07/24/2026
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Health Alert: Common Plastic Chemicals Linked to PCOS. Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder characterized by enlarged ovaries containing small cysts that can affect reproductive health. In this study, researchers found that women with PCOS had higher blood and urine levels of bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS), chemicals commonly found in some plastics and food packaging. This suggests a possible association between bisphenol exposure and PCOS.
Frontiers in Endocrinology, June 2026
Diet: More Fiber May Provide Additional Heart Health Benefits. In a study of more than 7,000 American adults, men who consumed more than 150% of the current recommended fiber intake had significantly healthier total cholesterol and lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels. Current guidelines recommend 30 to 38 grams of fiber per day for adult men, depending on age.
British Journal of Nutrition, July 2026
Exercise: Heart Disease Higher Among Inactive Adults. Data from 16,552 adults indicates that insufficient physical activity was statistically associated with 19.2% of cardiovascular disease cases, 15.9% of coronary heart disease cases, and 17.1% of strokes.
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, July 2026
Chiropractic: Manual Therapies Associated with Recovery from Plantar Fasciitis. A pilot randomized study found that two manual therapy approachesโarticulatory manual therapy and soft tissue massageโ reduced pain and improved function and ankle flexibility in adults with plantar fasciitis.
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2026
Mental Attitude: Thyroid Health May Influence Depression Risk. A 21-year study involving 6,191 adults found that thyroid dysfunction was associated with a 33% higher risk of developing clinically relevant depression, which includes persistent symptoms such as sadness, loss of interest, and difficulty functioning in daily life.
Mayo Clinic Proceedings, July 2026
Wellness/Prevention: Diet That Supports Gut Health May Improve Longevity. The Dietary Index for Gut Microbiota (DI-GM) measures the quality of a person's diet based on its ability to promote a healthy gut microbiome. A study of 1,537 adults with coronary heart disease found that higher DI-GM scores were associated with a lower risk of death from any cause. Medicine, July 2026