Creatine Is Everywhere On Social Media. Here’s What Science Really Says About It
Is creatine as beneficial as influencers claim it is? (Photo by Djavan Rodriguez on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell…
Scientists link gut microbes to stronger muscles and healthier aging
Scientists show that specific gut bacteria can supercharge muscle growth and performance in mice, raising hopes for new…
Young adults with bipolar disorder show signs of early heart dysfunction
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of premature deaths in patients with bipolar disorder worldwide. In a novel…
New drug-releasing system eliminates tumors in 82% of high-risk bladder cancer patients
A new drug-releasing system, TAR-200, eliminated tumors in 82% of patients in a phase 2 clinical trial for…
Conch shell blowing lowers apnea events during REM sleep
In a new trial, a centuries-old yogic breathing practice using a conch shell showed measurable benefits for sleep…
Study: Genetic Variant Inherited from Neanderthals Reduces Activity of Key Muscle Enzyme
The Neanderthal variant in AMPD1 decreases its enzymatic activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and by up to…
Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot
A new publication offers an extensive examination of clubfoot, a congenital deformity known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV),…
Creatine in your diet may benefit your digestive system
New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men…
Single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer lasting protection against HIV
A new study in Nature shows that delivering a single injection of gene therapy at birth may offer years-long protection…
New blood markers predict kidney disease and mortality in diabetes
Kidney complications in diabetes often progress silently, putting patients at risk of life-threatening outcomes long before any symptoms…
Luka Dončić’s Off-Season Diet and Training Plan for 2025
HOW DO YOU make one of the best athletes in the world even better? That’s the vexing task…
How can I build muscle as I age?
I’ve heard that we lose up to 8% of our muscle mass per decade, starting at age 30. What’s the…