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Health risks and marketing of excess protein consumption

12 clusters · 43 sources · last updated about 6 hours ago

Latest: Nutritionists warn against the rise of processed “high protein” food marketing

In late July, nutrition experts warned that the surge in high‑protein diets—especially those based on heavily processed, fortified products—can cause bloating, dehydration, kidney strain and other health problems. They h

US protein intake guideline debate

14 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Protein consumption risks for adults over 40

A July 24, 2026, study by New Zealand’s Riddet Institute established a protein-quality database for 97 foods in New Zealand, the United States, and the Netherlands. Led by Dr. Suzanne Hodgkinson, the work introduced a st

Exoplanet and protoplanet discoveries

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Astronomers discover giant protoplanet 430 light-years from Earth

Astronomers have reported two significant findings regarding planetary bodies outside our solar system. Researchers identified GJ 523b, a “mega-Earth” with a mass approximately 23.5 times that of Earth. Despite its size

Sexual assault investigation in Madison, Wisconsin

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Two men charged in attempted sexual assault of trans woman in Madison

Two men, Yofred Marcano Gutierrez, 31, and Arturo Santos Albujas, 27, have been charged with multiple felonies following an alleged violent attack on a transgender woman at a pier on Lake Mendota near the University of W

Microbiota research and biological influences

12 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Microbiome research links gut metabolites to IBS and depression

Research continues to expand on the influence of the microbiota across biological systems, particularly through the gut-brain axis. Recent findings emphasize how intestinal flora influence nervous system signals via meta

Hypertension management through diet and habits

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Health experts outline lifestyle impacts on blood pressure and kidney health

Hypertension management focuses on a combination of medical therapy, physical activity, and dietary adjustments. The DASH diet remains a key nutritional pattern, emphasizing vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and

University of Wisconsin battery-free pacemaker development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: University of Wisconsin researchers develop self-powering pacemaker

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed an implantable, battery-free pacemaker designed to harvest energy from a patient’s own heartbeat. The technology utilizes nanogenerators to convert the me

Wildfire smoke and forest management impacts

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Wildfires drive forest policy debates and air quality concerns

Wildfire smoke originating from Canada and northern Minnesota has caused significant air quality degradation across parts of the United States. In Wisconsin, Rock County has faced heightened health risks due to existing

Discovery of exoplanet GJ 523b

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Exoplanet GJ 523b discovered with unusual mass and orbit

Astronomers have identified a unique exoplanet, GJ 523b, located approximately 87 light-years away. Data from NASA’s TESS mission and the WIYN Telescope indicate the planet, informally called a ‘Mega-Earth’, has a mass r

Research links protein restriction and DNA mutations to Age

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: University of Wisconsin-Madison study questions high-protein health benefits

Research into the biological drivers of ageing continues to explore the intersection of nutrient-signalling and genomic stability. In mid-2026, a review of over 350 studies published in Cell Press Blue by University of W