 2025, EMJ published a piece by Marc Beuttler analyzing pharmaceutical companies' role in wellness misinformation. It reviewed industry tactics, like funding influencers and pushing unproven supplements via social media, often bypassing strict regulations. Data showed $4.4 trillion in global wellness market spending, with pharma exploiting gaps in oversight.
“We Are Not Over Fat, We Are Under Muscled.”
This statement by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon isn’t just catchy—it’s scientifically sound. A 2024 Scientific Reports study analyzing nearly 11,000 adults found that a high lean mass to visceral fat ratio was tied to up to 88% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and significantly fewer cases of high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels.
High Omega‑6 Intake is Fueling Chronic Inflammation.
A 2018 editorial in Open Heart by DiNicolantonio & O’Keefe highlights that the typical Western diet—with high omega-6 and low omega-3 fats—promotes inflammation linked to heart disease and chronic illness. They stress the importance of keeping omega‑6/omega‑3 ratios low to reduce inflammatory signaling like platelet aggregation and oxidative stress.
Probiotics Don’t Just Help Digestion—They Help Everything.
Two 2025 studies in Frontiers in Nutrition show that probiotics do much more than just aid digestion—they can improve mental clarity, reduce inflammation, and support healthy weight and immune function for nearly everyone.
It’s Never Too Late to Add Years to Your Life—Just Move More.
A 2025 study analyzing 85 previous studies found that people who stay consistently active have a 30–40% lower risk of early death—especially from heart disease. Even those who start exercising later in life still see a 20–25% drop in mortality risk, showing it’s never too late to change your future.
Religious Belief Cuts Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Even Death.
A growing body of research from 2020 to 2025 shows that religion and spirituality offer powerful protection against depression, anxiety, and even chronic illness.
AI That Diagnoses Better Than Doctors Is Already Here.
A 2025 Microsoft study revealed that its AI system, MAI-DxO, correctly diagnosed 85% of complex medical cases—four times more accurately than experienced physicians.
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.
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.
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.
That “Fresh” Car Smell Could Be Harming Your Health.
New research reveals that car air fresheners—especially tree-shaped ones like Little Trees—emit dangerous chemicals such as VOCs and phthalates, which have been linked to respiratory issues, hormone disruption, reproductive problems, and even cancer. In a confined space like a car, exposure can be intense and long-lasting.