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New research finds that belly fat could influence cognitive aging

New research suggests that the balance between muscle mass and deep abdominal fat could influence how old the brain appears.

Study finds pill lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol by more than 50 percent

Early research suggests a pill may someday offer an alternative to injectable cholesterol-lowering therapies.

Fitness influencer dies after undertaking extreme calorie challenge

When ambition pushes the human body too far, the line between dedication and danger becomes frighteningly thin.Many people have tried extreme challenges in...

Breakthrough asthma trial finds safer alternative to steroid dependence

A new international study suggests that a targeted biologic treatment could help people with severe asthma.

Sugars in seal milk show potential to fight infections

New research shows that grey seal mothers produce milk with complex sugars. Several of these rare structures may later help scientists develop new ways to fight infections.

Dual-cell transplant shows unexpected promise in stopping type 1 diabetes

A new approach from Stanford scientists hints at a future where type 1 diabetes could be treated at its root instead of managed for life.