{ "entity": "GymNews", "subtitle": "An eCorp Venture", "domain": "gymnews.com", "vertical": "Health & Wellness", "count": 18, "generated_at": "2026-07-18T17:56:30.254Z", "articles": [ { "title": "Popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260717033213.htm", "summary": "Several popular sugar substitutes may not be as harmless as they seem. Adults who consumed the most artificial sweeteners showed substantially faster declines in memory and thinking, especially if they were under 60 or had diabetes. The highest intake was linked to cognitive agin", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:55:57 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Intermittent fasting helped people keep weight off for a year", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260718010154.htm", "summary": "A 12-week intermittent fasting program produced weight-loss benefits that were still visible a year later. Participants who ate within an eight-hour window maintained more weight loss than those who followed their usual longer eating schedule. Both early and late eating windows w", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:59:33 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Mediterranean diet may activate tiny proteins that protect the heart and brain", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023605.htm", "summary": "The Mediterranean diet may influence aging through tiny proteins produced inside the cell’s mitochondria. Older adults who followed the diet most closely had higher levels of humanin and SHMOOSE, which have been linked to heart and brain protection. Olive oil, fish, legumes, and ", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:24:14 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Tiny plastics in drinking water may be making dangerous bacteria stronger", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225532.htm", "summary": "Tiny plastic particles in drinking water may be doing more than contaminating the environment. New research suggests nanoplastics can actually help harmful bacteria survive by strengthening the slimy biofilms they form inside water systems. These tougher biofilms become more resi", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:14:10 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Scientists tested 39 sweeteners and found unexpected gut effects", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023552.htm", "summary": "A large laboratory study found that many commonly used sweeteners can directly change the growth of gut bacteria. Researchers identified more than 100 cases in which sweeteners behaved differently when combined with medications, caffeine, or flavorings. The combination of isostev", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:59:35 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260711010118.htm", "summary": "A drug originally developed for spinal cord injury may offer a fresh approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease. In mouse studies, KCL-286 repaired dangerous DNA damage, reduced inflammation, and targeted multiple disease-related pathways instead of focusing on just amyloid or tau.", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:19:36 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "This sugar-coated therapy boosted survival against deadly brain cancer by 50% in mice", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260715083542.htm", "summary": "A new experimental treatment may have found a way to outsmart glioblastoma’s toughest defense: the blood-brain barrier. Researchers used sugar-coated nanoparticles to ferry genetic instructions that restore a key tumor-suppressing protein directly into brain cancer cells. In mous", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:51:52 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "This drug could help millions keep their kidneys working longer", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260712011753.htm", "summary": "An international study found that finerenone slows kidney function decline and reduces the risk of serious kidney and cardiovascular complications in people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes. The results could open the door to a much-needed new treatment option", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:04:35 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713084910.htm", "summary": "Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called claudin-4, giving it access to attack the cells' protective barrier. After identifying this weak point, the team", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:37:21 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260715083530.htm", "summary": "A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC warns the actual number of cases is likely much higher and urges anyone with symptoms to seek medical care.", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:25:05 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Common constipation drug may help clear depression brain fog", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260712011751.htm", "summary": "An existing constipation drug may have an unexpected new use: helping clear the \"brain fog\" that often lingers after depression. In a small clinical trial, people with a history of depression who took the medication prucalopride for about a week performed better on tests of memor", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:49:09 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer's", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225542.htm", "summary": "Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain cells absorb and when they absorb it. When this protective structure weakens, neurons rapidly take in harmful proteins ", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:37:59 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "This pet gecko could help scientists unlock the secrets of cancer", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225525.htm", "summary": "An unusual leopard gecko that naturally develops aggressive tumors may become an important new model for cancer research. Scientists found its tumors share key genetic changes with human cancers, offering a rare opportunity to study the disease as it develops naturally.", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:47:30 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Going to museums, movies, and theater may help your body stay younger", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225526.htm", "summary": "Going to the cinema, visiting museums, or attending concerts may do more than entertain. Researchers found that older adults who regularly participated in cultural activities tended to have bodies that functioned like those of people about three years younger. They believe strong", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:45:47 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Scientists finally solved why some frogs survive a deadly fungus", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm", "summary": "A deadly fungus has wiped out amphibian populations around the globe, yet some mysteriously recover. Researchers discovered that survivors develop powerful immune defenses while they are still tadpoles, giving them a head start before the fungus can attack after metamorphosis. Th", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:39:03 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Chewing bubble gum after beetroot may help lower blood pressure", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713084904.htm", "summary": "A new study found that chewing sugary gum after eating nitrate-rich vegetables or drinking beetroot juice helped the body produce more beneficial nitrite, leading to a temporary drop in blood pressure. Researchers hope the discovery will lead to healthier ways to enhance the card", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:24:05 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Eating chili peppers may raise the risk of one deadly cancer", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713084921.htm", "summary": "A major review found that people who consumed the most chili peppers had a substantially higher risk of esophageal cancer, though the evidence was less clear for stomach and colorectal cancers. Researchers emphasize that the findings show an association, not proof of cause and ef", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:27:21 EDT", "image": null }, { "title": "Popular weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may slow biological aging", "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260713084907.htm", "summary": "Researchers found that semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, slowed biological aging markers in adults with HIV, marking the first clinical evidence that the drug may influence human aging. Although the findings are encouraging, scientists say larger studies a", "source": "sciencedaily.com", "published": "Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:47:41 EDT", "image": null } ] }