5 Health Shocks to Kickstart Your 2026 Resolutions

In today’s fast-paced world, staying informed about health-related news is more important than ever. Here are five noteworthy updates that could impact your well-being and inspire positive changes in your life – maybe just right for your New Year’s resolutions: 5 health-related news to know.

1. Honeybee venom kills cancer in 60 minutes – An Australian researcher has figured it out and studied it. The next time you know someone having breast cancer, let them know this and tell them to get a shot – a real, 100% all-natural one.
2. A Stanford study found that the mind can rewire the body in real time just through belief. Your brain isn’t just observing your life. It’s building it with every thought you repeat – so next time you catch yourself saying or thinking something negative about yourself, change it up towards something more positive. Like, I am closer and closer to what I want. I am healing more and more. Nothing stands between me and health.​
3. Studies confirm clutter is extremely stressful to women, causing a measurable increase in cortisol, a stress hormone, while men are barely affected. Shouting to my women out there – the next time you feel stress, declutter your home. It might include some unexpected things, too.​
4. For all my sugar lovers: Artificial sweeteners are linked to liver disease. Drop them where you can.​
5. Chewing gum releases massive bursts of microplastics into our bodies. Not even the natural ones are really healthy. The good news? We can go back to chewing biltong without feeling guilty.​

As we continue to navigate our health journeys, it’s crucial to stay informed and make conscious choices. Let these insights motivate you to take charge of your well-being and share this knowledge with others. Together, we can foster a healthier community!

References

1. Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells. ecancer, 2020. https://ecancer.org/en/news/18574-venom-from-honeybees-found-to-kill-aggressive-breast-cancer-cells​
2. Stanford research shows belief can rewire the body. How … LinkedIn, 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jim-rinehart-79808718_stanford-research-confirms-what-many-of-us-activity-7365737309075423232-s2Z…​
3. Messy homes spike women’s cortisol levels. The Female Quotient newsletter, 2025. https://newsletter.thefemalequotient.com/p/messy-homes-spike-women-s-cortisol-levels​
4. Artificial and Sugary Drinks Linked to Liver Disease. EMJ Reviews, UEG Week 2025 coverage, 2025. https://www.emjreviews.com/gastroenterology/news/ueg-week-2025-artificially-sweetened-and-sugary-drinks-associated-with-higher-r…​
5. Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, pilot study finds. American Chemical Society press release, 2025. https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/march/chewing-gum-can-shed-microplastics-into-saliva-pilot-study-finds.html​