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Leptin: The Comeback Hormone Reshaping Weight Loss

Discovered 30 years ago, leptin is back in weight loss science. Research suggests new uses for the ‘satiety hormone’ in obesity care.

A study of 112,000 adults links eight common food additives — including sorbates, nitrites, and citric acid — to higher blood pressure risk.

Sauna and cold plunge benefits backed by research: cardiovascular health, inflammation, recovery, and what the science actually supports.

Time-restricted eating on a 16:8 schedule may aid weight loss and metabolic health. Here’s what the research actually shows.

Taurine levels drop sharply with age. Here’s what new research suggests about taurine, healthspan, and whether supplementation may slow aging.

New research suggests 560 to 610 minutes of weekly exercise may lower heart disease risk far more than the standard 150-minute guideline.

New research links seven common artificial sweeteners to faster cognitive decline and brain aging in adults. Here’s what scientists found.

Research suggests watermelon’s L-citrulline and lycopene may support healthy blood pressure and heart function. Here’s what the science says.

A new 2026 trial suggests peppermint oil may help lower blood pressure in mild hypertension. Here is what the evidence actually says.

The vagus nerve shapes calm, digestion, and inflammation. See what research says about breathwork, cold exposure, and supporting vagal tone.