Gastrokine-1 (GKN1) is a stomach-specific protein that may play a role in treating obesity. Mice without GKN1 weighed less and had less body fat — despite consuming the same amount of food.

Moderate daily consumption (one cup) of leafy green vegetables that are nitrate-rich lowers blood pressure and the risk of heart disease by 15% in a large study of Danish adults.

Even a few weeks of exposure to air pollution impedes cognition and mental performance, including forest fires, smog, second-hand cigarette smoke, charcoal grills and traffic.

Intermittent fasting can be beneficial for reducing high blood pressure by reshaping the composition of gut microbiota in an animal model.