Longevity & Aging
Six Blood Molecules Predict Two-Year Survival With 86% Accuracy
Duke Health researchers found six piRNAs in blood outperform age, cholesterol, and activity as survival predictors in older adults.
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Longevity & Aging
NIH Pours Hundreds of Millions Into Unlocking the Genetics of Exceptional Longevity
Major NIH grants target centenarian genetics and longevity consortia, signaling a new era of federally funded lifespan research.
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May 5, 2026 0
Brain Health
Major Review Finds Alzheimer's Amyloid Drugs Fail to Help and May Harm
A Cochrane review of 20,000+ patients finds amyloid-clearing drugs offer no meaningful benefit and raise brain bleed and swelling risks.
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May 4, 2026 0
Brain Health
Ozempic Cuts Depression and Anxiety Risk by Up to 44% in Landmark Study
A study of 100,000 people found semaglutide users had 44% lower depression risk and 42% fewer psychiatric hospitalizations.
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May 4, 2026 0
Nutrition & Diet
Coffee Rewires Your Gut and Brain Through Multiple Pathways Beyond Caffeine
New research reveals both caffeinated and decaf coffee reshape gut microbiome bacteria linked to mood, stress, and cognition.
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Longevity & Aging
GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic May Boost Psoriasis Treatment in Patients with Obesity
New NPF primer finds GLP-1 receptor agonists improve psoriasis outcomes and quality of life when added to standard treatments in obese patients.
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May 4, 2026 0
Longevity & Aging
Black and Asian Women Receive Menopause Hormone Therapy at Half the Rate of White Women
A study of 1.8 million women reveals stark racial gaps in menopause hormone therapy use, with Black women steered toward off-label drugs.
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May 4, 2026 0
Regenerative Medicine
Amgen Launches Phase 3 Trials for MariTide Targeting GLP-1 Switchers
Amgen expands late-stage testing of its long-acting obesity drug MariTide, including a trial for patients switching from rival GLP-1 medications.
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May 3, 2026 0
Longevity & Aging
FDA Real-Time Clinical Trials Could Speed Up Drug Approvals for Longevity Therapies
The FDA is piloting live data-streaming in clinical trials, promising faster drug approvals but raising concerns about data quality and bias.
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May 3, 2026 0
Cancer Research
DNA Therapy Slashes Bad Cholesterol by 50% Without Statin Side Effects
A new DNA-based treatment blocks the PCSK9 protein, cutting LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% while avoiding common statin side effects.
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May 2, 2026 0
Brain Health
Your Core Muscles Secretly Clean Your Brain Every Time You Move
Penn State researchers found abdominal contractions create pressure waves that gently rock the brain, boosting cerebrospinal fluid flow and waste clearance.
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May 2, 2026 0
Brain Health
Boosting Brain Protein Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Preserves Memory in Mice
Raising Sox9 levels in aging astrocytes reduced amyloid plaque buildup and protected memory in mouse models with existing Alzheimer's symptoms.
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