Mucosal vaccination in mice provides protection from diverse respiratory threats https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aea1260 Single vaccine could protect against all coughs, colds and flus https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2g8rz7yedo The vaccine also protects against Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii

A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent generations https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2523071123 Toxic exposure creates disease risk over 20 generations, epigenetic inheritance study suggests https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-toxic-exposure-disease-generations-epigenetic.html Stability of epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of adult-onset disease and parturition abnormalities

New evidence reveals streptococcus anginosus drives gastric cancer development https://ecancer.org/en/news/27570-new-evidence-reveals-streptococcus-anginosus-drives-gastric-cancer-development Bacteria in the mouth: Study reveals previously unknown cancer trigger https://www.fr.de/panorama/bakterien-im-mund-studie-entlarvt-krebs-ausloeser-liefert-den-tumorzellen-energie-zr-94176869.html Streptococcus anginosus-derived methionine promotes gastric cancer progression

Temperature-sensitive incubation, transmissibility and risk of Aedes albopictus-borne chikungunya in EUROPE https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsif/article/23/235/20250707/480389/Temperature-sensitive-incubation-transmissibility Virus Chikungunya threatens EU more than previously thought https://www.n-tv.de/wissen/Tropen-Virus-bedroht-Europa-staerker-als-gedacht-id30375308.html Agonizing tropical disease can now be transmitted across EU❗️ Die Asiatische Tigermücke, Überträgerin des Chikungunya-Virus, ist in Teilen Deutschlands bereits heimisch

A smart self-oxygenating system for localized and sustained oxygen delivery in bioengineered tissue constructs https://www.nature.com/articles/s43246-025-00947-4 A gel for wounds that won't heal: Oxygen-delivering technology can prevent amputations https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-gel-wounds-wont-oxygen-technology.html Oxygen deprivation stalls healing. This innovation represents a chance to reduce amputations and to improve quality of life

Innate immune priming by n-dodecyl-β-D-maltoside (DDM) in murine models of bacterial and viral infection https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(26)00024-1/fulltext Blocking both drug-resistant bacteria and influenza with a broad-spectrum infection prevention approach https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-blocking-drug-resistant-bacteria-influenza.html

The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1359178924000466 There is increasing interest in the use of omega-3 supplements to reduce aggressive behavior https://www.morgenpost.de/ratgeber-wissen/article411159671/dieses-nahrungsergaenzungsmittel-kann-aggressionen-um-30-prozent-senken.html Ω3 as dietary supplement can reduce aggression by 30% https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/time-has-come-implement-omega-3-supplementation-reduce-aggression Omega-3 supplementation can reduce aggressive behavior across age and gender

Healthy dietary patterns, longevity genes and life expectancy https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ads7559 Men lived longest on a diabetes risk reduction diet – with the help of lots of coffee. Meanwhile women survived to an older age by a Mediterranean diet that boosts protein intake with extra fish and cutting out potatoes https://www.thesun.co.uk/health/38219221/diet-coffee-fish-men-women-years-live-longer-study/ Eating right adds years to your life as good food can slash the risks of stroke, heart disease, cancer and dementia

Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA only inhibit colon cancer if the key enzyme ALOX15 is present. If this enzyme is absent, fish oil sometimes even promoted tumor growth in mice – especially DHA https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12547301/ Ω3 oil supplements could backfire without ALOX15❗ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260212234216.htm

Loss of the Y chromosome discovered as a new risk factor for heart disease 21.02.2025 https://dzhk.de/en/newsroom/news/latest-news/article/verlust-des-y-chromosoms-als-neuer-risikofaktor-fuer-herzerkrankungen-entdeckt Men lose their Y chromosome as they age https://theconversation.com/men-lose-their-y-chromosome-as-they-age-scientists-thought-it-didnt-matter-but-now-were-learning-more-275823 The increase with age is clear: 40% of 60-year-old men show loss of Y, but 57% of 90-year-olds

A combination of kefir and fiber lowers several inflammation markers in the blood more effectively than omega-3 alone https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-025-07167-x https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260211073037.htm Kefir + Ballaststoffe senken mehrere Entzündungswerte im Blut stärker als Omega-3 allein https://www.fr.de/wissen/omega-galt-als-der-klassiker-gegen-entzuendungen-doch-eine-andere-kombi-wirkt-staerker-zr-94168129.html

