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Should You Be Wary Of Sulfites?
Sulfites preserve foods and drinks and are safe for most people, but sensitive people—particularly some with asthma—may experience reactions.
Brain Cells Meant To Protect Us May Be Fueling Cognitive Decline
A human brain-tissue study and mouse experiments link reduced NRF2 in myelin-producing cells to nerve-fiber damage and cognitive decline with age.
Scientists Discover How Deep Sleep Builds Muscle, Burns Fat, And Boosts The Brain
A UC Berkeley study in mice maps brain circuits linking sleep stages, growth hormone release and wakefulness. Human effects remain untested.
Scientists Discover How Exercise Reverses Muscle Aging
A fruit fly and mouse study links exercise to lower DEAF1 activity and better protein cleanup in aging muscle cells; human effects remain untested.
Targeting The STING Pathway Could Help Prevent Osteoporosis
A mouse study links aging fat cells, STING activation and NAD+ depletion to bone loss, suggesting a possible target for future osteoporosis research.
A Protective Brain Enzyme May Counteract Aging-associated Cognitive Decline
A Nature Neuroscience study found that Pla2g2f protected memory and brain features in aging mice; human findings remain early-stage.
Study: Food Prescription Programs For Food-insecure Older Adults Work Best When Fresh Food Is Delivered To Their Door
A 67-person randomized study found food delivery was linked to 89.2% produce use, versus 28.3% when participants collected vouchers at markets.
Fast-Acting Pill Reduces Heartburn Frequency In Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
A 783-patient phase III trial found more heartburn-free days with tegoprazan than placebo in non-erosive reflux disease; FDA review status is unclear.
People Who Walk More Each Day Tend To Score Better On Several Brain Tests
A U.S. study linked higher daily step counts with better scores on three cognitive tasks, but its one-time testing cannot show cause and effect.