A Japanese study by H. Nagaya et al titled “Plasma vitamin C levels are associated with brain structural networks on MRI: A large cohort study” published on 10 June 2026 adds to the growing body of evidence that vitamin C helps brain health. The paper is about 16 pages in total, with the main text at about 12 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements and references. Vitamin C is known to be essential for brain health. For example, it acts as a neuromodulator, aids cognitive p

An article by J. Licinio et al titled “The human microplastic burden and brain health: From measurement to pathophysiology and removal” published on 5 May 2026 discusses concerns regarding so-called microplastics in the human body. The article is short at less than four pages in total, including references. First of all, the authors point out that whilst “microplastics” is the commonly used term, “nanoplastics” is more accurate. Those that cross the blood-brain barrier, accum

A study by C. Pan et al titled “Curcumin-piperine supplementation modulates inflammation, oxidative stress, and cardiometabolic risk: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials” published on 18 May 2026 highlights some of the already known health benefits. The paper is 12 pages, with the main text at about 10 pages. The remaining are acknowledgements and references. Curcumin is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities. However, its …clinical translat

A Saudi study by N.A.M. Aleid et al titled “Synergistic enhancement of matcha tea with strawberry (Qassim region) aqueous extracts: influence of extraction temperature on phytochemicals, vitamin C, and bioactivities” published on 11 May 2026 demonsrates that the mix can improve its health benefits. The paper is 18 pages, with the main text at about 15 pages. The remaining are references. Both matcha and strawberries are known for their health benefits, such as being a source

A study by R.Y. Liu and E. Liu titled “Longitudinal Association of Coffee and Tea Consumption with Bone Mineral Density in Older Women: A 10-Year Repeated-Measures Analysis in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures” published on 23 November 2025 has found that older women tea drinkers had higher total hip bone mineral density (BMD). The paper is 16 pages with the main text at about 12 pages. The remaining are tables, figures and references. The study sample included 9,704 women

A study by D.A. Geier and M.R. Geier titled “Tooth decay prevention and neurodevelopmental disorder risk following childhood fluoride exposure” posted on 2 April 2025 has found that although fluoridated water does help maintain dental health, it causes other problems. The study obtained data from the Florida Medicaid system. The sample included 73,254 children in total for which there is data for the first 10 years of life, of which 25,662 are classified “fluoride-exposed” an

For years, some have been claiming that fluoride in water is not good for one’s health, particularly for children. There are no few studies supporting these claims which partly explain the recent court decision even if it is decades late. One recent study by A.J. Malin et al titled “Maternal Urinary Fluoride and Child Neurobehavior at Age 36 Months” published on 20 May 2024 examines the effect of fluoride exposure on a US-based population. Although “it is widely established t

A Japanese study published on 3 October 2023 titled “Effects of tea, catechins and catechin derivatives on Omicron subvariants of SARS-CoV-2” by M. Shin‑Ya et al has found that tea can inactivate Omicron variants. The researchers had previously found that tea ingredients did so for non-omicron variants. [T]he tea catechin compound (−)- epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) powerfully and rapidly inactivated the virus, which was also reported by other groups. Similar effects were al