Eating less protein could slow aging, major review finds

Protein-enriched products now fill grocery store shelves, appearing in everything from cereal and coffee to water. Yet a new review of more than 350 studies on protein restriction and aging…

This once-a-week workout may help cut belly fat, study shows

Researchers at the School of Public Health at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), have found that completing brisk interval walking once per week can…

Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

A protein traditionally associated with protecting chromosome ends also plays an unexpected role in helping muscle stem cells remain functional and rebuild injured tissue, according to researchers at the Perelman…

Scientists find a simple routine linked to less pain and depression

A consistent daily routine may offer meaningful benefits for both physical and mental health, according to new research from the University of Missouri. The study found that older adults who…

Scientists discover how obesity may fuel Alzheimer’s disease

A growing body of research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may be influenced by biological changes occurring far beyond the brain. New findings now point to metabolic health, especially obesity, as…

AI can tell if your brain is aging faster than you are

A new machine-learning approach that examines brain activity during sleep may help identify people with an elevated risk of developing dementia. The research was led by scientists at UC San…

A 42-year-old childhood obesity theory may be wrong

New findings challenge a 42-year-old theory about why children’s body mass index (BMI) declines after infancy and then begins climbing steadily from about age 6. The pattern has long been…

Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more

New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) suggests that sleep habits and genetics may interact to influence subtle brain and cognitive changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease years before noticeable symptoms…

Blood cancer’s genetic warning signs may appear years early

Long-term tracking of chronic blood cancers has revealed major genetic differences between patients whose conditions remain stable and those whose diseases eventually become more severe. The findings suggest that DNA…

Scientists may have found a way to prevent statin muscle pain

Millions of people take statins to lower cholesterol and reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. For some patients, however, the medications can cause muscle pain, weakness,…