Eating large amounts of ultra processed food (UPF) may significantly increase the risk of heart disease and death, according to a new report published in the European Heart Journal. The report combines findings from all currently available research examining the connection between UPFs and…
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Peptides, Menopause And The Search For Optimization
Peptides are increasingly entering the menopause conversation as women explore new approaches to hormone health, recovery and longevity.
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If it feels like menopause is suddenly everywhere, it’s not just you.
Over the past year, my feed has shifted almost entirely. Menopause, perimenopause,…
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Explaining the Significant Sex Differences in Lupus
Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that can affect a range of tissues like joints, skin, or kidneys to cause a variety of symptoms, but it often causes severe fatigue. Women are far more likely to be affected by lupus than men, and new research may help explain…
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10 Things To Do On Mother’s Day When Your Mom Is Gone
Here’s a photo of the author, Bruce Y. Lee, with his mother and brother. (Photo: Courtesy of Bruce Y. Lee)
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There’s certainly no shortage of things to do with your mother present on Mother’s Day—including giving her presents. Many businesses have certainly made sure of that,…
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Health Insurers Performing Better But There’s Potential Trouble Ahead
Close up of a medical insurance form with stethoscope
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Health insurance companies including UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health’s Aetna, Centene and Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans owned by Elevance Health are seeing lower costs from patients submitting claims.
But there’s trouble ahead for…
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Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Naked mole rats are not much to look at, but their biology has made them one of the most fascinating animals in aging research. These small, wrinkled rodents can live for decades, rarely develop cancer, and seem unusually protected from many of the diseases that normally arrive with age.
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USAID Shuttered A Year Ago. Will Trump’s Trade Over Aid Replacement Actually Work?
WASHINGTON, DC – A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
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On July 1, 2025, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a 64-year-old…
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Scientists discover the brain’s hidden “stop scratching” switch
When an itch strikes, scratching usually brings relief after a few moments. Scientists have now uncovered part of the biological system that tells the brain when enough scratching has occurred. The discovery reveals how the nervous system naturally limits scratching and may help explain why this…
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Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study
Scientists may have discovered a powerful new link between the gut microbiome, aging, and liver cancer. New research presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2026 suggests that restoring gut bacteria to a more youthful state could help protect the liver, reduce age related damage, and…
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Black licorice compound shows promise against inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects millions of people worldwide, and current treatments often fail to provide lasting relief. Now, researchers have developed a new stem cell-based model of the human intestine that could help scientists discover more effective therapies. Their findings,…