Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) — like sodas, snacks, and processed meats — are heavily altered, additive-filled products low in nutrients. They now account for nearly 60% of adults’ and almost 70% of children’s diets in the U.S. Designed to last longer and be more appealing, UPFs reduce overall nutritional quality and often lead to overeating. In […]
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In a Moonshots podcast interview, Harvard Medical School genetics professor David Sinclair discussed a once-unthinkable breakthrough — restoring youth to animal cells and tissues. He said human clinical trials are set to start soon. In the discussion, the scientist noted that experiments on mice and green monkeys showed strong potential for substantially reversing aging. “We’ve
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The authors, the wellness industry, and the journal publisher BMJ Group have been set back after they retracted a widely publicized study that helped fuel the rise of the apple cider vinegar (ACV) trend. Researchers found that the study, which suggested that consuming one to two teaspoons of ACV daily could lead to significant weight
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There is limited scientific evidence backing the U.S. government’s recent decisions to issue warnings about the use of a common painkiller during pregnancy and to expedite approval of an experimental drug for autism. On Monday, the U.S. government revealed two autism-related measures. First, it plans to update warning labels on the widely used painkiller paracetamol
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During sleep, the body releases ‘growth hormone‘ to repair and strengthen muscles and bones — though the exact mechanisms behind this process have long been unclear. Now, through detailed analysis of brain circuits in mice, a research team led by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) has uncovered specific mechanisms and feedback
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Although medications like Ozempic have shown strong results in helping people shed pounds, many patients regain the weight once they stop treatment. A new drug, however, takes a different approach, aiming to deliver longer-lasting results by altering the body’s metabolism. Drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Trulicity belong to a class called GLP-1 receptor agonists.
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A recent clinical trial indicates that magnesium supplements may encourage the growth of gut bacteria capable of slowing colon cancer development – though the effect appears to depend on an individual’s sex and genetic makeup. Colorectal cancer remains a global burden While increased colonoscopy screening has helped reduce colorectal cancer rates, the disease still ranks
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A 25-year UFRJ study developed polylaminin, a placenta-derived drug that shows promise in regenerating spinal cords. The research, led by Professor Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio, head of the Extracellular Matrix Biology Laboratory at UFRJ’s Institute of Biomedical Sciences, showed that some patients regained partial or full movement after treatment. Polylaminin works by rejuvenating mature neurons
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A new Stanford University study suggests that the “biological clock” also applies to men. Researchers found that advanced paternal age is linked to higher risks such as premature birth and low birth weight. Babies with fathers aged 45 or older faced a 14% greater chance of being born prematurely and an 18% higher risk of
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A clinical trial with over 1,000 participants has revealed that a small daily dose of aspirin can reduce the likelihood of colorectal tumors returning after surgery by more than half. This accessible and affordable medication could significantly improve outcomes for cancer survivors carrying certain genetic mutations. Large-scale genetic screening Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet and
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