Zombie Cells, Longevity, and What’s Possible

For many people, living longer brings health challenges: Osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease. And of course, zombie cells. The technical term is senescent cells. They’re damaged and unable to repair themselves. They’re also more likely to linger in the body as we age — like zombies — secreting inflammatory molecules that can hasten our decline. “They … Read more

Does Time-Restricted Eating Cut Extra Belly Fat?

TOPLINE: Time-restricted eating (TRE) doesn’t significantly reduce visceral adipose tissue (VAT) but leads to significant reductions in body weight compared with usual care in adults with overweight or obesity. METHODOLOGY: Although previous studies suggest that TRE may lead to modest weight loss and improvements in cardiometabolic health, the optimal timing of the eating window in … Read more

For 50 Years, Why?

Archyde masana Izawa: The Japanese Environmentalist Championing Lasting Waste Practices For ​over five‌ decades, Masana Izawa, a Japanese environmentalist, has been‌ advocating for a⁣ unique yet⁢ profound ⁢way of giving back to nature. His approach? Returning human waste to the earth in the most natural way possible. This practice, which he has followed since ⁤his … Read more

TBI May Reactivate Herpes Virus Leading to Neurodegeneration

Mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) may reactivate latent herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in the brain and contribute to neurodegeneration and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology, a new study suggested. Using a three-dimensional (3D) human brain tissue model, researchers observed that quiescent HSV-1 can be reactivated by a mechanical jolt mimicking concussion, leading … Read more

Axolotl Shows Promise in Unlocking Skin Regeneration Secrets

For over 200 years, researchers have been captivated by axolotl salamanders (Ambystoma mexicanum) and their remarkable regenerative abilities, seeking to uncover secrets that could revolutionize regenerative medicine, including the scarless healing of wounds. “The axolotl salamander is the most studied animal ever in science for its neotenic ability to regenerate,” Jill S. Waibel, MD, dermatologist … Read more

Promising New Treatment Successfully Reverses Age-Related Bone Damage

Illustration inspired by Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam. The central focus highlights a microCT scan of mouse bone repair at different stages: youthful bones (13:00), aged bones (22:00), and aged bones under an intermittent fasting protocol (18:00). Credit: Habib Lab, UNIL Intermittent fasting combined with localized Wnt3a treatments has been shown to rejuvenate bone repair … Read more