The overlooked vegetable packed with nutrients for reducing inflammation and improving heart health https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/health-benefits-of-beetroots-b2903887.html But beetroot contains a high amount of oxalic acid, which can impair the absorption of calcium and iron and promote kidney stones in sensitive individuals

Exposure to lead and incidence of Alzheimer's disease and all-cause dementia in the United States https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.71075 "18% of new dementia cases in the United States each year may be linked to cumulative lead exposure" https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-cumulative-exposure-linked-alzheimer-dementia.html

Greater consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea was associated with lower risk of dementia and modestly better cognitive function, with the most pronounced association at moderate intake levels https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2844764 Koffein schützt offenbar vor Demenz https://www.mdr.de/wissen/medizin-gesundheit/koffein-koennte-vor-demenz-schuetzen-100.html Moderate consumption of coffee and tea can reduce the risk of developing a disease by ~ 20 %. However, this does not apply to decaffeinated coffee

Intercalated bacterial biofilms are intrinsic internal components of calcium-based kidney stones https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2517066123 Are the most common kidney stones contagious? Contrary to previous assumptions, they are colonized by bacterial communities https://www.spektrum.de/news/organe-koennen-die-haeufigsten-nierensteine-ansteckend-sein/2308817 Häufig nachweisen konnte das Team die Mikrobenspezies Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis und Enterococcus faecalis. In jedem dritten Nierenstein siedelten mehrere Bakterienarten zugleich. Womöglich bilden die Einzeller sogar Kristallisationskeime für die Nierensteine oder fördern deren Wachstum, indem sie Kalzium anlagern

China developed a capsule-sized, energy-autonomous micro-pacemaker https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-01-27/Chinese-researchers-develop-capsule-sized-self-powered-micro-pacemaker-1KgEyKGkK3e/index.html China has developed a self-powered pacemaker that derives electrical energy from the heartbeat. This could pave the way for heart implants that can be used for life https://www.notebookcheck.com/Neuer-Herzschrittmacher-erzeugt-Strom-aus-Herzschlaegen-und-koennte-ein-Leben-lang-halten.1222016.0.html

Metabolomic profiling reveals the potential of fatty acids as regulators of exhausted CD8 T cells during chronic viral infection https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2419820122 Fatty acids influence immune defense during chronic infections https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-fatty-acids-immune-defense-chronic.html Viral infections alter nutrient supply. Fatty acids can shape different types of exhausted T cells in distinct ways. Fettsäuren dienen nicht nur als Energiequelle, sondern fungieren auch als Signalmoleküle und Regulatoren. Sie steuern spezifisch die Erhaltung und Funktionalität der T_(ex)STEM-Zellpopulation während Virusinfektionen

Intake of food additive preservatives and incidence of cancer: Study ⟿ 105 260 participants! Unfortunately, this cancer-promoting substance is found in almost all melatonin sprays! https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-084917 Sorbates, especially potassium sorbate, are associated with a 14% increased risk of all cancers and a 26% increased risk of breast cancer https://www.aponet.de/artikel/konservierungsstoffe-mit-krebsrisiko-studie-liefert-hinweise-32715 Kaliumsorbat mit einem um 14% erhöhten Risiko für alle Krebserkrankungen und einem um 26% erhöhten Risiko für Brustkrebs verbunden! Das krebsfördernde Kaliumsorbat ist leider in fast allen Melatonin-Sprays enthalten!

Sleep loss induces cholesterol-associated myelin dysfunction https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2523438123 How sleep loss damages our brain's wiring https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-loss-brain-wiring.html Cholesterol deficiency severely disrupts the creation, maintenance, and repair of the myelin sheath. Because myelin consists of a high amount of cholesterol, its deficiency or improper recycling by these cells stops repair and regeneration, causing neurological issues

The Effects of Glycine on Subjective Daytime Performance in Partially Sleep-Restricted Healthy Volunteers (2012 Apr 18) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3328957/ Trouble Sleeping? Try Glycine (not melatonin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxZl9LPV_7Q August 19, 2024