Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial
A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty…
Dogs may hold surprising clues to human longevity
Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns…
Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk
People with chronic insomnia who used melatonin long term had a roughly 90% higher risk of developing heart failure over five years, according to a…
Your sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s
Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms. The discovery raises the possibility…
Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal
Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped injured nerve fibers…
Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Scientists have created light-activated drugs that helped blind mice perceive light again and restored visually guided behavior without gene therapy, implants, or specialized lighting. Even…
FDA Authorizes First Wearable To Track Both Ketones And Blood Sugar
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People with diabetes can now get an early warning when a dangerous complication starts to build in their bodies. The…
Your Parents’ Age Might Improve Your Health Outlook, Study Says
FRIDAY, Aug. 28, 2026 — People whose parents have reached age 100 can expect to reap some health benefits from their folks’ longevity, a new…
Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below…
Thyroid Tablets Recalled Nationwide Due To Potential Over-Potency Risk
THURSDAY, Aug. 27, 2026 — More than 3,600 bottles of a common thyroid medication are being recalled nationwide because lab testing showed the pills could…