Study suggests lipid droplet accumulation is a conserved feature of senescent cells
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 1, 2026, titled “Senescent cells accumulate lipid droplets.”…
Why do astronauts’ bodies waste away? Space-station study points to mitochondria
The mitochondrion (green in this false-colour transmission electron micrograph) could have a role in the physiological effects of…
Evening chronotype links later eating with higher body fat
Healthy women who naturally prefer later sleep and meal times showed higher body fat and less favorable metabolic…
Experts recommend renaming PCOS to better reflect whole-body impacts
A condition affecting approximately 170 million adolescents and women worldwide has a new name – one that better…
Lactoferrin yogurt helps preserve iron stores in women with gestational diabetes
An eight-week randomized trial found that lactoferrin-fortified yogurt helped maintain ferritin levels without causing iron overload, while modestly…
Ketogenic diet may increase small intestine cancer risk in mice
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, also called a ketogenic diet, can help some people lose weight by forcing their…
Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during…
Cold-exposed mothers pass metabolic protection to male rat offspring through milk
Cold exposure during early pregnancy altered breast milk bile acids and microbial metabolism, providing male rat offspring with…
Ultra-processed foods leave behind metabolic “signature” in blood, study finds
Ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption leaves behind a distinct metabolic “signature” in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health…
Study links oxalate to systemic inflammation and heart damage
Oxalic acid might do more than just contribute to the formation of kidney stones — it may also be an…
Ultra-processed foods: Excess fat in blood may harm metabolism
Share on PinterestHow ultra-processed foods can lead to ill health: A large study has uncovered new evidence. Image…
Study uncovers mechanism that regulates how the body uses stored fat to produce energy
An international study by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the University…