Wellness in the News for March, 2026
Flawed studies link processed foods with disease
Here's the latest panicked warning about eating bad food, junk food, unhealthy food, ultra-processed food, and all the other negative nicknames for tasty food. There is no credible evidence that these foods cause heart attacks or strokes. Excess body fat from the over-consumption of food that is sweet, salty, and fatty is the cause of many diseases, not the food itself. Just eat moderately, with plenty of variety in your diet, and you'll be lean and safe.
How alcohol causes cancer
It's been common knowledge for a long time that regular consumption of alcoholic beverages causes cancer.
This U.K. site breaks down the "how."
Bedroom temperature affects sleep
Sleep time is yin time. Cool, dark, and quiet - all yin factors - help people get the best sleep.
Here's a strange study that recommends "cooling" the temperature down to 75 degrees F. I guess that's better than sleeping in a sauna. For myself, I find that the colder the room is, the better I sleep.
Scientists find nerves actively fuel pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to diagnose early, and it often does not respond well to standard treatments. Researchers find that nerves help this cancer develop and spread.
The American comedian Jack Benny died of pancreatic cancer. I adored him. Notice his characteristic pose, where he is holding tightly - protecting - the area around the pancreas, especially when he was anxious. That response was part of his charm.
Chronic fear can tighten muscles, allowing for dangerous accumulations of material, which can then turn into cancerous tumors. Mind and body are intimately connected in this way.
This breakthrough addresses male birth control & fertility
Researchers at Michigan State University have identified a molecular "switch" that boosts sperm energy just before they attempt to fertilize an egg. The finding will improve infertility treatments and support the development of safe, nonhormonal male birth control options.