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02/02/2026

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Historical evidence uncovered in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that the sugar industry once paid influential scientists to shift blame for heart disease away from sugar and toward cholesterol and animal fat. In the mid-20th century, as rates of heart disease began rising, internal documents reveal that major sugar groups funded research designed to downplay sugar’s role in inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, and cardiovascular damage. As a result, decades of public health messaging focused almost entirely on fat, allowing sugar consumption to grow without scrutiny.
Researchers found that key studies funded by the industry selectively highlighted data that supported their preferred narrative while ignoring evidence linking sugar to heart stress, insulin resistance, and obesity. This shaped global dietary guidelines for generations, influencing everything from school lunches to grocery products. Many experts believe this delay in recognizing sugar’s impact contributed to modern epidemics of diabetes, fatty liver disease, and metabolic syndrome.
The findings serve as a reminder that scientific integrity must be protected from corporate influence. Today, independent research clearly shows that excessive sugar intake drives inflammation, damages arteries, disrupts metabolic health, and plays a major role in cardiovascular disease.
Understanding this history empowers people to make more informed choices. True heart health depends on focusing less on outdated myths and more on balanced nutrition, whole foods, and science free from industry manipulation.

30/01/2026

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08/01/2026

The pressure of a remedial massage is certainly worth the reward ✨

08/01/2026

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07/01/2026

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28/12/2025

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25/12/2025

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19/12/2025

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19/12/2025

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Japan has officially reached a milestone that’s turning heads around the world — nearly 100,000 of its citizens are now 100 years old or older.

18/12/2025

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A daily dose of dark chocolate lowers blood pressure and protects arteries.

A large review led by researchers at the University of Surrey suggests that flavan-3-ols—natural compounds found in tea, cocoa, dark chocolate, apples, and grapes—can modestly lower blood pressure and support vascular health. Analyzing data from 145 randomized controlled trials, the team found that regular intake of flavan-3-ol–rich foods led to meaningful reductions in blood pressure, particularly among people with elevated or high readings. In some participants, the magnitude of blood pressure reduction was comparable to that achieved with certain blood pressure medications, underscoring the potential of diet as an adjunct tool in cardiovascular prevention and management.

Beyond blood pressure, flavan-3-ols were shown to improve endothelial function, enhancing the performance of the inner lining of blood vessels independently of any change in blood pressure. This suggests broader cardiovascular benefits, such as better regulation of blood flow and reduced vascular strain. Lead author Professor Christian Heiss emphasized that while these findings are promising, flavan-3-ol–rich foods should not replace prescribed treatments or professional medical advice. Instead, modest daily amounts of tea, dark chocolate, apples, or cocoa powder may be a practical and enjoyable addition to a balanced diet, supporting heart health as part of an overall healthy lifestyle, especially in individuals at higher cardiovascular risk.

References

News-Medical. (2025, May 13). Flavan-3-ols in tea and chocolate can lower blood pressure. News-Medical.net.

University of Surrey. (2025). Flavan-3-ols and blood pressure: Findings from randomized controlled trials. University of Surrey.

18/12/2025

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⚠️ It's plastic clothing directly on the skin — and research shows it’s a huge health problem.

Polyester, one of the world’s most common clothing materials, may carry hidden health risks beyond its environmental toll.

Made from petroleum-based plastic, polyester often contains chemical additives like phthalates — compounds linked to endocrine disruption.

When worn directly on the skin, these chemicals can potentially leach into the body, raising concerns about long-term exposure. Adding to this is the issue of microplastic shedding: each wash releases tiny plastic fibers into the water system, contributing to widespread pollution in oceans and food chains.

Beyond the chemical concerns, early research suggests polyester may impact human fertility through electrostatic and biological effects. Animal studies, particularly with dogs, have shown decreased fertility associated with prolonged contact with polyester garments — an effect that reversed after the clothing was removed. The synthetic fabric can generate persistent electrostatic fields, and although the full biological impact of this is still being studied, the preliminary findings raise important questions. As polyester continues to dominate the global wardrobe, deeper research is urgently needed to understand the full extent of its impact on human health.

Source: Shafik, A., & El-Sibai, O. (2001). Effect of different types of textile fabric on spermatogenesis. European Urology, 39(3), 311–315.

13/12/2025

Science just found rare, medicinal compounds in cannabis.

Most cannabis growers discard the plant’s leaves after harvest—but new research suggests they might be throwing away chemical gold.

Scientists at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare class of compounds called flavoalkaloids in cannabis leaves, marking the first time these bioactive molecules have ever been found in the plant.

Known for their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, flavoalkaloids are extremely rare in nature and may have medical potential in treating conditions like cancer and chronic inflammation.

Using advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry, researchers analyzed three strains of cultivated cannabis and identified 79 different phenolic compounds—25 of which were previously unknown in cannabis. Sixteen of the most intriguing, the flavoalkaloids, appeared mostly in the leaves of one specific strain. This breakthrough flips conventional cannabis science on its head, which has long focused on the well-known cannabinoids THC and CBD found in the buds. The study opens a new frontier in cannabis research and suggests that what’s long been considered waste might hold powerful therapeutic potential.

Source: Muller, M. et al. (2025). “Comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatographic analysis of Cannabis phenolics…” Journal of Chromatography A.