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May 5, 2026 |
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Good morning!
I’ve recently been digging into what’s next in cancer care, and what we all should actually know about it. So I spoke with an integrative physician about emerging therapies that are pushing beyond chemotherapy and radiation.
From the gut’s role in immune response to more targeted tumor treatments, these approaches aim to make care more precise. Read more from our conversation about the therapy options here.
Cancer research is always evolving. What are you most curious to learn next? Let me know by replying to this email. –Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN, editor |
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This makes late-night eating worseLate-night snacking gets a lot of blanket advice. If you’re hungry, then by all means, have a balanced snack. But two factors can make eating late hard on your gut.
- A new study of more than 11,000 adults found that eating a larger share of daily calories after 9 p.m. was associated with more GI symptoms like constipation and diarrhea.¹
- The signal became stronger in people showing higher physiological stress.
- In that group, late eating was linked with a higher likelihood of gut symptoms and lower microbial diversity.
Researchers point to the gut-brain axis as a possible explanation. When the nervous system is more activated or strained (like when stressed), digestion may become more reactive, and late meals could further disrupt that balance.
To counter late-night eating, aim for consistent meal times, getting enough fiber, and eating plenty of protein during the day.
+Stress less
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Exosomes: the next gen glow |
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Peptides aren’t the only skin care ingredient helping turn back time. Enter: Exosomes.
These tiny vesicles are like microscopic “text messages” that tell other cells how to behave—whether that’s to repair, regenerate, or produce collagen.
Why they’re trending: They don’t just add ingredients (like serums). They signal your skin and scalp to act younger.
Skin longevity perks:
- Collagen + elastin boost → firmer, bouncier skin
- Faster repair → improved texture, less visible damage
- Anti-inflammatory signaling → calmer, more even tone
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- Improve scalp environment → less inflammation, better growth conditions
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Plant sterols (also called phytosterols) are natural compounds found in foods like nuts, seeds, and legumes. While they are structurally similar to cholesterol, they actually help block its absorption in the gut and help lower LDL cholesterol levels.² Regular intake of plant sterols has been linked to improved heart health, making them a key ingredient to a cardioprotective diet. Ready to add more to your diet?
+Help your heart
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Drop me your questions here. That’s it for this week! Until next time, bon appétit.
–Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN |
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Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN |
Writer & Editor |
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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