Energy drinks linked to these serious episodes in young people

Energy drinks and stimulant-containing supplements may be linked to serious cardiovascular events, such as cardiac arrests and heart attacks, particularly among adults aged 18 to 34, according to preliminary, independent research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s 2026 Scientific Sessions, the organization reported on November 2, 2026.

Scientists have proven that blueberries and bog blueberries can slow down cellular aging

 Substances found in dark-colored northern berries, such as bilberries, blueberries, cranberries, and lingonberries, can slow down cellular aging and the development of tissue fibrosis, according to researchers from Surgut State University (SurGU) working as part of an international team. 

The benefits of pine nuts have been revealed; 20–30 grams of pine nuts per day is sufficient

 Consuming pine nuts* on an empty stomach helps lower blood sugar levels, according to Roskachestvo (the Russian Quality System).

An inexpensive, heart-healthy product identified

 Cardiologist Francesco Lo Monaco has identified an inexpensive food that is beneficial for heart health.

Russia is developing a drug, one of the few of its kind in the world, to treat aggressive forms of breast cancer

 Scientists from the Oncology Research Institute and Tomsk Polytechnic University (Russia) have developed and patented a targeted drug for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

Bird flu is spreading in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has introduced additional restrictions for poultry farms following the detection of three outbreaks of bird flu between October 26 and 28 in the provinces of Groningen and North Holland. The national government has ordered that poultry be kept indoors to reduce the risk of the infection spreading further.