Weird News, Santa Fe, NM

Hunger-blocking exercise molecule drives weight loss without workouts

Exercise produces a powerful metabolite that nixes hunger. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Sep 17 – Scientists have found out exactly how an exercise-triggered molecule suppresses hunger signals in the brain, leading to weight loss. And the good news is that it could …

Caged drugs still ‘STING’ cancer, but make treatment much safer

The new drug-delivery system only activates when inside a tumor and calls upon the body’s own immune system to destroy it. ChatGPT – By Michael Franco 2025 Sep 16 – A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Cambridge removes the dangers involved …

FDA approves first nasal spray diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease

The FDA has approved bumetanide nasal spray for the treatment of edema. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Sep 15 – The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first intranasal diuretic for heart, liver and kidney disease patients, aiming to prevent …

Healthy diet cuts chronic pain, even without weight loss

Upping the quality of your diet can reduce chronic pain, independent of weight loss. Depositphotos original extended using Firefly – By Paul McClure 2025 Sep 13 – Healthy eating doesn’t just shrink your waistline; it can ease chronic pain. A new study shows that …

Fewer international students are coming to the US, costing universities and communities that benefit from these visitors

The international student population is expected to experience a dive in the fall of 2025. iStock/Getty Images Plus – By Tara Sonenshine, Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice in Public Diplomacy, Tufts University Published: 2025 Sep 12 – American college campuses from Tucson …

Beer drinkers 35% more likely to become a magnet for mosquitoes

Beer could be making you a mosquito magnet. Depositphotos – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Sep 12 – We don’t fully understand why some people appear more attractive to mosquitoes – largely because it’s complicated, a tangled web of physiological factors, geography and species. But …

Beauty sleep isn’t a myth – a sleep medicine expert explains how rest keeps your skin healthy and youthful

Getting enough sleep is one of the most accessible and powerful ways to maintain healthy skin. TatyanaGl/iStock via Getty Images – By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Published: 2025 Sep 12 – Have you ever woken up after a …

Poland responds to Russian drones incursion by invoking Article 4 of the NATO treaty − what happens next?

Authorities inspect a house damaged by debris from a Russian drone shot down in eastern Poland. Wojtek Radwanski/AFP via Getty Images – By John Deni, Research Professor of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multinational Security Studies, US Army War College Published: 2025 Sep 10 …

Ultra-processed foods drive a slow ‘hum’ of inflammation toward disease

In the US, ultra-processed foods account for about 60% of daily calorie intake. Fernando Andrade/Unsplash – By Bronwyn Thompson 2025 Sep 10 – A new study has found that people who eat a diet high in ultra-processed foods consistently have a specific elevated health …

Diet drinks linked to 88% higher risk of gestational diabetes

Consuming diet drinks is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes. Depositphotos original extended using GenAI – By Paul McClure 2025 Sep 09 – Pregnant women who drink five or more diet beverages a week face up to an 88% higher risk of …