‘Addiction machines’: Social media companies on trial, blamed for epidemic of suicides Lily Jamali | BBC | February 12, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/02/12/addiction-machines-social-media-companies-on-trial-blamed-for-epidemic-of-suicides/

Unpasteurized milk scandal: 2% of the U.S. drinks unpasteurized milk but it causes 22x more infections Cambridge University Press | February 12, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/02/12/unpasteurized-milk-scandal-2-of-the-u-s-drinks-unpasteurized-milk-but-it-causes-22x-more-infections/

No, supplements cannot prevent cancer or even help treat it, and they could even make things worse Mikkael Sekeres | Washington Post | February 13, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/02/13/no-supplements-cannot-prevent-cancer-or-even-help-treat-it-and-they-could-even-make-things-worse/

Viewpoint—Vaccine rejectionists are trying to scare women that they are being used as ‘guinea pigs’ Aimee Pugh Bernard, David Higgins, Elana Pearl BenJoseph, Jess Steier | February 12, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/02/12/viewpoint-vaccine-rejectionists-are-trying-to-scare-women-that-they-are-being-used-as-guinea-pigs/

GLP podcast: In defense of DDT—the pesticide that saved half a billion lives Cameron English, Liza Lockwood | February 13, 2026

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2026/02/13/glp-podcast-in-defense-of-ddt-the-pesticide-that-saved-half-a-billion-lives/

Functional Food

Functional Food This hub provides a comprehensive overview and the latest news on functional foods, superfoods, and dietary components that contribute to health and disease prevention. The collection highlights bioactive compounds in foods such as lychee, chia seeds, dates, baobab fruit, and black sesame, alongside evidence-based discussions on fermented foods, postbiotics, and algae-based supplements. Readers will also find insights into the health benefits of traditional and modern diets, including the Atlantic and Washoku patterns, as well as functional beverages and plant-derived oils. By combining nutritional science, clinical research, and updates on emerging food innovations, this hub equips healthcare professionals, researchers, and health-conscious individuals with reliable knowledge to evaluate functional foods and their role in supporting long-term wellness. https://www.news-medical.net/condition/Functional-Food

Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives +++

Daily coffee intake linked to fewer atrial fibrillation relapses https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260130/Daily-coffee-intake-linked-to-fewer-atrial-fibrillation-relapses.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cardiology_newsletter_8_february_2026 The study reveals that moderate coffee consumption may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence risk post-cardioversion, highlighting coffee's potential benefits. New model predicts redo surgery risk in adult congenital heart disease https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260131/New-model-predicts-redo-surgery-risk-in-adult-congenital-heart-disease.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cardiology_newsletter_8_february_2026 Heart specialists at Mayo Clinic today presented new research at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting that redo surgery for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) remains high-risk, and a clinically applicable national risk assessment model is needed to help patients and care teams make decisions about procedures. Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260203/Cardiologists-highlight-overlooked-heart-risks-across-womene28099s-lives.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cardiology_newsletter_8_february_2026 Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular risk—particularly among younger women and women of color—has stalled, even as rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and high cholesterol continue to rise.