New medical research finds beige fat can manage blood pressure, Medical News Today reports

New medical research finds beige fat can manage blood pressure, Medical News Today reports

People who have obesity generally have more white fat known as white adipose tissue – in the body than beige fat, or brown adipose tissue. White fat stores calories for energy, while beige fat is functional and helps to burn calories.

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New study findings confirm ultra-processed foods destroy health in ways calories don’t explain

New study findings confirm ultra-processed foods destroy health in ways calories don’t explain

Ultra-processed foods and beverages are typically manufactured in factories, often containing artificial dyes, sweeteners, emulsifiers, preservatives and other additives to enhance flavour, texture, colour and shelf life. Common examples include packaged snacks, candy, fast food, sweetened drinks and ready-to-eat meals

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Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet

Men sperm count crisis: Scientists find 50 per cent drop in sperm quality linked to maternal smoking during pregnancy, obesity and poor diet

What’s driving this downward spiral? Scientists may not agree on a single cause, but the evidence consistently points to a cluster of culprits: maternal smoking during pregnancy; obesity and poor diet; heavy metal exposure; and the relentless rise of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors.

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Pfizer stocks surge after secret Trump-Pfizer deal that sparkd FOIA demands and public outcry

Pfizer stocks surge after secret Trump-Pfizer deal that sparkd FOIA demands and public outcry

Pfizer may already have been planning to spend the $70 billion that it committed to allocate to US manufacturing, BMO Capital Markets analyst Evan David Seigerman told the WSJ.

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