Spicy flavors linked to lower salt intake and blood pressure
A Chinese study found that spicy food lovers consumed about 10.3 g of salt per day versus 13.4 g for nonspice tasters. Systolic BP was 8 mmHg lower and diastolic 5 mmHg lower among strong spice lovers, with brain imaging suggesting heightened salt sensitivity. Researchers note limitations and call for cautious interpretation.
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China
Zhiming Zhu
Third Military Medical University
Chongqing
Zhu
Richard Wainford
Boston University School of Medicine
FDA warns licorice can trigger serious heart problems
The FDA cautions that glycyrrhizin in black licorice can lower potassium, causing abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, edema, or congestive heart failure. Affects adults over 40 with heart disease history who eat two ounces daily for two weeks.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Linda Katz
Twizzlers
Good & Plenty
Haribo
National Institutes of Health
High School Concussion Laws Linked to Fewer Recurring Injuries
A study covering 2009 to 2016 across 50 states and the District of Columbia links new concussion reporting to laws mandating removal from play, medical clearance, and education. Recurrences dropped from 14 percent in 2013 14 to 7 percent in 2015 16, with football and girls soccer showing high rates.
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U.S
District of Columbia
American Journal of Public Health
Ginger Yang
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus
Ohio
Yang
Reuters
Kerri McGowan Lowrey
University of Maryland School of Law
Lowrey
Tom Trojian
Drexel Athletics
Philadelphia
Group workouts and healthy snacking for college wellness
Brisk guidance on forming a workout group at school to stay accountable and plan classes. Tips include substituting energy drinks with black coffee, limiting alcohol, and stocking dorms with healthy snacks to curb late night eating. Brissette, a dietitian and 80TwentyNutrition president, endorses practical habits.
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Brissette
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Foodie
80TwentyNutrition.com
Eee
Alliant
Mouse King
van Derginst
Tad Mewe
Gbhe
Hasette
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