Longevity

Weightlifting May Beat Running for Blood Sugar Control, Study Finds

New research from Virginia Tech suggests resistance training may offer unique metabolic benefits compared to endurance exercise, at least in lab models of diabetes.

Good Heart Habits May Help Protect the Brain in People with Diabetes

A 13-year study suggests that strong cardiovascular health may reduce dementia risk in adults with Type 2 diabetes, even among those with a high genetic risk.

Study Raises Questions About Long-Term Melatonin Use and Heart Health

A five-year review of more than 130,000 adults with insomnia found higher rates of heart failure and death among long-term melatonin users, though researchers say more study is needed.

How Leucine Helps Cells Turn Food Into Energy

New research from the University of Cologne reveals how this essential amino acid supports the body’s energy-producing machinery.

Targeted Diet Boosts New Childhood Cancer Treatment

In mice, restricting two amino acids more than doubled the effectiveness of a new drug for neuroblastoma, pointing to future cancer therapies that combine nutrition and medicine.

What Your Microbiome Really Needs and What It Doesn’t

UBC microbiologist Brett Finlay explains how diet, exercise and lifestyle shape your body’s microbial ecosystem, and why most probiotics are not worth your money.

How Food Reform Could Reshape Health and the Economy

A sweeping new U.K. report outlines how transforming diets, farms and land use could save billions and secure a healthier future, with global implications.

Mouse Study Finds New Way to Curb Hunger and Boost Lifespan

Scientists say targeting the same chemical reaction that browns toast may help counter overeating and slow aging, at least in mice.

Could a Keto Diet Help Protect the Brain from Alzheimer’s?

Early animal research from the University of Missouri suggests a high-fat, low-carb diet may help preserve brain energy in females with genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Broccoli, Kale and Cabbage May Be More Powerful Than We Think

A new review highlights how cruciferous vegetables are packed with disease-fighting compounds and how scientists are working to make them even more nutritious.

Can a Healthier Gut Help Improve Mental Health?

A new review strengthens the evidence linking gut bacteria to mood, stress and brain chemistry, showing how diet might play a role in future treatments.

Gut Bacteria and Nanotech Offer Hope for Digestive Pain Relief

Scientists uncover how a gut microbe may trigger pain and test a new way to block it with nanoparticles.

Time-Restricted Eating May Improve Fitness and Longevity

A new review finds that limiting eating to set hours could support athletes’ performance, body composition and healthy aging, though more research is needed.

What Long-Term Research Reveals About Diet and Heart Health

A 30-year study finds that diet quality and other healthy habits can dramatically lower cardiovascular risk, no matter your age.

EAT-Lancet 2025: Food Systems Put Health and Planet at Risk

A global commission urges plant-rich diets and fairer food systems to save lives and curb environmental damage.

Largest Genetic Map Links DNA to Metabolism and Health

Study of 500,000 people reveals how genes shape metabolism and disease risk, while lifestyle choices remain critical.

Nordic Diet Linked to Longer Life and Lower Disease Risk

A large Swedish study finds that following Nordic dietary guidelines supports both longevity and sustainability.

Cocoa Extract Supplement May Reduce Inflammation Linked to Aging

A large clinical trial found daily cocoa flavanol supplements lowered one key marker of inflammation, though other effects were limited.

Plastic Nanoparticles Can Enter Vegetables, Study Finds

New research shows tiny plastic particles can accumulate in edible parts of radishes, raising questions about food safety and environmental health.

Healthy Habits Can Slow Cognitive Decline, Experts Argue

A new commentary highlights evidence from large trials showing lifestyle changes may protect brain health and reduce dementia risk.

Planetary Health Diet Linked to Lower Diabetes Risk and Emissions

A long-term study suggests that eating more plant-based foods and less red meat may protect against type 2 diabetes while reducing greenhouse gases.

Can Diet Slow Brain Aging? New Study Says Yes

An 18-month clinical trial finds that a green-Mediterranean diet may help keep the brain younger for longer.

Why BMI Doesn’t Always Predict Health

A Danish study finds that being slightly overweight may not raise mortality risk, while being underweight poses real dangers.

How Food Signals May Influence the Pace of Aging

Researchers propose that diet sends molecular cues that could bend the biological aging curve, though many compounds remain uncharted.

Blood Sugar Swings May Signal More Severe Heart Damage

A study in Brazil finds that glucose variability predicts heart attack severity, even in people without diabetes.