HEALTH

This study tested whether taking a daily multivitamin called Vitals+ for 3 months improves thinking, mood, and overall health in healthy adults. 37 volunteers took either the multivitamin or a placebo pill, and researchers measured changes in cognitive function, blood nutrient le…

This early-stage study tested whether a new probiotic bacterium, Phascolarctobacterium faecium, is safe and well-tolerated in 20 adults, including healthy-weight individuals and those with overweight or early blood sugar issues. Participants took the bacterium daily for 15 days a…

This study tested whether stretching or self-massaging the neck could improve flexibility in both the neck and the hip on the same side of the body. Thirty healthy adults each tried both techniques on separate days. Researchers measured range of motion and tissue stiffness before…

This early-stage study tested a single dose of an inhaled drug called DBM-1152A in 44 healthy Chinese adults. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. No treatment for any disease was involved, and participants were healthy volunteers.

This study tested whether giving low-income Los Angeles residents $1,000 every month for a year helps reduce financial stress and improve well-being. Over 8,000 people took part, with some receiving the cash and others not. Researchers tracked changes in mental health, housing st…

This study looked at whether a supplement called geranylgeraniol (GG) can increase testosterone levels in healthy men and women aged 40 to 65. Researchers measured total and free testosterone in 34 participants over 18 weeks using a crossover design. The goal was to see if GG cou…

This study looked at whether exercising on an empty stomach in the morning or evening changes how many calories people eat right after and over the next 24 hours. Thirty-five healthy adults aged 18-30 completed fasted exercise sessions at different times. Researchers measured foo…

This study tested whether educational materials, animated videos, and a simulation game could help teens aged 18-21 feel more positive about vaccines. 210 participants were split into two groups to compare the effects. The goal was to see if these tools reduce vaccine hesitancy a…

This study looked at how two traditional Chinese therapies—acupuncture (using thin needles) and moxibustion (burning a herb near the skin)—change the temperature of the lower back in healthy volunteers. 140 adults aged 18-60 with no history of back pain received one of the treatm…

This study tested four different dietary supplements to see if they safely increase CoQ10 levels in the blood. 150 healthy adults aged 40 and older took a supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal was to measure changes in CoQ10 and overall health, helping people make informe…