3 July 2026 | Dr Éric Thorin, Ph. D.
A French study reports that high consumption of food colourings, even those of natural origin, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
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The dark side of food colourings
A French study reports that high consumption of food colourings, even those of natural origin, is associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
How to reduce exposure to chemicals derived from plastics
A study shows that reducing the use of plastics in the food production chain is associated with a marked decrease in exposure to chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols.
Low-dose aspirin is not safe for primary prevention in people aged 60 and over.
Not only does aspirin provide no cardiovascular protection, but it also increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and certain cancers.
Prediabetes remission: long-term cardiovascular benefits
It is known that reversing prediabetes to normal blood sugar levels significantly reduces the risk of developing diabetes later in life. A new study now shows that normalizing blood sugar through a healthy diet and regular physical activity also reduces the risk of cardiovascular events by half over the next 20 to 30 years.
Novel findings on the harmful impact of PFAS on cardiovascular health and mortality.
A study reports that the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
Respiratory viruses increase the risk of cardiovascular events
A study reports that older people who are infected with influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have a much higher risk of suffering a cardiovascular event in the following months.
Type 2 Diabetes: A healthy lifestyle can mitigate the impact of bad genes!
A study reports that a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of baseline genetic risk.
The best sports for longevity
It is well established that regular physical activity during leisure time is associated with a significant decrease in the risk of premature death and an increase in life expectancy. All sports are beneficial, but some studies suggest that certain sports, particularly racquet sports like tennis, may offer additional advantages.
Weight regain: a recurring challenge of weight loss treatments
The positive health effects associated with weight loss are very often counteracted by rapid weight regain after the completion of weight loss interventions, including the newer GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound). When these cycles of weight loss and regain occur repeatedly, they can have negative health consequences, particularly for the cardiovascular system.
Myocardial infarction: a disease that affects men and women differently?
Although myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death in both men and women, there are notable differences in the development of the disease between the two sexes.