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Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

Findings indicate that low hydration is associated with increased cortisol spikes during stress, potentially influencing long-term health risks.

26 Sep 2025

Circadian clock found to regulate bone breakdown

How our bodies break down and remove old and damaged bone tissue is linked to our inner circadian clock, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Sheffield.

25 Sep 2025

Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan

In the Wang Lab, it's not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research Campus Senior Group Leader Meng Wang and her team study longevity. They've shown that by overexpressing an enzyme in the lysosomes of the roundworm C. elegans, they can extend the worm's life by up to 60 percent.

25 Sep 2025

Study explains how genetics and lifestyle combined to keep a 117-year-old healthy

Scientists conducted a multiomics study of the world’s oldest verified person (117 years), uncovering protective genetic, immune, metabolic, microbiome, and epigenetic traits that supported her exceptional longevity. These findings highlight how aging and disease may, under rare circumstances, be decoupled.

25 Sep 2025

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

The VEgetableS for vaScular hEaLth study reveals cruciferous vegetables improve glycemic control, emphasizing their importance in dietary strategies for health.

25 Sep 2025

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

A new study involving the German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD) provides strong evidence that sugary drinks affect not only metabolic but also mental health – especially in women. This effect is probably mediated by the sensitive microbiome of the intestine.

25 Sep 2025

University of Utah launches landmark study linking blood pressure and brain health

In six massive laboratory freezers at the University of Utah, nearly 40,000 blood samples wait in frozen stasis.

24 Sep 2025

Innovative technique could reveal Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

NAU researchers are experimenting with new technology that could help medical providers easily detect Alzheimer's disease early and prevent its advance.

24 Sep 2025

Lifespan study reveals age-specific biological changes in Down Syndrome

In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) at the University of Colorado Anschutz discovered important differences in the physiological changes observed in over 300 individuals with Down syndrome across the lifespan.

24 Sep 2025

Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy

Changes in vision are often a common sign of aging. If you sit in a dimly lit restaurant with anyone over the age of 60, you'll likely hear the person say, "Hold on - let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!" But what if we could reverse age-related visual decline?

24 Sep 2025

Research highlights how the gut microbiome can affect epigenetics

The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a bigger role in health than previously thought, according to a new research by the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

23 Sep 2025

GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function

During lactation, the mammary gland undergoes significant structural and functional changes to produce milk, which is essential for neonatal nutrition and early immune development.

23 Sep 2025

Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts

Science has confirmed what sports lovers have always known from experience: exercise is good for the brain. It increases blood flow, inhibits stress hormones, and stimulates the release of 'feel good' endorphins.

23 Sep 2025

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

Researchers built the largest plasma metabolome-phenome atlas using 274,241 UK Biobank participants, linking over 73,000 metabolite-trait and 52,000 metabolite-disease associations. The study shows metabolic risk scores can predict diseases years before diagnosis, with strong accuracy for diabetes and kidney complications.

22 Sep 2025

How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily

A new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows apple cider vinegar can modestly but significantly reduce body weight, BMI, and waist circumference in adults, particularly those with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

22 Sep 2025

PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma

Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death mechanism, is emerging as a promising target for cancer therapy. The process is mediated by the activity of acyl-CoA synthetase family member 4 (ACSL4) protein.

22 Sep 2025

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitor (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual agonists such tirzepatide).

21 Sep 2025

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

A new review in Biochemical Pharmacology synthesizes decades of research showing consistent links between regular coffee consumption and reduced risk of liver disease, including cirrhosis and liver cancer. Coffee’s bioactive compounds act on antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic, and metabolic pathways to slow liver damage progression.

21 Sep 2025

Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels metastasis in preclinical models of advanced colorectal cancer.

19 Sep 2025

Metabolic activity found to control the tempo of embryo segmentation clock

Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow healthfully.

19 Sep 2025

Metabolism News and Research

Latest Metabolism News and Research

Drinking less water daily spikes your stress hormone

Circadian clock found to regulate bone breakdown

Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan

Study explains how genetics and lifestyle combined to keep a 117-year-old healthy

Cruciferous vegetables beat root vegetables in stabilizing blood sugar

New study suggests a connection between soft drinks and depression via the microbiome

University of Utah launches landmark study linking blood pressure and brain health

Innovative technique could reveal Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear

Lifespan study reveals age-specific biological changes in Down Syndrome

Reversing age-related vision loss with retinal lipid therapy

Research highlights how the gut microbiome can affect epigenetics

GPR120 plays a key role in mediating the effects of n-3 fatty acids on mammary function

Intravenous lactate raises pro-BDNF levels similar to high intensity workouts

Scientists use blood chemistry to predict disease years before it strikes

How much apple cider vinegar reduces weight? Meta-analysis points to 30 mL daily

PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Coffee protects the liver by blocking inflammation and scarring, review finds

Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis

Metabolic activity found to control the tempo of embryo segmentation clock

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