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Bodyweight training continues to receive the same criticism: it won’t make you strong. It is true that at a certain point, you will need external loads to build more endurance. But many lifters focus on the shortcomings of weight training rather than its benefits, explains Brad Kolowich Jr. “If you can’t control your body, you don’t really own your power.” In his new book, The Bodyweight Blueprint, Strength coach Brad Kolowich Jr. aims to debunk the myths surrounding weight training and provide a blueprint for getting strong anytime, anywhere. Kolowich, a lifelong athlete and strength coach, trains high-profile figures such…
New study shows that aggressive cancer cells can be detected in a simple, new way. by how they behave physically, not just by their genes. Using specially textured Meta surfaces with tiny immobilized particles, the researchers found that aggressive cancer cells grip harder, swallow more particles, and change shape in ways that less aggressive cells don’t, differences that standard flat lab tests completely miss. This matters because it offers a rapid, label-free and potentially low-cost method for distinguishing aggressive cancer cells, improves our understanding of how cancer spreads, and opens the door to new diagnostic and research tools that could…
At the Black Women’s Health Imperative, we’re clear on this: AI isn’t just a technology issue. It’s a matter of health justice. That’s why artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are our mainstay National Health Policy Agenda. As these tools become more integrated into health care, insurance systems, and public health decision-making, the risks and benefits are not evenly distributed. With the release of tools like ChatGPT Healthartificial intelligence is increasingly positioned as a trusted source for medical information, decision support and patient engagement. These tools promise efficiency and access, but they also raise pressing questions about oversight, data integrity, and…
A carefully controlled study of lettuce irrigation reveals that while secondary treated wastewater may pose risks of antimicrobial resistance, tertiary treatment dramatically limits what reaches the crop. Study: Impact of agricultural wastewater reuse on the transfer of antimicrobial resistant bacteria and genes to food crops: a one health perspective. Image credit: Jasmine_K/Shutterstock.com Using treated wastewater to irrigate food crops conserves water resources, but the associated risks are poorly understood. A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology examines the spread of antimicrobial resistance genes through treated wastewater used on crops in a controlled experimental environment. Balancing water scarcity…
By Amy Morrison | Updated January 2026Amy has been researching baby products and writing about pregnancy since 2010. She is a mom of two boys and runs Pregnant Chicken, helping parents navigate the chaos of early parenthood with humor and practical advice.Visiting family with a new baby should be about cuddling and showing off your baby, not stressing about what accessories to pack. After traveling with two babies and trying dozens of products, I’ve learned what’s really worth bringing and what you can skip.The gist: You don’t need everything on this list. But knowing what’s available helps you make smart…
An expert article suggests that widely used diabetes and obesity drugs can help close the long-standing mortality gap faced by people with serious mental illness by tackling cardiovascular risk and metabolic disease head-on. Editorial: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have the potential to transform health outcomes for people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, and other major mental illnesses, extending health duration and reducing excess and premature mortality. Image credit: AtlasStudio / Shutterstock Recent article published in the journal Expert opinion on Pharmacotherapy discussed that glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (RAs) can potentially transform health outcomes for…
As an Esthetician with 35 years of experience one of the questions I get asked the most is, “How can I get rid of skin discoloration?” I take this from teenagers to seniors as discoloration affects most everyone. We all want our skin to look flawless without having to hide under makeup to get the even look we desire. Let me quickly explain the causes of unwanted skin discoloration and then we’ll jump right into my special action plan that will lead you to loving the skin you’re in. What causes skin discoloration? Discoloration is an overproduction of a pigment…
Healthy pizza for breakfast? Yes please! We love this delicious egg and mozzarella breakfast pizza! Not only is it delicious comfort food at its best, but it’s healthy and hearty to boot! As you know by now, we like to whip up lighter comfort foods – so this recipe is right up there! We just found it in our archives and gave it a little facelift to reflect the ingredients that after more than 20 years as weight loss dietitians, we now look for to give our clients (and you, if you’re not one!) the best sustainable weight loss results.…
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, particularly in areas with high hepatitis B virus prevalence. Early detection is challenging due to the limited sensitivity of conventional biomarkers such as alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). Protein induced by the absence of vitamin K or antagonist-II (PIVKA-II), an aberrant prothrombin variant, has emerged as a promising serological biomarker with significant diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic relevance in HCC. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the molecular basis, clinical utility, and future directions of PIVKA-II in HCC management. Import HCC is the most common form of primary liver cancer, often diagnosed at…
Kettlebell complexes are one of the most efficient and brutally effective training methods for men who want full body muscle stimulation, increased conditioning and accelerated fat loss – all in a short period of time. Unlike traditional workouts where you perform one exercise, rest, and then move on to the next, a kettlebell complex combines multiple movements using the same kettlebell without putting it down. This creates constant muscle tension, excessive calorie burning and metabolic overload of the entire body. A Full body compound kettlebell workout simultaneously challenges strength, endurance, coordination, grip and cardiovascular fitness. Whether your goal is lean…