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A GLP-1 Drug Extended Lifespan in Older Mice

Sep 4, 2026

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A GLP-1 Drug Extended Lifespan in Older Mice

The treatment produced some of the same benefits as eating fewer calories and appeared to improve several measures beyond what calorie restriction alone could explain.

Smartwatch Calorie Counts May Be Less Precise Than They Look

Sep 4, 2026

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2 min read

Smartwatch Calorie Counts May Be Less Precise Than They Look

A small laboratory study found that four popular smartwatches often missed the mark on calories burned during cycling, with errors tending to grow as body fat increased.

Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Brain Chemistry in Humans

Sep 3, 2026

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2 min read

Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Brain Chemistry in Humans

A small human study found connections between the gut microbiome and chemicals measured in different parts of the brain, offering new clues about the gut-brain connection.

Teachers Reported More Student Hunger After Free School Meals Ended

Sep 3, 2026

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2 min read

Teachers Reported More Student Hunger After Free School Meals Ended

A small qualitative study in Anchorage, Alaska, found teachers noticed less participation in school meals, more hunger and more worry about meal costs after a federal universal free meal policy expired.

A Simple Freezing Method Gives Beans and Lentils a New Texture

Sep 2, 2026

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3 min read

A Simple Freezing Method Gives Beans and Lentils a New Texture

Researchers found that freezing cooked legumes in one direction can create firmer, layered textures without first breaking them down into isolated ingredients.

A GLP-1 Drug Extended Lifespan in Older Mice

Smartwatch Calorie Counts May Be Less Precise Than They Look

Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Brain Chemistry in Humans

Teachers Reported More Student Hunger After Free School Meals Ended

A Simple Freezing Method Gives Beans and Lentils a New Texture

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