Can happy feelings trigger eating too? Researchers explored both sides of emotional eating

by rss feed | Oct 26, 2026 | News Feeds

Among 3,834 members of weight-management programs, greater recent weight loss was associated with less emotional eating, fewer food cravings, and better mood. Participants identified distraction, meal planning, healthier food swaps, and group support as helpful...

Beer, wine or spirits: A large study finds different mortality patterns for each

by rss feed | Oct 26, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers analyzed data from 340,924 UK Biobank participants and found that high total alcohol consumption was associated with greater all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, while moderate consumption was linked to increased cancer mortality. Beer/cider...

Women in perimenopause report more anxiety than other menopausal groups

by rss feed | Oct 25, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers reviewed 21 studies involving 24,523 women and found that perimenopausal and postmenopausal women had higher odds of reporting anxiety symptoms than premenopausal women. Their meta-analysis of 15 studies found the highest odds during perimenopause, but the...

Rome changed Iberia’s ancestry more than the migrations that followed

by rss feed | Oct 25, 2026 | News Feeds

Researchers analyzed ancient DNA from 243 individuals who lived in Iberia between 100 and 800 CE, alongside data from 58 previously studied individuals, to examine how Roman rule and early medieval migrations affected population ancestry. They found substantial...

Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk when added to immunotherapy

by rss feed | Oct 24, 2026 | News Feeds

Adding a personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine to immunotherapy after surgery for high-risk melanoma reduced the risk of recurrence or death by 42%, according to results from the phase 3 INTerpath-001 trial presented at the ESMO Congress 2026. Read Original...