“To do a common thing uncommonly well
brings success.”
~ Henry J. Heinz
Health Alert: Radiation from Medical Imaging Scans Linked to Childhood Blood Cancers.
Following an analysis of health records from 3.7 million children, researchers report that cumulative exposure to radiation from advanced medical imaging—particularly CT scans—was associated with a significantly increased risk of cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. For example, children who underwent one or two CT scans had about an 80% higher risk of blood cancer, while those who received three or more scans faced nearly a threefold increase in risk. Although CT scans are sometimes medically necessary, the authors emphasize that physicians should use them judiciously and prioritize non-radiation alternatives such as ultrasound or MRI whenever possible.
New England Journal of Medicine, September 2025
Diet: Swap Out Some Meat Servings with Legumes.
University of Helsinki researchers note that in a six-week trial, men who replaced some servings of red and processed meat with legumes such as peas or faba beans experienced improvements in metabolic and cardiovascular health.
European Journal of Nutrition, September 2025
Exercise: Resistance Training May Improve Nerve Health and Slow Aging Process.
It’s common for peripheral nerve function to decline with age, affecting coordination and increasing the risk of falls. A recent study involving 48 adults found that four weeks of resistance training improved nerve conduction velocity, indicating enhanced communication between nerves and muscles. These findings help explain why lifelong exercisers tend to maintain better physical performance and brain health into older age compared to their less active peers.
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, September 2025
Chiropractic: How Common Is Back Pain Among Adolescents?
Using data from the Global Burden of Disease study, researchers estimate that 38 million teenagers—about 1 in 33 teens worldwide—experience a new case of low back pain each year and at any given point in the year, 19 million have the condition.
Journal of Pain Research, June 2025
Mental Attitude: Manage Anxiety by Imagining Positive Outcomes.
Researchers from University of Plymouth report that vividly imagining successful results can help students feel more empowered, in control, and capable of managing everyday challenges, lessening the impact of anxiety on their lives.
Behaviour Research and Therapy, September 2025
Wellness/Prevention: The Gut Can Influence Lung Cancer Risk.
While smoking remains the leading cause of lung cancer, new research suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may be associated with lung cancer risk and progression. The findings raise the possibility that interventions (such as diet, probiotics, or microbiome modulation) could someday play a role in lung cancer prevention or therapy.
Medicine (Baltimore), October 2025
