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Artificial Sweetener Disrupts Appetite Signals

Artificial sweeteners can trick your brain.

Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California found the artificial sweetener sucralose increases activity in a region of the brain that regulates appetite and body weight.

, April 11, 2025


Poor Air Quality Can Slow You Down

If you think you run slower on hazy days, then you may be on to something.

Researchers from Brown University found poor air quality on the day of a marathon is directly tied to slower race times.

, December 30, 2024


Adding Trees to Neighborhoods Reduces Residents' Inflammation

Plant some trees if you want to reduce your inflammation.

Researchers at the University of Louisville found by planting trees in previously barren areas of neighborhoods they were able to lower the markers of inflammation found in the blood of residents.

, September 16, 2024


PFAS Linked to Poor Bone Health in Adolescents

You now have more reasons to protect yourself from PFAS

Scientists from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California have now found PFAS exposure in developing bodies is linked to lower bone mineral density which can lead to osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

, December 11, 2023


Selenium Helps Your Body Fight Pollution

Adding selenium to your diet may help you better deal with environmental toxins.

New research from Spain shows there is an ally in the form of the mineral selenium that can help your body’s defense system counteract the effects of pollution.

, November 13, 2023


Additives Found in 60% of American Foods

Looks like the food system is going away from its natural roots.

A recent study shows a full 60 percent of foods purchased by Americans contain technical food additives, a 10 percent increase in the past 20 years.

, May 31, 2023


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