Health Alert: Ultrafine Particles from Household Appliances May Pose Health Risks.
Researchers at Pusan National University report that small household appliances containing heating coils and/or brushed (contact) motors—such as hair dryers and toasters—can emit ultrafine particles containing heavy metals, including copper, iron, aluminum, silver, and titanium. These particles may be inhaled, potentially triggering inflammatory and cytotoxic effects that can damage airway cells over time. Notably, the researchers found that appliances using newer brushless (contactless) motors emit up to 100 times fewer such particles, suggesting a potentially safer alternative.
Journal of Hazardous Materials, February 2026

Diet: Eat Beans!
Beans are a low-cost, nutrient-dense food associated with several benefits when included as part of a healthy diet, such as maintaining a healthy weight, lower low-density lipoprotein (the bad cholesterol) levels, stabilized blood glucose readings, and a healthier gut microbiome.
The Conversation, January 2026

Exercise: Global Guidelines Endorse Exercise for Leg Lymphedema.
Leg lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by persistent swelling of one or both legs due to impaired lymphatic drainage, resulting in the accumulation of protein-rich fluid in the tissues and an increased risk of skin changes and infection. New clinical guidelines developed by a panel of 54 experts endorse resistance training, moderate aerobic exercise, and flexibility work—along with the use of compression garments during physical activity—as core components of disease management.
Disability and Rehabilitation, January 2026

Chiropractic: Nearly Half of Adults Have Musculoskeletal Pain.
Using data from the CONSTANCES study involving 193,436 adults aged 18 to 69 years, researchers report that at a given time point, 46.2% of participants experienced musculoskeletal pain in at least one body site—most commonly the low back, shoulder, neck, or knee.
Joint Bone Spine, September 2025

Mental Attitude: Poor Cardiometabolic Health Influences Dementia Risk.
Using data from the China Kadoorie Biobank study, researchers found that individuals with a history of hypertension or diabetes were 21% and 36% more likely, respectively, to develop dementia over a twelve-year period. These findings suggest that preventive strategies targeting cardiometabolic disorders may also protect brain health.
The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, November 2025

Wellness/Prevention: Breast Arterial Calcification May Help Predict Future Cardiovascular Risks.
An analysis of sequential mammograms from more than 10,000 women found that the accumulation of calcium in the breast arteries over time—known as breast arterial calcification—is associated with significantly higher risks of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease–related mortality. These findings suggest that mammograms, widely used for breast cancer screening, may also help alert clinicians to patients at elevated cardiovascular risk.
Radiological Society of North America, December 2025